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 next lecture - 20th Oct
Biomedical Engineering:- Digital Integration of Medical Diagnostics
into Connected Healthcare
Have a look at our 2026-2027 programme!
IES Events
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IES - The Rankine Memorial Lecture - Joint lecture with IMechE - The Challenges and Opportunites at Scotrail Engineering
10th November 2026 6:30 pm -
IES & RINA Joint lecture - Details to follow
7th December 2026 6:30 pm
Other Institutions’ Events
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IChemE - When the Signal Isn't the State: Responding to Cyber-Physical Incidents from the Engineering Side
6th November 2026 9:00 am -
RGU - The People Behind the Images: A Career in Diagnostic Radiography Webinar
9th November 2026 5:00 pm
Feature
Just launched - IES Position Paper on UK Energy Strategy
02 November 2026
This paper has been prepared by engineers from a range of disciplines, drawing on decades of industrial experience. It combines analysis of published energy-policy statements with a gap analysis of issues that are integral to implementation but are not always addressed explicitly. It also draws on the practical experience of contributors who have worked in electricity generation, transmission and distribution.
Featured Event
10th November 2026 6:30 pm
IES - The Rankine Memorial Lecture - Joint lecture with IMechE - The Challenges and Opportunites at Scotrail Engineering
This talk will cover the engineering challenges associated with delivering trains into service in Scotland and what ScotRail’s engineering team is doing to improve performance, reliability and customer experience. From modernising…
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Why jet engine makers are rediscovering materials abandoned 50 years ago
04 November 2026 -
Just launched - IES Position Paper on UK Energy Strategy
02 November 2026 -
Global operational floating wind capacity increases 38% in 12 months
01 November 2026
Publication of the Month
UK Energy Strategy
UK Energy Strategy - Oct 2026
A position paper from the Institution of Engineers in Scotland. The United Kingdom has committed to Net Zero by 2050, while electricity demand is expected to rise substantially as transport, heating and industry become more electrified. It is challenging to achieve the transition to low carbon electricity and deliver at the same time lower costs, system security and resilience.
“My proof of concept, my Heath Robinson lash-up, including a section of a chocolate bar dispenser, was loaded into the guard’s van at Glasgow Central station en route overnight to London, where I successfully presented my invention and demonstrated it to the banks and other interested parties, including the Assistant Cashier of the Bank of England.”
James Goodfellow / Glasgow, 2016