IES is a multi-disciplinary engineering body, founded in Scotland in 1857, that provides a forum in which individuals from all engineering and related disciplines can discuss and exchange information, generate ideas and encourage young engineers. IES works with kindred bodies to promote a wider understanding of the role of the professional engineer in society.
Our 2023-2024 programme is now available - do have a look!
The 2022 Journal of Engineering is now available.
Past volumes of the Journal of Engineering are now under open access.
IES Events
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James Watt Dinner 2023!
6th October 2023 7:00 pm -
IES - What have mathematicians ever done for us?
24th October 2023 6:30 pm
Other Institutions’ Events
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IMechE - WHAT REGULATION IS NEEDED TO MAKE E-SCOOTERS SAFE?
25th September 2023 12:00 pm -
HES - Biggar Gasworks Museum
25th September 2023 1:00 pm
Opinion
Summary of Paper on Energy in Britain by Charles Scott.
30 June 2023
Whatever happens Scott believes a credible plan has to be established for there to be even the smallest chance of achieving 2050 goals and he believes ‘unsticking’ private investment will at least require guarantees to be provided by the Government. It was decisive government action and cash, and not the market, that produced the USA moonshot in the 1960’s. Only the government, in some form with a carefully developed plan, can shoulder the risks involved in solving the trilemma and decarbonising the electricity grid by 2050.
Featured Event
6th October 2023 7:00 pm
James Watt Dinner 2023!
We are very pleased to announce details for the James Watt Dinner 2023!
The dinner has been held (almost) annually since 1882, 2023 will be our 112th dinner!
All welcome - guests can come as individuals, groups of friends…
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Robotics to ease NHS staff workload explored at joint event
22 September 2023 -
UK spaceflight company Orbex expands facilities
21 September 2023 -
Heriot-Watt to co-host UK research hub to decarbonise transport networks
20 September 2023
Publication of the Month
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN GREAT BRITAIN: 1919 to 2023
A Brief History of the Industry with a Proposed New Model for the Future.
Charles Scott
Action is needed now! - download and read more
