Underwater forests a treasure trove of new drugs
Defensive compounds produced by microbes are a major source of antibiotics and other important medicines. But with resistant bugs appearing…
What’s holding women back in STEM?
As a woman who has carved out a career in a traditionally male dominated environment I am often asked for…
BAE Systems will support aircraft carriers
BAE Systems will provide essential mission system support to the UK Royal Navy’s largest ever warships, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and…
Catch up on the Astute-class submarine
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Fabricating catering counters for Astute-class submarines
A British catering equipment manufacturer is making waves after the Ministry of Defence assigned it to manufacture bespoke catering equipment…
2019 – centenary of WES
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) will be 100 years old in 2019, and through the support of National Lottery players…
Stem cell research offers hope for those with ‘untreatable’ STDs
Stem cell research has advanced significant research which could offer hope to people suffering from previously incurable sexually transmitted diseases,…
Scotland’s engineering heritage
From building ships for the seven seas to iconic civil engineering to evolving the UK’s energy sector, Scotland has led…
The Structural Awards… Tim Ibell on judging criteria
Professor Tim Ibell is professor of structural engineering at the University of Bath and the former president of the Institution…
The fate of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet
Sustained levels of moderate warming could melt the East Antarctic Ice Sheet. Imperial College experts have predicted that sustained Antarctic…