19th June 2018
New Delhi, India
At its essence engineering is about making ‘things’ that work and making ‘things’ work better. From farming to sanitation and healthcare to infrastructure, engineering has led to advances in technology which have saved and improved the lives of – and unlocked opportunities for – billions of people around the world. However, such breakthroughs don’t happen […]
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7th March 2017
Delhi, India
Growing up in Australia, like all kids, I was curious and inquisitive about the ‘science’ behind things. Encouraged by a school teacher mother and an engineer father, I coveted a plastic microscope and a chemistry set. But, like many other kids, I lost confidence in my abilities in science and maths. Growing up in India, […]
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19th June 2014
Washington DC, USA
When Google unveiled its latest prototype of a self-driving car in May, it marked a new stage in the relationship between humans and autonomous vehicles in a very public way. But it is just one visible piece of the technical progress in areas such as autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and in the thinking on how […]
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22nd January 2014
Mumbai, India
That Gujarat and vibrancy go hand in hand became evident to me when I recently visited the Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU), established in Gandhinagar, capital of Gujarat, by the Gujarat Energy Research & Management Institute (GERMI) as a private university. A 30-minute drive from the Ahmedabad airport, PDPU is situated between the cities of […]
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13th August 2013
Chicago, USA
The following is a guest post by Sophia Wootton, summer intern at the British Consulate General in Chicago. Sophia is a recent graduate of the University of Birmingham. In only my second week as an intern for the British Consulate General in Chicago, I have been lucky enough to meet British software engineer, Rob Bishop, […]
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28th March 2013
USA
There is no doubt that the Internet has changed the world as we know it. Being of (slightly) advanced age, I remember the days when the only way to source new knowledge was to ask your mum or dad, thumb through an (out of date) encyclopedia, or search it out in your local library. Now, […]
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19th March 2013
This post was published when the author was in a previous role
I’m definitely not a “petrolhead”, but I am fascinated by all the razzmatazz that goes on around Melbourne’s iconic Grand Prix, bringing together the celebs, the politicians and the business suits. But the aspect which interests me most of all, is the extraordinary research-intensive industry that lies behind the world of F1, much of it […]
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4th September 2012
Toronto, Canada
The XIV Paralympic Games open in London on 29 August, with around 4,200 athletes competing in 503 events across 20 disciplines. Assistive technologies play a huge part in these Games, allowing the competitors to perform at the highest level and bringing new developments and innovations to the non-sports markets. Aiming to capitalise on the concentration […]
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7th August 2012
New Delhi, India
There have been so many announcements around engineering recently that we thought we would bring you an engineering special! Firstly there was the announcement on 16 July from the Royal Academy of Engineering that Ratan Tata, the Chairman of Tata Sons, has been elected as one of three Honorary Fellows this year along side Professor […]
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17th April 2012
USA
Touching down in the Nation’s Capital as World Creativity and Innovation Week launches means I miss the UK a bit less. Why? Because this week invites me to shout about the GREAT British creative companies and innovators I just met across the pond – and at MIPTV in Cannes. Take Log Media and their new […]
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