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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IES - Building perimeters – the multi-disciplinary work of façade engineers
6th February 2024 6:30 pm -
IES - Batteries – the inside story!
5th March 2024 6:30 pm
Other Institutions’ Events
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BCS - Hybrid event: Computer Films
14th December 2023 2:30 pm -
IOR - The History of the Food Refrigeration and Process Engineering Research Centre and its Role in Food Refrigeration Research
14th December 2023 4:00 pm
Opinion
Observations on a recent lecture by Allan Mungall
21 November 2023
Delivering the 2023 Rankine Lecture, Mark Wild CEng – the former Chief Executive of CrossRail – recently outlined the “key strategic lessons” from the Project. In an otherwise excellent, and entertaining, talk he failed to make reference until asked to two aspects which clearly had a major bearing on the project finishing many years late and more than 25% above budget. One of these aspects was the form of contract adopted.
Featured Event
6th February 2024 6:30 pm
IES - Building perimeters – the multi-disciplinary work of façade engineers
Gavin Kerr will describe façade engineering and it’s (little known) importance in our daily lives.
Gavin will discuss real-life projects, the challenges in finding the best solution for the client and the building user whilst…
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Rescued archives of Darwin mentor Charles Lyell go on display
06 December 2023 -
SCIENTISTS UNLOCK SECRETS OF THE AGEING PROCESS
05 December 2023 -
MORSON PROJECTS AND PRIMARY ENGINEER JOIN FORCES TO ENGAGE YOUNG STUDENTS IN THE WORLD OF ENGINEERING
02 December 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
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