President's Inaugural Address: Engineering with purpose: aligning our values for global impact

Author: Tanya de Hoog

Date published

1 February 2024

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President's Inaugural Address: Engineering with purpose: aligning our values for global impact

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Tanya de Hoog
Date published
1 February 2024
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Standard: £9.95 + VAT
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The Structural Engineer
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Tanya de Hoog

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 2, 2024, Page(s) 10-17

Date published

1 February 2024

Author

Tanya de Hoog

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 102, Issue 2, 2024, Page(s) 10-17

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

Tanya de Hoog, 2024 IStructE President, addresses the membership with a focus on technical expertise, collaboration and aligned action.

Synopsis

In her inaugural address, 2024 IStructE President Tanya de Hoog celebrates the vital role of structural engineers in driving climate action, upholding public safety, and positively impacting people. Her address centres on three themes: technical expertise, collaboration, and aligned action. Tanya shares personal career experiences that have driven these principles, aiming to inspire readers and provide tangible, meaningful examples. She concludes with a collective call to action, urging every reader to commit to a specific personal or collaborative goal in 2024.

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10-17
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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Climate change Competency Community & Inclusivity Feature Issue 2

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