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The Chemeca conference in Australia had more questions than answers on how AI should best be harnessed to prepare graduates for the future. Although initially discouraging, a group of academics from the University of Queensland believe it shows the way forward
Type: Feature
Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan Oatley
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
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Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea Longley
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Type: Feature
A look at mathematical modelling of how we get our message across.
Type: Feature
Continuing the theme of communication, this month we take a look at technical writing.
Type: Feature
Building a jigsaw puzzle of relationship pieces during the pandemic may be easier than you think, say Vince Pizzoni and Nirmal Chhabria
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Calculating a Path to Net Zero
A chemical engineer working for the UK Government introduces two online net zero calculators that have been launched to aid public understanding and engagement
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Chemical engineers talk fire safety
FIRE safety is important to all of us, both in residential buildings and on industrial sites, and chemical engineers are well suited to assessing fire safety by applying systems thinking and a risk-based approach. Two chemical engineers, Dame Judith Hackitt and Erin Johnson, have applied those skills to buildings safety, by compiling reports for the UK parliament.
Type: News
IChemE Safety Centre holds webinar to mark International Women’s Day
THE IChemE Safety Centre (ISC) held a webinar on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Safety to mark International Women’s Day.
Type: News
‘Biotech pioneer’ Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of fraud
ELIZABETH HOLMES, a former chemical engineering student who garnered praise as a Silicon Valley biotech pioneer, has been found guilty of fraud in a high-profile case in the US which raises serious questions about the ethics of entrepreneurship.
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Book Review: Trevor Kletz Compendium: His Process Safety Wisdom Updated for a New Generation
Andy Brazier, David Edwards, Fiona Macleod, Craig Skinner, Ivan Vince; ISBN: 9780128194478; Elsevier; 2021; £78.15
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Sofia Georgaki describes her role as Process Lead at engineering major Jacobs.
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Working Hard. Having Fun. Making History
Fiona Ragan talks about her role in process control at Amazon
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Jon Walton reflects on the changes in approach to mental health and wellbeing across the engineering sector over the last 20 years, and how slowly, but surely, men are learning to speak out.
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Parika Ale explains why she believes that – in some ways at least – the global pandemic has been the secret saviour of innovation and equality.
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Hazards conference: energies and skills impacts come into sharp focus
Safety professionals urged to consider transition, natech, and non-technical skills
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‘For diverse energy solutions, we need diverse talent’
With Chemeca 2024 in Queensland, Australia just around the corner, Aniqah Majid caught up with the winners of last year's 'best individual presenter' award to talk about the opportunities chemical engineering presents for both society and individuals
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Ethics and AI: Concepts and Relevance for Chemical Engineers
John McDermid considers the ethical implications of using AI in a chemical engineering setting
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Bringing AI to carbon capture: how Imperial College is revolutionising plant operations
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are fast becoming in-demand skills for chemical engineers. Aniqah Majid visits Imperial College London to see how these technologies are being utilised for plant maintenance and operations
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