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Rooftop solar panels will be installed at about 200 schools and 200 hospitals in what Great British Energy called its “first major project”

Achieving a decarbonised steel industry needs a level global playing field, steered by clear policies from governments, and action from the construction sector. To help policymakers and the construction sector achieve decarbonisation and reduce emissions, the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA), and Climate Group’s SteelZero initiative have published a report titled “The role of scrap in steel decarbonisation: key facts and considerations for the construction sector”.

One of the most significant shifts in the maritime sector has been the consideration of nuclear energy as a potential fuel for commercial vessels. In just six to seven years, this idea has transformed from an unlikely prospect to one gaining considerable support in various circles.

The Integrated Quantum Networks Hub will address the challenges underpinning the establishment of a “quantum internet”, by developing the novel technologies, protocols and industry standards necessary for the deployment of a secure, scalable, quantum communications infrastructure for the UK and beyond.

IOM3 has submitted a response to the UK government's steel strategy consultation.

The Department for Business and Trade launched a consultation seeking views on the UK steel industry and its future. It explored the wider direction that the UK steel sector should take, as well as the details of the proposed steel strategy.

here are a national partner for our Leaders Award competition which asks pupils aged 3-19 the question “If you were an engineer, what would you do?”. This year Thales UK will be creating 6 prototypes across 5 of their UK sites, in total turning 6 pupils’ ideas submitted to our Leaders Award competition into a working prototypes over the 2024/2025 academic year.

A climate change and oceanography researcher has received a fellowship award to investigate the impact of unusually high ocean temperatures on the navigational safety of the Arctic.

Britain’s floating offshore wind industry received a major boost as the government announced £56m funding for a port to build floating turbines.

Heating our homes is responsible for about a third of the UK’s total carbon dioxide emissions, with a staggering 25 million natural gas boilers in operation across the country.

CIC is launching a call for evidence to explore the critical question: "How can we build 1.5 million quality homes in this Parliament?". This follows from the government’s ambitious housing targets to address the acute housing crisis in the UK, to include building 1.5 million new homes during this parliamentary term. This target aims to boost housebuilding in areas most in need, with a focus on affordable and social housing. The government has introduced mandatory housing targets for councils, ensuring that local authorities play a crucial role in meeting these goals. Additionally, Labour's plan includes reforms to the planning system to facilitate faster and more efficient construction processes

Ten new positions aim to bolster the nuclear, defence and energy sectors.

The world has a growing e-waste problem. An estimated 62 million tonnes of electronic waste were produced in 2022, according to a UN body, with that number forecast to reach 74 million tonnes by 2030. Only a small fraction is recycled, despite huge demand for raw materials from manufacturers.