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WHY JOIN THE IAP

Connections, Community & Careers. As a specialist professional body in the software development field, our members can connect with a wide network of IT experts and professionals, list their skills and services on our Consultant Register, access our JobBoard and benefit from a regular and informative range of Webinars and, share news and ideas at […]

THE EVOLUTION OF ROBOTS – PART ONE

04.08.2026 The Evolution of Robots – Part One: in Fiction From Silent Helpers to Intelligent Companions Robots have fascinated film and television audiences for almost a century, reflecting society’s hopes and fears about technology. You may have recently enjoyed Ann Droid on BBC or back in 2015 watched Channel 4’s Humans. Perhaps you loved Robot […]

CYBER LITERACY IN SCHOOLS

28.07.2026 Cyber Literacy in Primary & Secondary Schools Cyber literacy in UK schools focuses on online safety, critical thinking, and digital security, supported by guidance from organisations such as the UK Safer Internet Centre and UK government policies. While online safety is now a core part of the curriculum, many teachers say they would benefit […]

WEBINAR: ZERO TRUST IN AI ERA

21.07.2026 Zero Trust for AI: Securing Intelligent Systems in a New Era WEBINAR: 2pm Thursday 23rd July 2026 About our webinar presenter Prashant Vajpayee: Prashant is Senior product leader, AI researcher, and Global Fellow (AI2030) with 20 years of experience in enterprise data governance, secure systems integration, agentic AI, and cybersecurity. Recognized for bridging advanced […]

STRENGTHENING CYBER SECURITY

14.07.2026 Strengthening Cyber Security The UK Government Cyber Resilience Pledge This voluntary initiative is designed to encourage organisations to improve their cyber security and resilience against growing digital threats. As cyber attacks continue to target businesses, charities, and public sector organisations, the pledge promotes practical steps that help reduce risks and strengthen overall security. It […]

COMPUTING PIONEERS WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

07.07.2026 Computing Pioneers Who Changed The World Groundbreaking Ideas that Transformed Computing Modern computers, smartphones, and the internet are all the result of the work of remarkable inventors, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists. Over the past two centuries, these pioneers have developed groundbreaking ideas that transformed computing from simple mechanical machines into the powerful digital […]

THE SOURCE: ISSUE 5 – JULY 2026

01.07.2026 It’s summer! There’s been a lot of sun and a lot of rain so far, hope you’re staying cool and dry. It’s time for the fifth edition of The Source, a quarterly catch from the IAP. If you want to connect, contribute or join in the conversation, take a look at how below. One […]

UK UNDER 16s BAN ON SOCIAL MEDIA

23.06.2026 UK Under 16s Ban on Social Media A Major Change for Young People Online The UK Government has announced plans to ban under 16s from accessing major social media platforms as part of a wider effort to improve online safety. The proposed restrictions would apply to services such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, X […]