27 January to 2 February 2018

Following the publication of The Institution’s latest report A Breath of fresh air: new solutions to reduce transport emissions, there has been continued coverage in the regional and trade press of why the UK needs a new clean air act to save lives. Philippa Oldham, lead author of the report, produced an opinion article for The Yorkshire Post off the back of the report’s publication. News that the Institution’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Challenge has been launched was picked up by the trade press, as were Dr Jenifer Baxter’s views on the opportunities that Small Modular Reactors could bring the energy sector.

• 29/01/18 Philippa Oldham: Why we need a new clean air act to save lives – Yorkshire Post

  Opinion piece which highlights that whilst technology will play a part in addressing the problem of air pollution, there is a role and responsibility for individuals too. There was also coverage in The Yorkshire Evening Post (print only), the Yorkshire Post (print only), The Engineer and The ENDS Report exploring the story further. Philippa Oldham’s interview on London Live also continued to be run.

   

• 31/01/18 IMechE drone challenge will see 25 university teams go head to head – The Engineer

  News that The Institution’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Challenge will feature 25 teams from various universities doing battle with their custom-built drones. Also picked up by Commercial Drone Professional, Electronic Specifier and Process and Control.

   

• 31/01/18 Pipe engineer receives incorporation at IMechE after Asset support – British Plastics & Rubber

  Story which features a case study of an engineer who has become an associate member.

   

• 01/02/18 Rolls Royce awards contract for SMR module – Nuclear Engineering International

  News story which picks up Dr Jenifer Baxter’s reaction to the publication of Policy Exchange’s report on SMRs, where she outlines that SMRs could provide the UK with "significant opportunities to secure the country's future nuclear industry post-Brexit."

   

• 01/02/18 Project based learning vs. flipped learning – which is best for closing the STEM skills gap? – Further Education News

  A piece which highlights that the Formula Student competition is an excellent opportunity for student engineers to acquire hands-on skills that are directly transferable to real-world automotive design. 

   

• 29/01/18 Big plans for Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum – Rochdale Online

Article which mentions the Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum’s Engineering Heritage Award, awarded in 2012.