The IET

The Viking Link is the world's longest land and subsea electricity interconnector, a 1.4 GW cable connecting the UK (Lincolnshire) and Denmark (southern Jutland) to share clean energy, improving security and potentially lowering costs for up to 2.5 million homes by linking to Denmark's renewable sources. This visit will give an overview of the overview of the construction, operation and maintenance of the facility.

In this talk, Anouschka Van Mourik shares reflections from her early career, exploring the realities of transitioning from graduate to practising engineer. Drawing on real experiences, she highlights the challenges young engineers face, the support that makes the greatest difference, and how experienced engineers can help create environments where new talent can thrive. A session aimed at inspiring future engineers and encouraging reflection across all career stages.