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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 3h

How can AI companies and local governments work together? What does it take to form a secure, beneficial partnership where the public are direct beneficiaries? Find out on 22 October: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2025/october/practical-ai-improving-road-safety-in-the-west-midlands-using-ai-sensors/

Practical AI: Improving road safety in the West Midlands using AI sensors

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Jack Stilgoe @jackstilgoe.bsky.social · 12h

Have a look at the @raeng.org.uk People's AI Summits. Excellent initiative. raeng.org.uk/policy-and-r...

People's AI Stewardship Summit in London

The final People’s AI Stewardship Summit took place in London. This summit focused on exploring the themes of AI in healthcare and infrastructure.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 12h

"Fundamentally, teams that better reflect our society, in all its diversity, make better business decisions and do better engineering." @profrachelgan.bsky.social reflects on the first four years of the Diversity Impact Programme, inspiring change in universities: www.raeng.org.uk/blogs/divers...

Diversity Impact Programme: four years on

Professor Rachel Oliver FREng, Chair of the Academy’s EDI Committee, reflects on the first four years of the Academy’s Diversity Impact Programme.

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 1d

Alongside the @royalsociety.org, @raeng.org.uk, @acmedsci.bsky.social we have opened applications for the latest round of the Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration scheme. Funded by DSIT, the programme supports UK researchers in engaging with Horizon Europe. Learn more: bit.ly/42tplbM

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Prof Rachel Oliver @profrachelgan.bsky.social · 1d

I'm delighted to be able to support @raeng.org.uk in developing their diversity impact programme, which aims to inspire change in university engineering departments so that students from diverse backgrounds can succeed and thrive: raeng.org.uk/blogs/divers...

Diversity Impact Programme

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 2d

How do you preserve an organ outside the body? 🫀

OrganOx‘s life-saving technology is offering hope for thousands of patients requiring liver or kidney transplants. Find out how at our next Innovation Incoming event: raeng.org.uk/events/2025/...

Innovation Incoming: Adventures in organ preservation

This special edition of our Innovation Incoming series spotlights OrganOx, organ preservation pioneers and the 2025 winner of the MacRobert Award.

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EngineeringUK @engineeringuk.com · 2d

We're delighted to be taking part in the #GenderPathways into engineering and technology in-person event, today at the @raeng.org.uk. This partnership is led by ourselves with @wearebcs.bsky.social, @raeng.org.uk, @wes1919.bsky.social and WISE.
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The Gender Pathways into engineering and technology in-person event, taking place 6 October at the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

The UK public want AI to improve the transport system – but what would that look like in practise? Register now for Practical AI - Improving road safety using AI sensors: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2025/october/practical-ai-improving-road-safety-in-the-west-midlands-using-ai-sensors/

Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Professor Michael Wooldridge FREng is a pioneer in multiagent AI systems and a leading voice in UK AI policy. He also serves as an expert advisor to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies. @compscioxford.bsky.social raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel... #RAEngFellows

Professor Michael Wooldridge FREng

RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Michael Wooldridge is a pioneer in multiagent AI systems and a leading voice in UK AI policy.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Professor Marian Wiercigroch FREng's an expert in the dynamics of nonlinear mechanical systems and structures. His work on resonance enhanced drilling offers increased efficiency and multi billion-pound energy savings. @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social
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Professor Marian Wiercigroch FREng

RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Marian Wiercigroch is a global leader in engineering vibration and dynamics of nonlinear mechanical systems and structures.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Ollie Whitehouse FREng @ollieatnowhere.bsky.social leads the @ncsc.gov.uk's technical mission to protect the nation. With over 27 years in cybersecurity, and nine patents, his work has had global impact across the public and private sectors.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Ollie Whitehouse FREng

Ollie Whitehouse leads the National Cyber Security Centre's technical mission to protect the nation.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Barbara Welch FREng is a global construction professional, business leader and mentor, driving landmark projects such as the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Barbara Welch FREng

Barbara Welch is a global construction professional, business leader and mentor, driving landmark projects such as the Buckingham Palace reservicing programme.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New International Fellow: Dr Zhong Lin Wang FREng has pioneered triboelectric nanogenerators, which has revolutionised large-scale energy harvesting from ocean waves and biological systems.
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RAEng International Fellow 2025: Dr Zhong Lin Wang FREng

Dr Zhong Lin Wang has pioneered triboelectric nanogenerators, which has revolutionised large-scale energy harvesting from ocean waves and biological systems.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Professor Andrea Vedaldi FREng is shaping the future of computer vision and AI at @oxford-vgg.bsky.social, a leading global computer vision group. A Technical Lead at Meta, he is also working on 3D computer vision and generative AI.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Andrea Vedaldi FREng

Professor Andrea Vedaldi is shaping the future of computer vision and AI at University of Oxford, where he co-leads one of the most influential computer vision groups worldwide.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Dr Paul Turner FREng is a global leader in industrial AI. His innovations power chemical and polymer plants worldwide, and his work continues to shape the future of intelligent manufacturing.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Dr Paul Turner FREng

Dr Paul Turner is a global leader in industrial AI. His innovations power chemical and polymer plants worldwide, and his work continues to shape the future of intelligent manufacturing.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Neil Thomas FREng, Founding Director of Atelier One, is known for iconic designs from Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay to U2’s 360° world tour. Now pioneering bamboo structures, he’s shaping sustainable architecture through research and teaching.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Neil Thomas FREng

Neil Thomas, Founding Director of Atelier One Ltd, is known for iconic designs from Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay to U2’s 360° world tour.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New International Fellow: Professor Jin-Guang Teng FREng is a pioneer of fibre-reinforced polymer composites for construction and a world-leading expert on metal shell structures. As President of Hong Kong PolyU he’s driving institutional excellence.
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RAEng International Fellow 2025: Professor Jin-Guang Teng FREng

Professor Jin-Guang Teng is a pioneer of fibre-reinforced polymer composites for construction, and a world-leading expert on metal shell structures.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Honorary Fellow: Bernard Taylor CVO CBE DL HonFREng is a chemist and business leader. As Chair of @ukaeaofficial.bsky.social and founder of Oxford Science Enterprises, he is shaping science and policy across the UK.
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RAEng Honorary Fellow 2025: Bernard Taylor CVO CBE DL HonFREng

Bernard Taylor is a scientist specialising in organic chemistry with experience in manufacturing and corporate finance.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Professor Swami Swaminathan FREng is shaping the future of green energy with breakthrough models that enable cleaner, quieter combustion system using low- and zero-carbon fuels. @eng.cam.ac.uk
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Swami Swaminathan FREng

Professor Swami Swaminathan is shaping the future of green energy with breakthrough models that enable cleaner, quieter combustion system using low- and zero-carbon fuels.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Mark Sutton FREng is driving cleaner chemical technologies in a career spanning over 35 years. His recent work includes decarbonising key processes for the energy and transport industries including low carbon hydrogen and sustainable fuels. raeng.org.uk/about-us/fel... #RAEngFellows

RAEng Fellow 2025: Mark Sutton FREng

Mark Sutton is driving cleaner chemical technologies in a career spanning over 35 years. His recent work includes decarbonising key processes for the energy and transport industries.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 6d

New Fellow: Professor Sriram Subramanian FREng is reshaping how we interact with sound. An advocate for science communication and founder of Ultraleap and AcoustoFab, he is revolutionising acoustic robotic systems. @uclengineering.bsky.social
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Sriram Subramanian FREng

Professor Sriram Subramanian is reshaping how we interact with sound. An advocate for science communication and founder of Ultra Leap and Acoustofab, he is revolutionising acoustic robotic systems.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 7d

New Fellow: Dr David Smith FREng is a leading voice in engineering innovation, with a career spanning telecoms, defence, and aerospace. As the UK’s National Technology Adviser, he brings industry insight to shape policy.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Dr David Smith FREng

Dr Dave Smith is an engineering leader who works at the forefront of innovation and technology. He has a track record in the commercialisation of R&D in the telecoms, defence and aerospace industries.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 7d

New Fellow: Professor Zoe Shipton OBE FREng is advancing subsurface energy technologies to support net-zero goals – leading innovations in heat, hydrogen, and geothermal storage. @unistrathclyde.bsky.social
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Zoe Shipton OBE FREng FRSE

Professor Zoe Shipton's research supports delivery of a range of subsurface energy technologies, which are vital to meeting global net-zero carbon targets.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 7d

New Fellow: Professor Jennifer Schooling OBE FREng is a trailblazer in smart infrastructure and ethical digital innovation. In her roles at @angliaruskin.bsky.social and DARe Hub, she’s shaping sustainable cities and transport through data-driven research.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Professor Jennifer Schooling OBE FREng

Professor Jennifer Schooling OBE's current research explores the sociotechnical aspects of digitalisation at the city scale.

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Royal Academy of Engineering @raeng.org.uk · 7d

New Fellow: Dr Eleanor Schofield FREng's pioneering work to preserve the historic Mary Rose ship has revolutionised how we protect materials in harsh environments – blending engineering, conservation, and public outreach.
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RAEng Fellow 2025: Dr Eleanor Schofield FREng

Dr Eleanor Schofield undertakes world-leading research at the interface between engineering and conservation.

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