Biggest barrier to embedding HF in healthcare? Organisational understanding. Biggest enabler? Leadership support. Our survey of 61 practitioners shows why HF specialists and clinical allies need to work together to embed HF across healthcare. We're building a stronger community across healthcare.

Struggling to find trusted human factors learning? We’ve built a competency guide to show your strengths and gaps, plus bitesize modules, CPD, accredited courses and Learning Pathways. Members also get mentors, meet‑ups and eBooks. Join us: buff.ly/V7MJJVY

Myth: "You need to be an academic to present at a human factors conference." Reality: Human factors advances with research AND practice. Challenges you solve, lessons you learn and changes you make in the real world help shape the profession's future. Share your work at IEA2027. See iea2027.com

Mobile working has changed. Has the way we design work changed with it? Our new guide explores how ergonomics and human factors can help create healthier, safer and more effective workplaces, wherever people work. Download your free copy today:

Designing Better Mobile Working Environments

Ergonomic guidelines for inclusive, safe and effective technology-enabled workplaces

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We've got a friendly 2000+ human‑factors community that's ready to chat, answer questions and share insight. With active forums, monthly online meet‑ups, and annual conferences, it’s easy to connect with people who understand your challenges. Joining is quick, simple and welcoming: buff.ly/JjUFzpS

Every accident is an incident, but not every incident is an accident. The distinction matters. Incidents, including near misses, help us understand how systems really work and where improvements are needed before harm occurs. That's where valuable learning happens. See buff.ly/yyDJ0cs

Tomorrow, 25 July, is the UN World Drowning Prevention Day with the theme 'Unite to turn the tide'. Fit to Float is a UK campaign to try to help those who find themselves in difficulty but new research shows the demands of floating vary widely between people, see ergonomics.org.uk/asset/233411...

Think you don't have anything worth sharing? Think again. If you've used ergonomics and human factors to solve a real-world problem, your experience could help others. You don't need to be an academic or an experienced speaker. Everyone starts somewhere. Make IEA2027 your first. See: iea2027.com

Discover is a free 45-minute bitesize learning experience. Through 4 real-life video examples, you’ll explore mistakes, workplace layout, decision-making and teamwork. Each video has quick questions to reinforce learning, helping you see how human factors improves life and work. See

Discover

Your first glimpse into the exciting and often surprising world of human factors

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Great example of superb user experience. This is a company that knows what's important to their customers. This is part of life's admin. It should be quick, easy and purposeful. So Starling make sure it is. (Other banks are available.)

Big ideas in the newest issue of our monthly eNewsletter, Think: global conversations ahead of IEA2027, heat controversies in sport, safer dentistry, smarter rail crowding, workplace heat protection, and the future of car seating. Read the issue and subscribe for more bit.ly/think-i77

Ever found yourself working on usability, safety, workplace design or system performance without calling it ergonomics? You might be an accidental ergonomist. If so, there's a community ready to help you build your knowledge, confidence and professional recognition. Join us: buff.ly/dSyl5hT

This insightful video from Sky Sports F1 shows how human performance compares in a Formula 1 team and an Air Ambulance crew. One exists to win races, the other to save lives. But they're both remarkable examples of what high-performing teams can achieve. See the video

Inside a meeting between F1 Teams and an Air Ambulance crew

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What makes IEA2027 different? Human factors challenges don't stop at sector boundaries, and neither do we. Join a global community sharing ideas across healthcare, transport, manufacturing, design, AI and more. 23–25 August 2027, ExceL London. See iea2027.com

Recovery at the World Cup is about far more than ice baths. Long flights, time zones, poor sleep and packed schedules all affect decision-making as well as physical performance. The best teams don't just recover better, they build systems that help players adapt and stay sharp.

Sleepiness is your body's physiological drive to fall asleep. Fatigue is broader. It's a state of reduced capacity, physical or mental and needs proper management. It's important to make the distinction so you know what to do about it. Read our resources about fatigue: buff.ly/tMXPTbN

Autonomous AI agents could transform defence by supporting faster, more effective decision-making. But how do we know they're helping, not hindering, the people who use them? Join us on 23 July at 16:00 to explore the latest research into human-autonomy teaming. Find out more: buff.ly/Z0XYSDW

The toughest opponent at the 2026 World Cup might not be another team. Heat, humidity, altitude and travel all increase cognitive workload. When players are mentally stretched, decisions slow, communication suffers and small errors become game-changing moments.

The World Cup is as much a test of cognitive performance as technical ability. Players have fractions of a second to scan, decide and act. When the brain is overloaded, runners go untracked, passes are missed and mistakes happen. Elite football is played as much with the brain as the feet.

IEA2027 is coming to London and we’re inviting your organisation to get involved. Sponsoring or exhibiting puts you in front of leaders shaping safer, smarter, more human‑centred systems. If your work supports people and performance, join us at Excel London. Explore opportunities at buff.ly/bzgLhdq

Good design makes correct use intuitive; great design anticipates mistakes and prevents harm when people get distracted or push boundaries. I’m fascinated by places where misuse‑proofing works brilliantly—or collapses. What examples stick with you?

We'd like to support better use and integration of human factors in UK healthcare. If you work in UK healthcare, we'd much appreciate if you could complete a short survey to help us with our exploration. It should only take around 5 mins to complete. Deadline: 12 Jul. See: buff.ly/3IMUtUD

How do you keep human factors evidence connected, traceable and useful over time? Join our free webinar on 30 June when Humanetics will explain how to create a structured workspace for tracking planning, findings, responsibilities, progress, evidence and outputs. See : buff.ly/4IVaGNB

Human factors work generates valuable evidence, but it's often scattered across tools and documents. Join our free webinar on 30 June (16:00 BST) to explore a more structured approach to managing findings, tracking actions and maintaining traceability. See buff.ly/4IVaGNB

Don’t rush your career stages. Get hands‑on experience. Seek professional recognition. Stay sector‑agnostic. Ask for help. Leverage your background. Bridge academia & practice. Just some of the advice shared by experienced members at our recent Careers in Human Factors meet-up. See: buff.ly/mLDeNAB

Yesterday was World Motorcycle Day. It's an opportunity to remember the significant road safety legacy of CIEHF past president Prof Alex Stedmon, whose early passing last month was a sad shock to so many. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. See: buff.ly/GMDn9oR

The new issue of our eNewsletter Think is out, exploring comfort in crowded aircraft cabins, trust in AI banking, eye‑tracking for safer worksites, tech shaping sport, joined‑up patient records, and whether exoskeletons + cobots truly help. A great read. See bit.ly/Think-i76

Unlocking your potential in human factors starts here. Check out our Professional Competency Checklist, a practical way to reflect on your skills, spot development priorities and plan your next steps. Download it here: buff.ly/w7L9doq

Keeping humans in the loop isn’t optional — it’s how we keep systems grounded in reality. People bring judgement, nuance and adaptability that automation can’t. If we want safe, resilient design, we need humans meaningfully in the loop. See www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iS-...

What is Human In The Loop with AI? How HITL Shapes AI Systems

YouTube video by IBM Technology

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World Cup Human Factors: the new Adidas Trionda is more than a four‑panel, sensor‑equipped match ball. Its real impact is in how players and officials adapt to its behaviour. In today’s data‑rich game, performance emerges from people + tech working as one.