Young Professionals Affinity Group
Welcome to the IEEE UK and Ireland Young Persons Affinity Group.
IEEE UK and Ireland Young Professionals (YP) is an affinity group for electrical, electronics, software and computer systems engineers that have graduated in the last decade. The first ten years after graduation from university can be challenging for young professionals. Employment searches, new jobs, professional growth, career development and life status changes are common experiences for many recent graduates. IEEE YP a professional network that assists with transitioning from university into the professional world.
IEEE UK & Ireland YP has a very wide reach with over 6,000 members. Like many other affiliate groups, we place a strong focus on the three main areas; namely social networking, professional development and enhancement of technical skills. Our aim is to organise a variety of technical events including site visits, technical workshops and seminars as well as non-technical events including project management, leadership and communication skills workshops. We also organise social events to foster professional awareness in a structured yet lively environment that address members’ concerns and meet their needs. These events are open to members of all grades as well as non-members.
As well as hosting our own events, we welcome collaboration with other similar organisations in the region for joint events of mutual benefit as well as support from industry to fund events or promote products or services.
If you would like to contribute to an event in any form please do contact the YP Committee.
Affinity Group Committee
Upcoming Events
Event Report | WESYP 2023 Congress, EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland
The WESYP 2023 Congress took place between 15th and 17th September 2023 at Ecole Polytechnique Federale Lausanne (EPFL) and provided a great opportunity to bring together IEEE members from Region 8.
Workshop Call for Papers | 6G Communications for Sustainable Energy Management and Net-Zero
This workshop invites researchers from industry and academia to share their recent findings and views on 6G communications aimed for sustainable energy management and development of net-zero communities.
Event Review | IEEE Region 8 Student and Young Professionals Congress 2022
IEEE Region 8 Student and Young Professionals Congress 2022 was an overwhelming success, with a packed programme of plenary sessions, workshops, competitions and social activities, in the beautiful region of Gammarth on the Mediterranean Sea.
Applications Invited for UK and Ireland Young Professionals Affinity Group Chair and Vice Chair Positions
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and UK and Ireland (UK&I) Young Professional Affinity Group Members to join the YP Executive Committee for the role of an Affinity Group Chair and Vice Chair.
3rd IEEE UK & Ireland Young Professionals Postgraduate STEM Research Symposium – Call for Participation
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the 3rd IEEE UK & Ireland Young Professionals Postgraduate STEM Research Symposium. The general theme of the event is 'The future of STEM in a shifting landscape'.
Award for UK and Ireland Section’s Young Professionals
The UK and Ireland Section were the 2020 winners of the IEEE Region 8 Outstanding Young Professionals Affinity Group presented at the recent IEEE Region 8 virtual Student and Young Professional Congress.