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Sellafield Digital Twin Project Clinches Top IChemE Award
Adam Duckett reports from this year’s Awards ceremony
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Martin Pitt explores the 19th century inventors of the symbols and calculations upon which modern science-based chemical engineering depends
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Martin Pitt looks at the origins of the pharmaceutical industry
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Mo Zandi, Jarka Glassey and Brent Young discuss the emergence of Chemical Engineering Education 4.0
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Joint report calls for immediate action to remove greenhouse gases
The Royal Society and the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) have released a joint report outlining a plan of action which could help the UK lead the way in deploying technologies to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.
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1,300 times more novel CDR needed to meet climate targets
NOVEL carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, such as bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), need to be scaled up by 1,300 times by 2050, to meet climate goals, says a new report.
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TODAY is International Women in Engineering Day, and while 16% of engineering students are female, women still only make up 9% of the engineering workforce in the UK, according to the Women’s Engineering Society. So are girls giving up on STEM during education, rather than pursuing a career in industry? How can female engineering students stay motivated?
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AI’s Journey to Becoming the Best Process Safety Engineer in the Room
David Jamieson believes AI can revolutionise process safety, but says there is still some way to go before it can be trusted for HAZOPs
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The Future of Chemical Engineering in the Era of Generative AI
Jin Xuan and Thorin Daniel imagine a future when HAZOP sessions take hours not months, P&IDs are drawn automatically, and presentations write themselves
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CAPE Crusaders: Exploring Career Opportunities in Computer-Aided Process Engineering
ESCAPE-33 attendee Tom Cowley provides his key takeaways from the IChemE-hosted panel discussion at the computer-aided process engineering symposium in Greece
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Andy Barker’s award-winning essay on life at the Stanlow refinery in 2023, written 50 years previously, won him £40. It’s fascinating to see what aspects of our lives he got right – commonplace electric powered transport, desktop computers used for engineering calculations, and automated audio-to-text transcriptions – and where he was well wide of the mark.
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UK publishes a “blueprint” for becoming a carbon capture leader
THE UK government’s CCUS Vision is a “blueprint to deliver a world-leading UK carbon capture industry” said Lord Callanan, minister for energy efficiency and green finance. Marking a “pivotal milestone” in the UK’s journey to net zero, the plan aims to make the UK a competitive market in CCUS by 2035, to drive growth, unlock investment, and create tens of thousands of jobs.
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Oil Change: Using Microbes to Produce Edible Oils
With the food system threatening to crumble under the weight of a growing population, Chris Chuck believes his alternative oil production technology can take some of the strain
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Industry and skills groups react coolly to government budget
THE UK’s spring budget has received a mixed reaction from engineering and manufacturing groups, as the chancellor unveiled investments in new nuclear and drugs manufacturing but fell short on CCUS.
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Students, educators, and generative AI in peaceful coexistence
Stuart Prescott addresses the strengths and weaknesses of generative AI in an education setting
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Chemical Engineers Through STEM Outreach
You’re passionate about chemical engineering, but can you help convey that passion to inspire others?
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Embedding ‘An Awareness of Sustainability’ into Chemical Engineering Curricula
Madoc Sheehan says it is vital that future chemical engineers understand and build knowledge of the grand challenges we face but says teachers and mentors also need to imbue students with hope and optimism
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IChemE Matters: Elevating Member Engagement – the Next Level
Andrea Hosey reflects on the achievements of the inaugural Member Engagement Committee and highlights what’s next to support IChemE’s ambitions for sustainable member growth and engagement
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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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IChemE Matters: Achieving a Just Transition
Andrew Jamieson explains how the institution can help facilitate a just transition
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