Our People & Deep Dives

Natives by Akala - A must-read for Black History Month 2021

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If you want to explore the idea of meritocracy and engage with a provocative discussion on the success of the British Empire, you will certainly discover some novel insights from Akala’s debut book Natives. Akala is a well-known figure in …

Why is an environmental data dashboard like a wheeled suitcase?

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Anyone working in environmental science knows that understanding how the environment is faring, and how this has changed over time, is hugely complicated. Everything is interconnected; a change in one part of an ecosystem can have knock-on impacts elsewhere. Defining …

World Mental Health Day 2021: Mental Health in an Unequal World

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Each year October 10th marks World Mental Health Day and this year’s theme is Mental Health in an unequal world. Emily Cramphorn, a final year Science and Engineering Fast Streamer, talks about her experience of mental illness and what this …

You can make a difference by supporting those around you

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You can make a difference by supporting those around you In this anonymous blog, a colleague discusses their experience supporting a family member to raise awareness for World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday, 10 September. Life can be difficult for …

Become an Engineering in Policy Committee member

Engineering in Policy is a network for all who are interested in the role that engineers and engineering approaches can play in government and policy making. The network has impact in four ways: we create a community who benefit from …