Section News
Sponsorships Towards Industrial Placement Offered By IEEE EDS Society
As a result of new initiative projects from the IEEE Electron Devices Society (EDS), funds are available for current and newly graduated students, to spend time in industry in any of the upcoming areas of quantum technologies, neuromorphic computing/accelerators of AI, compound semiconductors (GaN and SiC) and 5G/IOT.
Information Theory Chapter Invites Applicants for Awards – 2020
The Information Theory Chapter of the UK and Ireland Section is offering three category student awards ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate. The awards are based upon the evaluation of a draft thesis in an an information theory or related discipline.
UK and Ireland Joins Poland and Toronto Sections as Winners of IEEE Industrial Engagement Competition
IEEE UK and Ireland Section is delighted to announce that it is one of the three winners of the IEEE Industry Engagement Committee organised global competition for showcasing industry engagement activities and initiatives.
Applications Invited For IEEE UK and Ireland Sponsorship and External Support Officer
The section is looking for a volunteer from our UK and Ireland Section to take on the task of identifying and proactively seeking sponsorship from reputable national and international parties in industry, academia and government bodies.
Distinguished Lecture – Role of the Smart Grid in Facilitating the Integration of Renewables by Prof Saifur Rahman, Virginia Tech, USA
This talk introduces the operational characteristics of renewable energy sources, and various aspects of the smart grid – technology, standards and regulations. It also addresses the interplay among distributed generation, storage and conventional generation to provide an efficient operational strategy in the context of the smart grid.
Applications Invited For IEEE UK and Ireland STEM and Education Activity Officer
IEEE UK and Ireland is the largest Section in Region 8, and one of the largest Sections outside the US. Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Section members for the role of an IEEE UK and Ireland STEM and Education Activity Officer.
Education Society Chapter Appoints Dr Rami Ghannam as Regional Chair – Scotland
The IEEE UK and Ireland Education Society is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Rami Ghannam as Regional Chair - Scotland.
Begin Robotics Free Online Course with University of Reading – Exploring Robot Anatomy, Control and Behaviour Through Simulated Tasks
Begin Robotics - Learn robotics by exploring the history, anatomy and intelligence of robots and test drive robots using exciting simulations starting on 6th July, over 4 weeks
Call For Papers for the Workshop at IRCE 2020 – Artificial Intelligence for Improving Trustworthiness Of Robots and Autonomous Systems
The 3rd International Conference on Intelligent Robotics and Control Engineering (IRCE 2020), hosted at the University of Oxford, will provide unique opportunity to have fruitful discussions about Intelligent Robotics, Automation and Control Engineering, and best practices that address Artificial Intelligence. We now seek paper submissions for the workshop that adhere to the standard IRCE 2020 length, format and submission deadline.
Power and Energy Society Wins High Performing Award
IEEE UK and Ireland Power and Energy Society Chapter ranked first in Region 8 IEEE PES High Performing Chapter Program for the activities carried out in 2019.