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The On Demand service provides exclusive new video content to complement the latest news, reports, policy statements and case studies already on the site. Because it’s online, the service gives engineers immediate access to knowledge whenever they need it, wherever they are in the world.
The Institution's Head of Knowledge Transfer, Kelly Grant, said: “Building on George Stephenson’s original vision for the Institution, On Demand enables us to share the latest technical knowledge, expertise and experiences with you - and your peers - across the engineering community.
“When developing the service, we considered your needs and the time constraints modern life places on you and other engineers. We also wanted to use the many opportunities technology provides us with, to ensure you can access the information, no matter where you are.
“On Demand features a selection of video content from our event programme as well as documentaries and interviews with industry leaders, all brought together on a single platform. Access to this range of technical and thought-provoking material is instant. Viewing the content, whether it’s a case study presentation, lecture or the latest insights, can count towards your continuing professional development (CPD) as an engineer, too.”
Engineers can visit On Demand to engage with the latest ideas, innovations and thought leadership emerging from the institution’s conferences, seminars and lectures.
By watching industry experts’ latest keynote speeches and seminars, engineers can strengthen their technical knowledge and stay abreast of developments in their field.
They can also watch coverage of the institution’s most influential activities and be inspired by videos about the future of engineering.
The On Demand editorial team regularly scour the Institution’s events to ensure the service offers outstanding and unparalleled engineering content.
For example, recent On Demand content includes:
- A captivating feature on the design and manufacture of the Brompton bicycle.
- A technical lecture on the Drax Ecostore Project, given by production director Peter Emery.
- A compelling feature on how the Teacher Industrial Partners’ Scheme is changing the quality of engineering outreach, thanks to teachers’ interactions with companies such as Crossrail.
The service also aims to encourage aspiring engineers by providing them with inspiring content such as a series of videos on ‘how to win’ at Formula Student in 2015. The suite of videos includes a presentation by chief judge Terry Spall on how planning, project management and preparation can give Formula Student teams an advantage.
On Demand contains everything from bite-sized edits that are perfect time-fillers, to comprehensive features, giving engineers in-depth insight into a particular field. The service aims to be the destination for thought leadership in engineering.
With a constant upload of ideas, engineers at every stage of their careers can enhance their knowledge and fuel their engineering curiosity.
“We’re proud of the service, and hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed developing it for you,” said Grant.
Visit On Demand to find out more.