IChemE offers expert support to government in response to the coronavirus
Published: 25/03/2020
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has written to the UK government to volunteer the profession’s support during the COVID-19 emergency. …
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Engineering response to Covid-19 – can you help?
Engineering response to Covid-19 – can you help?
Published: 20/03/2020
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) is putting together an initiative to bring together engineers to help tackle the challenge of Covid-19 pandemic …
WE50 Awards in 2020 focus on ‘Sustainability’
WE50 Awards in 2020 focus on ‘Sustainability’
Published: 16/03/2020
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has launched the Top 50 Women in Engineering Awards (WE50) for 2020 with the theme of ‘Sustainability’. …
Consultation launches on external quality assurance changes - deadline extended
Consultation launches on external quality assurance changes - deadline extended
Published: 04/03/2020
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute) is gathering views on proposals for all EQA to be delivered by Ofqual and the Office for Students (OfS). …
Structural Awards opens with new categories and sustainable emphasis
Structural Awards opens with new categories and sustainable emphasis
Published: 04/02/2020
Nominations are open until 20 April 2020 for the Structural Awards, presented by the Institution of Structural Engineers. These are the only international awards focused exclusively on structural engineering excellence and entries are welcome from innovative structural engineering projects around the world. …
National Apprenticeship Week 2020
National Apprenticeship Week 2020
Published: 30/01/2020
An opportunity to celebrate the diversity and value that apprenticeships bring to employers, apprentices and communities, National Apprenticeship Week runs from 3-9 February …
Updated guidance published for timber building structures
Updated guidance published for timber building structures
Published: 02/12/2019
Updated guidance has been published on the structural design of timber buildings within the UK. …
Nominations open for the 2020 MacRobert Award
Nominations open for the 2020 MacRobert Award
Published: 18/11/2019
The MacRobert Award is now open for nominations. Currently in its 51st year, the MacRobert Award is the UK’s longest-running and most prestigious prize for engineering innovation. The winning organisation will receive a gold medal, with a cash prize of £50,000 …
Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers becomes Institution of Power Engineers
Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers becomes Institution of Power Engineers
Published: 12/11/2019
The Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers (IDGTE) has rebranded as the Institution of Power Engineers (IPowerE). This name change reflects the 106 year old institution’s evolving focus and commitment to the latest technologies in a changing landscape of power and power generation. …
Public consultation opens on apprenticeships in engineering and manufacturing
Public consultation opens on apprenticeships in engineering and manufacturing
Published: 23/10/2019
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) has launched a public consultation on apprenticeships. The consultation forms part of a larger, wide-ranging Route Review into technical education in the sector. This will examine apprenticeship standards on the Engineering and Manufacturing Route, as well as the fifty-nine apprenticeships which come under this grouping. …
Rooke Award for public engagement with engineering presented to astronaut Tim Peake
Rooke Award for public engagement with engineering presented to astronaut Tim Peake
Published: 17/10/2019
Tim Peake, the UK’s first European Space Agency astronaut, yesterday received one of the Royal Academy of Engineering's (RAEng) top accolades …