Presented by Dr Shini Somara
The transition from petrol and diesel powered vehicles to electric vehicles is changing the way energy is used and distributed. InstaVolt is helping shape the electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the UK.

Breakdowns in critical equipment can disrupt power generation and significantly impact local communities. Sulzer ensures reliable, sustainable energy for thousands of households by providing maintenance and repair services to its clients, such as biomass power plant, EPR Thetford.

Industry 4.0 is rapidly advancing manufacturing technology. COREF is a Thales UK initiative that strives to build resilience and productivity in low-volume, high-complexity production systems. The team is developing tailored technological solutions to accelerate the adoption of digital advancements throughout the wider company and its supply chain.


With a history stretching back more than 200 years, The Institution of Civil Engineers now has more than 97,000 global members. Their new President, Jim Hall, discusses how their network of experts offers trusted, impartial advice to decision-makers on how to build and adapt infrastructure to create a more sustainable future.
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Founded in 1847, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is an independent professional association and learned society representing mechanical engineers and the engineering profession. Their CEO Alice Bunn shares more about their commitment to improving the world through engineering.
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For over half a century The Royal Academy of Engineering has been bringing together a community of leaders from all disciplines of engineering and technology. Their Chief Executive Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, and Alice Kan, winner of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Role Models competition, discuss how they are growing talent, developing skills for the future, driving innovation, building global partnerships, engaging the public, and influencing policy.
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A qualified Mechanical Engineer, with a Doctorate in Fluid Dynamics, Dr Shini Somara is an established STEM Media Producer, broadcaster, author and podcaster. She has a deep interest in innovation and science and has spent almost two decades both in front of and behind the camera presenting science, technology and innovation.
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