About us
Want to know more about the IET? Here you will find information on our history, organisational structure, governance and media information. There is also information on the Library and Archives, based in Savoy Place, and the services it offers, both online and offline.
In this section:
Venues
Situated in London on the Thames Embankment, the IET's headquarters combine a historic building with modern facilities. As a former hospital, gaol and barracks, as well as being burned down by angry peasants, Savoy Place has a long and interesting history which you can read up on in our research guide.
Library & Archives news
- Archives unavailable for visitors 15-21 July
- 12 Key Note reports now available online. (Members only)
- Bookshop: 17th edition regs on sale.
- Bookshop: Fellow ties now on sale.
- Bookshop: Member ties now on sale.
- Virtual tour: of Library services.
- New books added to Library stock.
- EBSCO A-Z: access to e-books/journals
- Late night openings in Library.
Archives - Biographies
The Archives holds a wealth of biographical information on many eminent scientists and pioneers in the engineering profession.
Ask the Chief Exec
Robin McGill, the IET Chief Executive and Secretary, holds monthly webcasts covering aspects of IET business, performance and development via IET.tv. These will be live sessions supported by an interactive question and answer forum for you to post your questions direct to me in real time.
Awards and Scholarships
The 2008 IET Awards programme includes awards to reward and celebrate individual excellence and innovation, undergraduate and postgraduate engineering scholarships and a range of travel bursaries: