Engineering a Better World

Can technology deliver a better society? In this series from the heart of Westminster, the House Magazine and the IET discuss with parliamentarians and industry experts how technology and engineering can provide policy solutions to our changing world. Transport currently accounts for around a quarter of carbon emissions and is the largest emitting sector in the UK. Decarbonising the transport industry to hit the UK net-zero target by 2050 requires urgent, clear and decisive action. This podcast will explore how new technology can transform the UK into a hub for green transport technology and innovation, including through electric vehicles, hydrogen, and place-based solutions. Host Jonn Elledge is joined by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport Trudy Harrison, Kerry McCarthy MP, Shadow Minister for Green Transport, Professor Phil Blythe, IET Vice President and former Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Transport and Olivia Carpenter-Lomax, Chair of the IET Energy Sector Executive Committee.

The UK’s 2050 net zero aim will not happen without a skilled workforce. Now more than ever organisations are looking at how they can train their existing workforce to meet net zero through initiatives such as upskilling, but also externally, using initiatives such as green apprenticeships to encourage young people from STEM backgrounds through the door. To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, this episode will explore how we can lead the way in delivering the skills required to make net zero happen, including best practice examples. Host Jonn Elledge talks to Siobhan Baillie MP, and Yvonne Baker and Dr Graham Herries, Co-Chairs of the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Education and Skills Policy Panel, and interviews Dr Alex Burghart MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills.

In this new episode of Engineering a Better World, from The House and The Institution of Engineering and Technology, we speak to Anthony Browne MP, Rick Hartwig and Stephanie Baxter. Led by Jonn Elledge, this episode explores the efficiency of the country’s existing housing stock, how the Government can bolster green infrastructure and the importance of collaboration with the engineering sectors to help decarbonise housing. Presented by author and former Assistant Editor of the New Statesman, Jonn Elledge. With Anthony Browne MP, Rick Hartwig and Stephanie Baxter. Produced by James Millar and Nick Hilton for Podot.

Kicking off a brand new series of Engineering a Better World, from The House and The Institution of Engineering and Technology, we speak to Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Wera Hobhouse MP and Dr Simon Harrison. Taking place in the immediate aftermath of COP26, new host, Jonn Elledge, asks panellists for their take on how the landmark conference went, the biggest changes required to strengthen climate resilience and the role of public opinion in delivering results. Presented by author and former Assistant Editor of the New Statesman, Jonn Elledge. With Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Wera Hobhouse MP and Dr Simon Harrison. Produced by James Millar and Nick Hilton for Podot.

In this new episode of Engineering a Better World, from The House and The Institution of Engineering and Technology, we speak to Andrew Griffith MP, Jerome Mayhew MP and Alan Brown MP. This episode is a chance to address the challenges around a Net Zero target, the pathways to achieving Net Zero, and the role engineering is already playing and can play in the future. Presented by Georgina Bailey. With Andrew Griffith, Jerome Mayhew, Alan Brown and Elaine Greig. Produced by James Millar and Nick Hilton for Podot.