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HE Bulletin - Autumn 2023

Published: 24/10/2023

Paul Bailey was appointed as new CEO of the Engineering Council in April, following the retirement of Alasdair Coates. …

HE Bulletin - Autumn 2022

Published: 07/11/2022

To clarify the minimum level at which Learning Outcomes must be achieved in accredited degrees (and other recognised programmes), ISCED/EQF thresholds have been added to the published table of Learning Outcomes. We have also published a Q&A document on Learning Outcomes, for further information. …

HE Bulletin - Summer 2022

Published: 10/06/2022

The Engineering Council has issued a statement on the titles of accredited or approved programmes. While the Engineering Council recognises that awarding organisations have the right to determine what they call their programmes and qualifications, the Engineering Council and professional engineering institutions (PEIs) also have a duty to check that any information about qualifications that are recognised as supporting professional registration is clear. …

HE Bulletin - Autumn 2021

Published: 05/11/2021

A review of the Engineering Council’s ‘Compensation and Condonement Policy’ began one academic year after publication of the policy. The review working group considered all items of feedback received since the policy was published and concluded that: …