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Telecoms: Past, Present and Future

The lecture will take us on a tour through the evolution of telecommunications, from crackly analogue lines to modern SD WAN. We will explore telecoms as the electronic transmission of voice, data, IP, and video over distance via cable, radio, or satellite - forming the global network that underpins communication and internet access today.
Speaker:
Steve Conn
Date/Time:
Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 7:30 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
Venue:
Online via YouTube
Hosted By:
IET Surrey
Online

Redundant Electromechanical Actuators for Aerospace: Design Principles and Equalisation Strategies

The rapid move toward all electric and autonomous aerospace systems has increased the demand for actuation technologies capable of delivering safe and reliable performance under fault conditions, sensor drift, and mechanical mismatch. This webinar provides a detailed and practical overview of redundant electromechanical actuators (EMAs) used in aerospace flight control applications, highlighting their relevance to modern robotics and advanced mechatronic systems.
Speaker:
Fawaz Annaz Associate Professor in Mechatroni
Date/Time:
Thursday 30th April 2026 @ 12:00 PM Local time (BST/CET/ UTC +1 hours)
Venue:
Online via Zoom
Hosted By:
Robotics and Mechatronics TN
In-Person

QR Codes: Scan At Your Own Risk

The use of QR codes is growing exponentially, at an estimated rate of 30% a year, with the average person scanning a QR code at least once a week. They can be found everywhere, for every purpose imaginable, scannable at the click of a button. But whenever there's wide scale adoption, the scammers aren't too far behind. In this insightful talk, we will delve into the history and science of the QR code itself and learn how scammers are targeting users on a global scale. Learn what we can do to tackle the problem that is costing millions a year; using the latest AI tools, crowd analytics and good 'old-fashioned' policing methods.
Speaker:
Dr Huw Vaughan Jones
Date/Time:
Wednesday 29th April 2026 @ 1:00 PM
Location:
School of Computer Science and Engineering Dean Street, Bangor Gwynedd
Hosted By:
IET Wales North
In-Person

From Water Divining To Quantum Computing -The Journey Of A Discovery

Neil Duffy discusses the discovery of electromagnetic-like penetrating radiation that is responsible for the water divining or dowsing effect. Please note: Refreshments are from 1730 with the talk starting at 1800.
Speaker:
Neil Duffy
Date/Time:
Wednesday 20th May 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Location:
Napier University Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT
Hosted By:
IET Scotland South East