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We create and lead a community of outstanding experts and innovators to engineer better lives. Find out more: raeng.org.uk
Paying tribute to Dr Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician who recently passed away at the age of 95.
In 2021, we awarded Dr West the Prince Philip Medal for developing the mathematical models that underpin GPS. For more on her life: https://raeng.org.uk/first-woman-to-win-prince-philip-medal
In 2021, we awarded Dr West the Prince Philip Medal for developing the mathematical models that underpin GPS. For more on her life: https://raeng.org.uk/first-woman-to-win-prince-philip-medal
January 21, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Paying tribute to Dr Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician who recently passed away at the age of 95.
In 2021, we awarded Dr West the Prince Philip Medal for developing the mathematical models that underpin GPS. For more on her life: https://raeng.org.uk/first-woman-to-win-prince-philip-medal
In 2021, we awarded Dr West the Prince Philip Medal for developing the mathematical models that underpin GPS. For more on her life: https://raeng.org.uk/first-woman-to-win-prince-philip-medal
Maintaining a complex and ageing water system is challenging. The UK government has today published its white paper on water sector reform, A new vision for water.
See our full response here: https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-responds-to-white-paper-on-water-sector-reform-a-new-vision-for-water/
See our full response here: https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-responds-to-white-paper-on-water-sector-reform-a-new-vision-for-water/
January 20, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Maintaining a complex and ageing water system is challenging. The UK government has today published its white paper on water sector reform, A new vision for water.
See our full response here: https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-responds-to-white-paper-on-water-sector-reform-a-new-vision-for-water/
See our full response here: https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-responds-to-white-paper-on-water-sector-reform-a-new-vision-for-water/
🚀 Sainsbury Management Fellows are shaping UK industry.
With the support of the programme, alumni have built over 300 companies, added £5 billion to the economy, and created 21,000 jobs.
🔗 Be part of the next generation: raeng.org.uk/smf
With the support of the programme, alumni have built over 300 companies, added £5 billion to the economy, and created 21,000 jobs.
🔗 Be part of the next generation: raeng.org.uk/smf
January 20, 2026 at 3:52 PM
🚀 Sainsbury Management Fellows are shaping UK industry.
With the support of the programme, alumni have built over 300 companies, added £5 billion to the economy, and created 21,000 jobs.
🔗 Be part of the next generation: raeng.org.uk/smf
With the support of the programme, alumni have built over 300 companies, added £5 billion to the economy, and created 21,000 jobs.
🔗 Be part of the next generation: raeng.org.uk/smf
As the UK faces growing challenges, Caroline Field argues a focus on resilience can help us adapt to an uncertain world and inspire the next generation of engineers.
🔗Find out more: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/resilience-engineering-will-support-communities-and-inspire-the-next-generation/
🔗Find out more: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/resilience-engineering-will-support-communities-and-inspire-the-next-generation/
Resilience engineering will support communities – and inspire the next generation
Resilience engineering can strengthen critical infrastructure, support communities, and attract the next generation of engineers by focusing on adaptability and societal impact.
www.ingenia.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:45 PM
As the UK faces growing challenges, Caroline Field argues a focus on resilience can help us adapt to an uncertain world and inspire the next generation of engineers.
🔗Find out more: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/resilience-engineering-will-support-communities-and-inspire-the-next-generation/
🔗Find out more: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/resilience-engineering-will-support-communities-and-inspire-the-next-generation/
⏰ NEW: Practical AI – Home sensing to support safer independent living.
12.30pm, 29 January, LinkedIn Live. Register now: https://www.linkedin.com/events/practicalai-homesensingtosuppor7414940147038834688/
12.30pm, 29 January, LinkedIn Live. Register now: https://www.linkedin.com/events/practicalai-homesensingtosuppor7414940147038834688/
January 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
⏰ NEW: Practical AI – Home sensing to support safer independent living.
12.30pm, 29 January, LinkedIn Live. Register now: https://www.linkedin.com/events/practicalai-homesensingtosuppor7414940147038834688/
12.30pm, 29 January, LinkedIn Live. Register now: https://www.linkedin.com/events/practicalai-homesensingtosuppor7414940147038834688/
Our Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships support academics to deliver high‑impact engineering research in collaboration with industry.
✅ Up to £450,000 over five years
✅ Build your research group
✅ Protected time for research
✅ Flexible industry contribution
Visit www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf
✅ Up to £450,000 over five years
✅ Build your research group
✅ Protected time for research
✅ Flexible industry contribution
Visit www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf
January 16, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Our Research Chairs and Senior Research Fellowships support academics to deliver high‑impact engineering research in collaboration with industry.
✅ Up to £450,000 over five years
✅ Build your research group
✅ Protected time for research
✅ Flexible industry contribution
Visit www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf
✅ Up to £450,000 over five years
✅ Build your research group
✅ Protected time for research
✅ Flexible industry contribution
Visit www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf
What can your eyes reveal about your health?
Meet Occuity, winners of our 2025 Colin Campbell Mitchell Award, who are turning a quick eye scan into a powerful diagnostic tool for chronic conditions: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/eye-scans-lay-out-a-path-to-spotting-chronic-health-conditions/
Meet Occuity, winners of our 2025 Colin Campbell Mitchell Award, who are turning a quick eye scan into a powerful diagnostic tool for chronic conditions: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/eye-scans-lay-out-a-path-to-spotting-chronic-health-conditions/
Glaucoma diagnosis tool could spot other chronic health conditions, such as Alzheimer's and diabetes
Glaucoma diagnosis tool could spot other chronic health conditions, such as Alzheimer's and diabetes
www.ingenia.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 4:53 PM
What can your eyes reveal about your health?
Meet Occuity, winners of our 2025 Colin Campbell Mitchell Award, who are turning a quick eye scan into a powerful diagnostic tool for chronic conditions: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/eye-scans-lay-out-a-path-to-spotting-chronic-health-conditions/
Meet Occuity, winners of our 2025 Colin Campbell Mitchell Award, who are turning a quick eye scan into a powerful diagnostic tool for chronic conditions: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/eye-scans-lay-out-a-path-to-spotting-chronic-health-conditions/
Academy Fellow Professor Constantin Coussios’ work led to OrganOx - and the 2025 #MacRobertAward.
Explore why his team won the UK’s top engineering prize: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/a-revolution-in-organ-transplantation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue-105
#Ingenia
Explore why his team won the UK’s top engineering prize: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/a-revolution-in-organ-transplantation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue-105
#Ingenia
Professor Constantin Coussios OBE FREng FMedSci, Co-Founder of OrganOx
Professor Constantin Coussios OBE FREng FMedSci co-created an award-winning innovation that is transforming how liver and kidney transplants are done.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Academy Fellow Professor Constantin Coussios’ work led to OrganOx - and the 2025 #MacRobertAward.
Explore why his team won the UK’s top engineering prize: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/a-revolution-in-organ-transplantation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue-105
#Ingenia
Explore why his team won the UK’s top engineering prize: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/a-revolution-in-organ-transplantation/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue-105
#Ingenia
Thinking of applying to the Sainsbury Management Fellowship?
Join our webinar to get insights on eligibility, the application process, and how to submit a strong application: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2026/february/sainsbury-management-fellowship-applicant-support-webinar-and-qa/
Join our webinar to get insights on eligibility, the application process, and how to submit a strong application: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2026/february/sainsbury-management-fellowship-applicant-support-webinar-and-qa/
January 13, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Thinking of applying to the Sainsbury Management Fellowship?
Join our webinar to get insights on eligibility, the application process, and how to submit a strong application: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2026/february/sainsbury-management-fellowship-applicant-support-webinar-and-qa/
Join our webinar to get insights on eligibility, the application process, and how to submit a strong application: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2026/february/sainsbury-management-fellowship-applicant-support-webinar-and-qa/
Build your team and boost the impact of your engineering research with a Research Chair or Senior Research Fellowship.
🔗 Apply now for up to £450,000 in funding, protected research time and support to deliver impact-driven research with an industry partner: www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf?&utm_s...
🔗 Apply now for up to £450,000 in funding, protected research time and support to deliver impact-driven research with an industry partner: www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf?&utm_s...
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Build your team and boost the impact of your engineering research with a Research Chair or Senior Research Fellowship.
🔗 Apply now for up to £450,000 in funding, protected research time and support to deliver impact-driven research with an industry partner: www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf?&utm_s...
🔗 Apply now for up to £450,000 in funding, protected research time and support to deliver impact-driven research with an industry partner: www.raeng.org.uk/rcsrf?&utm_s...
Catch up here on the insights from our Engineering and Technology Business Leaders' Forum on how the UK can strengthen its competitive edge amid climate pressures, rapid tech change and global uncertainty:
🔗 https://raeng.org.uk/blogs/engineering-leadership-in-an-era-of-disruption/
🔗 https://raeng.org.uk/blogs/engineering-leadership-in-an-era-of-disruption/
Engineering Leadership in an Era of Disruption
Insights from the Engineering and Technology Business Leaders' Forum on how collaboration drives innovation and growth.
raeng.org.uk
January 12, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Catch up here on the insights from our Engineering and Technology Business Leaders' Forum on how the UK can strengthen its competitive edge amid climate pressures, rapid tech change and global uncertainty:
🔗 https://raeng.org.uk/blogs/engineering-leadership-in-an-era-of-disruption/
🔗 https://raeng.org.uk/blogs/engineering-leadership-in-an-era-of-disruption/
The #MacRobertAward: three weeks left to enter for the UK's most prestigious prize for engineering.
The UK's top innovation teams are invited to apply by 31 January for the chance to win £50,000 and national recognition. For more on eligibility: https://www.raeng.org.uk/news/macrobert-award-2026/
The UK's top innovation teams are invited to apply by 31 January for the chance to win £50,000 and national recognition. For more on eligibility: https://www.raeng.org.uk/news/macrobert-award-2026/
January 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The #MacRobertAward: three weeks left to enter for the UK's most prestigious prize for engineering.
The UK's top innovation teams are invited to apply by 31 January for the chance to win £50,000 and national recognition. For more on eligibility: https://www.raeng.org.uk/news/macrobert-award-2026/
The UK's top innovation teams are invited to apply by 31 January for the chance to win £50,000 and national recognition. For more on eligibility: https://www.raeng.org.uk/news/macrobert-award-2026/
🏅 Our 2026 prizes and medals are now open for nominations.
Help celebrate engineers driving innovation and impact by nominating them now for:
- Rooke Award
- Sir Frank Whittle Medal
- Colin Campbell Mitchell Award
🔗 Learn more: raeng.org.uk/awards
#RAEngAwards
Help celebrate engineers driving innovation and impact by nominating them now for:
- Rooke Award
- Sir Frank Whittle Medal
- Colin Campbell Mitchell Award
🔗 Learn more: raeng.org.uk/awards
#RAEngAwards
January 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🏅 Our 2026 prizes and medals are now open for nominations.
Help celebrate engineers driving innovation and impact by nominating them now for:
- Rooke Award
- Sir Frank Whittle Medal
- Colin Campbell Mitchell Award
🔗 Learn more: raeng.org.uk/awards
#RAEngAwards
Help celebrate engineers driving innovation and impact by nominating them now for:
- Rooke Award
- Sir Frank Whittle Medal
- Colin Campbell Mitchell Award
🔗 Learn more: raeng.org.uk/awards
#RAEngAwards
At our recent Engineering and technology Business Leaders’ Forum, leaders identified three priorities vital to boosting the UK’s competitive edge amid climate pressure, rapid technological change and global uncertainty.
🔗Explore their insights in our latest blog: raeng.org.uk/blogs/engine...
🔗Explore their insights in our latest blog: raeng.org.uk/blogs/engine...
Engineering Leadership in an Era of Disruption
Insights from the Engineering and Technology Business Leaders' Forum on how collaboration drives innovation and growth.
raeng.org.uk
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
At our recent Engineering and technology Business Leaders’ Forum, leaders identified three priorities vital to boosting the UK’s competitive edge amid climate pressure, rapid technological change and global uncertainty.
🔗Explore their insights in our latest blog: raeng.org.uk/blogs/engine...
🔗Explore their insights in our latest blog: raeng.org.uk/blogs/engine...
Congratulations to the Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours list for their service to engineering research, industry and wider society.
https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-fellows-recognised-in-the-new-year-honours-list-1/
https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-fellows-recognised-in-the-new-year-honours-list-1/
December 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Congratulations to the Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours list for their service to engineering research, industry and wider society.
https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-fellows-recognised-in-the-new-year-honours-list-1/
https://raeng.org.uk/news/academy-fellows-recognised-in-the-new-year-honours-list-1/
🚀 To the moon, our solar system, the stars and beyond.
See our Honorary Fellow, Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, deliver this year's Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, from today on BBC Four, iPlayer and YouTube: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures
See our Honorary Fellow, Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, deliver this year's Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, from today on BBC Four, iPlayer and YouTube: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures
CHRISTMAS LECTURES
Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock will take us on an epic voyage through time and space, in the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution, supported by CGI.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🚀 To the moon, our solar system, the stars and beyond.
See our Honorary Fellow, Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, deliver this year's Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, from today on BBC Four, iPlayer and YouTube: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures
See our Honorary Fellow, Dr Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, deliver this year's Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, from today on BBC Four, iPlayer and YouTube: https://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures
Announced today, our first cohort of Green Future Fellows have been awarded £39 million to develop and scale cutting-edge climate innovations – from renewable energy stored in ammonia to computer memory that doesn’t generate heat.
🔗 Meet our awardees: raeng.org.uk/news/pioneer...
🔗 Meet our awardees: raeng.org.uk/news/pioneer...
Pioneering engineers awarded landmark funding for climate innovations
The Royal Academy of Engineering awards £39 million to the first ever Green Future Fellows
raeng.org.uk
December 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Announced today, our first cohort of Green Future Fellows have been awarded £39 million to develop and scale cutting-edge climate innovations – from renewable energy stored in ammonia to computer memory that doesn’t generate heat.
🔗 Meet our awardees: raeng.org.uk/news/pioneer...
🔗 Meet our awardees: raeng.org.uk/news/pioneer...
15 actions to urgently prioritise, invest in, and reform the management of the UK’s ageing infrastructure. Read the report: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/ageing-infrastructures/reviving-ageing-infrastructure-report/
December 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
15 actions to urgently prioritise, invest in, and reform the management of the UK’s ageing infrastructure. Read the report: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/ageing-infrastructures/reviving-ageing-infrastructure-report/
We’re pleased to see a new Women in Tech group to help women enter, stay and lead the UK tech sector. Group co-leader Academy Fellow Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon will be joined by Academy CEO Dr Hayaatun Sillem and other female leaders: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg7vez25ly5o
UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in tech
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We’re pleased to see a new Women in Tech group to help women enter, stay and lead the UK tech sector. Group co-leader Academy Fellow Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon will be joined by Academy CEO Dr Hayaatun Sillem and other female leaders: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg7vez25ly5o
Could appointing a chief engineer help us address the UK’s ageing infrastructure crisis? Our new report says so. Find out what else we recommend: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/ageing-infrastructures/reviving-ageing-infrastructure-report/
December 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Could appointing a chief engineer help us address the UK’s ageing infrastructure crisis? Our new report says so. Find out what else we recommend: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/ageing-infrastructures/reviving-ageing-infrastructure-report/
How can AI be used to level up sewer maintenance? Catch up on this week's Practical AI discussion: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2025/december/practical-ai-the-future-of-sewer-maintenance-with-intelligent-robots/
Practical AI: The future of sewer maintenance with intelligent robots
Talking with representatives from Tideway and Amentum about how they are using embodied AI to upgrade sewer maintenance for the Thames Tideway Tunnel.
raeng.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
How can AI be used to level up sewer maintenance? Catch up on this week's Practical AI discussion: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2025/december/practical-ai-the-future-of-sewer-maintenance-with-intelligent-robots/
What can be done about our ageing infrastructure? Experts and parliamentarians met today to discuss our urgent recommendations. Read about them here: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/ageing-infrastructures/reviving-ageing-infrastructure-report/
December 10, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What can be done about our ageing infrastructure? Experts and parliamentarians met today to discuss our urgent recommendations. Read about them here: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/ageing-infrastructures/reviving-ageing-infrastructure-report/
Dr Steven Denton, Chair of our Ageing Infrastructure working group, on the Today Programme with Nick Robinson this morning discussing the new Reviving our Ageing Infrastructure report: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/reviving-ageing-infrastructure
#r4Today
#r4Today
December 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Dr Steven Denton, Chair of our Ageing Infrastructure working group, on the Today Programme with Nick Robinson this morning discussing the new Reviving our Ageing Infrastructure report: https://nepc.raeng.org.uk/reviving-ageing-infrastructure
#r4Today
#r4Today
New report: UK Government urged to step up maintenance to safeguard ageing infrastructure: https://raeng.org.uk/news/uk-government-urged-to-step-up-maintenance-to-safeguard-ageing-infrastructure/
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
New report: UK Government urged to step up maintenance to safeguard ageing infrastructure: https://raeng.org.uk/news/uk-government-urged-to-step-up-maintenance-to-safeguard-ageing-infrastructure/
How are we strengthening global innovation ecosystems?
Convening 20 delegates from sub-Saharan Africa, this week our Enterprise team are delivering training on technology transfer, sharing best practices on supporting research commercialisation through policy. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4iJGHIh
Convening 20 delegates from sub-Saharan Africa, this week our Enterprise team are delivering training on technology transfer, sharing best practices on supporting research commercialisation through policy. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4iJGHIh
December 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How are we strengthening global innovation ecosystems?
Convening 20 delegates from sub-Saharan Africa, this week our Enterprise team are delivering training on technology transfer, sharing best practices on supporting research commercialisation through policy. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4iJGHIh
Convening 20 delegates from sub-Saharan Africa, this week our Enterprise team are delivering training on technology transfer, sharing best practices on supporting research commercialisation through policy. Discover more: https://bit.ly/4iJGHIh