Publications & Communications
Publications & Communications (P&C) Committee Mission
The Publications & Communications (PnC) Committee plays a crucial role in managing, coordinating, and overseeing the communication channels within our community. Our primary goal is to serve the needs of Region 8 members as well as prospective members, ensuring they are informed, engaged, and up-to-date on all relevant activities and developments. This includes sharing valuable information about upcoming conferences, highlighting significant event reviews, and celebrating the achievements of our members in a variety of fields.
As with any news or communications outlet, we heavily rely on you, our members, to provide us with the content that fuels our publications. Whether it’s an article, an announcement, or a personal achievement you’d like to highlight, we encourage you to reach out and contribute.
If you’re ever unsure about who to contact or if you need assistance with submitting your content, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Simply send an email to [email protected], or you can fill out our this form to describe your request, and we will make sure to connect you with the right person to assist you. We are here to help and ensure your content is shared with the wider Region 8 community.
Committee Chair
I am honoured and delighted to serve as Chair of the Publications & Communications (P&C) Committee for the 2025-2026 term.
For those who don’t know me, I’m Nick Wainwright. My career has been rooted in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry, where I currently serve as the National Business Line Leader for Electrical and Electronics at Eurofins Scientific.
My journey with IEEE began in the late 1980s, though, like many, I remained a ‘silent member’ for years – paying my subscription and receiving my magazines. That changed just over a decade ago when I became involved with the UK & Ireland EMC Chapter. Shortly after, I took on the challenge of designing and maintaining the Section’s website, a responsibility I continue to this day. Fortunately, this experience has given me a strong foundation in publications and communications.
The P&C Committee plays a vital role in promoting the activities of Region 8 through various channels. Like all news platforms, we rely on contributions from our members. We encourage each organisation to appoint a Communications Officer who can collaborate with us to highlight events and achievements. Organizing events requires significant effort, and it’s only right that they receive the visibility they deserve – both before and after they take place.
Our key communication channels are:
Region 8 Today: Our online portal, designed to quickly share news, events, and the outstanding work of our members. https://region8today.ieeer8.org/
Region 8 News: Our flagship quarterly newsletter, keeping IEEE members informed about programs, initiatives, and activities.
Region 8 Social Media: A dynamic presence on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram, providing near real-time updates and engagement with our community.
My immediate priority as Chair is to ensure all these channels are fully active and ready to support Region 8 activities. In the medium term, we will focus on giving the main Region 8 website a much-needed refresh.
I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to Adeel Sultan for his leadership of the P&C Committee over the past four years, as well as to the dedicated committee members who served alongside him: Maja Matijasevic, Fatma Zamil, George Michael, and Mohammad Hossein Babaee.
While some existing committee members will continue to contribute, I am also eager to hear from others who can make a significant and sustained impact.
Most importantly “We Need Your News Contributions!”
Contact us:
P&C Committee: [email protected]
Article Submissions: [email protected] or via this form
I look forward to supporting the activities of Region 8 through an active and responsive P&C Committee.
Nick Wainwright
[email protected]
