The annual Engineering Council Professional Affiliates Seminar was held at Weston House in May, attended by staff and members from 13 of the current affiliates. 

As well as providing an ideal networking opportunity, discussion topics included new marketing initiatives, the government's establishment of a new Technician Council, an update on key international issues and the simplification of the registration process for affiliates.

Engineering Council Professional Affiliates are engineering institutions closely associated with, but not licensed by, the Engineering Council.  They are an influential group, each of which has furthered the knowledge and understanding of a particular area or aspect of engineering and technology.

The benefits of affiliation, for which they pay an annual fee, are two-fold:  access to information for staff and members via the Engineering Council Extranet, networks and an opportunity to contribute to industry developments; and the opportunity to offer professional registration for their members through an agreement with an existing licensed body.  Several Professional Affiliates have themselves progressed to licensed status.

There are currently 18 Professional Affiliates and the Engineering Council has a promotional campaign under way in order to significantly increase the number of institutions enjoying the scheme's membership benefits.

More details on Professional Affiliates can be found on our website at: /about-us/our-partners/professional-affiliates

For further information on joining, or to nominate a potential new Professional Affiliate please contact abodimeade@engc.org.uk .