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Maintaining professional registration through career breaks - supporting women in engineering
Women’s History Month is a time to honour the achievements of women in engineering – those who have built, designed and developed innovations; those who have broken down barriers, challenged expectations and pushed the profession forward.
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Engineering Council highlights flexible programme adjustments for exceptional circumstances
In response to the current situation affecting parts of the Middle East and recognising that some governments in the region have directed universities to transition to online learning, the Engineering Council acknowledges that higher education providers with accredited provision in affected areas may need to introduce temporary adjustments to programme delivery and assessment arrangements.
Case Study
Tomasz Kasprus MEng CEng MIFireE MSFPE
I first became Chartered in 2016. Pursuing Chartered Engineer (HRB) was different - it felt necessary given the changes in regulation and the increased focus on higher-risk buildings. It was about demonstrating current competence in a more demanding environment and recognising that professional standards must evolve with responsibility.
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Government publishes first Annual Report following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
The Government has published its first annual update on delivering the Phase 2 recommendations, one year after its formal response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s final report.
Insight
Celebrating trusted professionals during Chartered Week 2026
The Engineering Council is proud to support Chartered Week 2026, which takes place from 23 to 27 February. This national initiative recognises the professionals and organisations setting the benchmark for competence, integrity and ethical practice.
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Engineering Council and Royal Academy of Engineering update ethical guidance to meet a new era of engineering challenges
The Engineering Council and the Royal Academy of Engineering have chosen Chartered Week (23–27 February) to publish an update of their joint Statement on Ethical Principles for the engineering profession, first published over 20 years ago.
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Engineering profession reaffirms ethical leadership during Chartered Week
As the engineering community comes together to celebrate Chartered Week (23-27 February), the Engineering Council is reinforcing the central role ethical behaviour and professional integrity play in maintaining public confidence in engineering
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Permanent Way Institution becomes the Railway Engineering Institution
The Permanent Way Institution (PWI) has formally changed its name to the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI).
Case Study
Emmanuel Atiba CEng MEI MIET
Being professionally registered signals my commitment to the rigour of industry critique and trust. I see Chartered Engineer status as having a travel passport in place of other forms of IDs, because it has been standardised via UK-SPEC to match up with global engineering work ethics and maintains continued professional development.
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Building Safety – looking ahead to future priorities at the Building Safety Conference
The Building Safety Conference 2026 will be taking place on 17 March 2026, hosted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in London. It will provide a forum to support and inform the construction engineering industry, bringing together leading voices from building construction and industry regulation.
News Letters
Engage February 2026
Welcome to Engage, the Engineering Council’s bi-monthly eNewsletter.