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Hawley Award 2025: Nominations now open to recognise excellence in net zero engineering solutions

Published: 02/12/2024

Applications are now open for the Hawley Award for Engineering Innovation, presented by the Worshipful Company of Engineers through the Engineers Trust. Awarded annually, the prize includes an engraved medal, certificate and a £5,000 prize, recognising an individual whose innovation contributes to achieving net zero carbon by 2050. …

Healthcare providers need engineers' involvement to achieve net zero objectives

Healthcare providers need engineers' involvement to achieve net zero objectives

Published: 24/05/2024

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) argues that the NHS needs to make significant investments in sustainable healthcare technologies to decrease emissions and minimise waste. …

IChemE’s survey highlights Chartered member status as a crucial factor influencing salaries

IChemE’s survey highlights Chartered member status as a crucial factor influencing salaries

Published: 22/05/2024

A recent employment survey conducted by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has established that Chartered member status is the primary determinant of median salary. …

Entries now open for SOE’s Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards

Entries now open for SOE’s Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards

Published: 17/05/2024

The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has announced that entries are now open for this year’s Safety and Resilience in Engineering Awards. …

Learned Societies’ Liaison Officer at the Foundation for Science and Technology, Keith Lawrey, retires after more than a quarter of a century

Learned Societies’ Liaison Officer at the Foundation for Science and Technology, Keith Lawrey, retires after more than a quarter of a century

Published: 07/05/2024

Keith Lawrey has retired from his role as a specialist Learned and Professional Societies Officer at the Foundation for Science and Technology. To celebrate a very distinguished career, a special retirement send-off was held in his honour at Gray’s Inn on 24 April. …

Engineers 2030 – a new vision for tomorrow’s engineering workforce

Engineers 2030 – a new vision for tomorrow’s engineering workforce

Published: 24/04/2024

The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), in collaboration with the National Engineering Policy Centre, has launched a new consultation to examine how engineering knowledge and skills are changing in the 21st century and what will be required to attract, educate, recruit, and support future engineers and technicians …

UK signs new trade pact with US state of Texas

UK signs new trade pact with US state of Texas

Published: 22/03/2024

On 13 March, the UK signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) with Texas, the second largest state in the US, aimed at boosting trade, investment and commerce between the two regions. …

IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards 2024 now open for entries

IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards 2024 now open for entries

Published: 11/03/2024

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Sustainable Future Awards return for the second year to celebrate pioneering individuals and organisations from around the world who are actively shaping practices towards sustainability. …

Honouring the remarkable achievements of inspiring female engineers during Women’s History Month

Honouring the remarkable achievements of inspiring female engineers during Women’s History Month

Published: 07/03/2024

Engineering encompasses a broad range of disciplines, representing a rich spectrum of fields. Traditionally perceived as a profession dominated by men, addressing the issue of women's underrepresentation is a key focus, requiring heightened emphasis on diversity and inclusion efforts. …

CABE announces the winners of the Built Environment Awards 2024

CABE announces the winners of the Built Environment Awards 2024

Published: 16/02/2024

The Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) Built Environment Awards ceremony took place on Friday 9 February at the prestigious Grand Hotel Birmingham. …

National Apprenticeship Week 2024 – Skills for Life

National Apprenticeship Week 2024 – Skills for Life

Published: 05/02/2024

This week (5-11 February) is the 17th National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), with a returning theme of ‘Skills for Life’. The annual celebration of apprenticeships is a great opportunity for employers and organisations to encourage more people to explore the benefits of apprenticeships and showcase rewarding careers. …