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Launching November 2021
The world is dependent on engineers. Every day, experts in the field are developing, exploring and proposing new solutions to help overcome some of the biggest challenges facing our world today from climate change and energy to personal security, health, clean water, food, technology, travel and sanitisation.
Anchored by an ITN Productions presenter, Encouraging Innovation will explore the interconnectivity of all aspects of engineering and the factors driving significant change in the profession including rapid advancements in technology and increasing global connectivity. The programme will provide a platform to raise awareness and understanding of the profession, highlight best practice and knowledge and shine a spotlight on significant contributions to societal and global advancements in healthcare, technology and the environment in particular.
The programme will premiere in November 2021 and will combine key sector interviews, informative news items and sponsored editorial profiles from leading organisations.
Terry Spall, President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers said: “Mechanical engineers make a huge contribution to society and are key in solving so many of our pressing global challenges. Taking part in this programme with ITN Productions is a great opportunity to spread the word about our profession and encourage more young people to consider engineering as a career.”
Nina Harrison-Bell, Head of ITN Productions Industry News said: “We are excited to be working with IMechE to make a programme that raises awareness of the importance of the mechanical engineering profession to individuals, society and the world. We hope the programme encourages debate and knowledge sharing amongst leaders within the profession and raises the profile of mechanical engineering as an exciting profession for our next generation of engineers dedicated to improving our world.”
For more information or to participate in the programme please contact James Linden, Programming Director, Industry News at ITN Productions: james.linden@itn.co.uk.
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About ITN Productions Industry News
ITN Productions Industry News produces bespoke creative and commercial content for broadcasters, businesses, brands, rights holders and digital channels. Industry News forms part of this offering and is a communications tool for leading industry bodies and national associations produced in a broadcast news-style programme format, including interviews, news items and sponsored editorial profiles. For more information visit: www.itnproductions.co.uk
About the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Working hard to support our 115,000 members, the Institution is the market leader among professional engineering bodies. It is a go-ahead organization with global reach that truly represents and reflects the profession: encouraging professional registration and long-term career development. As a global community of mechanical engineers represented in over 140 countries, the Institution is the largest network of mechanical engineering knowledge, skill and opportunity in the world. For more information visit: www.imeche.org.