Engineering Council officially launches new UK-SPEC HRB Standard
Published: 12/06/2025
The official launch of a new Standard for building safety was held on 1 May at the House of Lords at an event hosted by his Lordship the Earl of Lindsay. …
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New regulations published under the Building Safety Act
New regulations published under the Building Safety Act
Published: 23/08/2023
The Government has recently published five new regulations as part of the Building Safety Act 2022 …
Rooke Award 2023 winner announced
Rooke Award 2023 winner announced
Published: 31/07/2023
Congratulations to inventor and entrepreneur, Ruth Amos, who has won the 2023 Rooke Award, one of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)’s most prestigious awards. The British inventor, presenter, professional speaker and co-founder of the YouTube channel ‘Kids Invent Stuff’ was presented with the accolade at the RAEng Awards Dinner on 13 July. …
Engineering Council included on the new Regulated Professions Register
Engineering Council included on the new Regulated Professions Register
Published: 27/06/2023
The Engineering Council is one of the professional organisations listed in the Regulated Professions Register (RPR), a new digital service launched by The Department for Business and Trade that provides information about 200 regulated professions in the UK in one place, on GOV.UK. …
EngineeringUK report has revealed increasing demand for engineers and growth in ‘green’ jobs
EngineeringUK report has revealed increasing demand for engineers and growth in ‘green’ jobs
Published: 30/05/2023
A new report commissioned by EngineeringUK has found that demand for engineers is predicted to grow faster than for other occupations and that vacancies for ‘green engineering’ roles in the UK have increased by more than half (55%) over the last five years. …
Professor Patrick Dowling CBE CEng FREng FRS DL
Professor Patrick Dowling CBE CEng FREng FRS DL
Published: 05/05/2023
It is with deep regret that the Engineering Council has learned of the death of one of its former Chairs, Professor Patrick Dowling CBE CEng FREng FRS DL. …
New report says engineering culture in the UK needs to become more inclusive
New report says engineering culture in the UK needs to become more inclusive
Published: 03/05/2023
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) has recently published a new report, Inclusive Cultures in Engineering 2023, in which it concluded that the culture of the engineering profession in the UK needs to accelerate its drive to become more inclusive if the UK is to continue to be a key player in the global race for engineering skills. …
The Karen Burt Memorial Award for the best newly Chartered woman engineer is open for nominations
The Karen Burt Memorial Award for the best newly Chartered woman engineer is open for nominations
Published: 13/04/2023
The Karen Burt Memorial Award is now open for nominations. The award is made annually by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) to the best recently registered female Chartered Engineer in the disciplines of engineering, applied science and IT. …
EngineeringUK announce appointment of new Chair
EngineeringUK announce appointment of new Chair
Published: 29/03/2023
EngineeringUK has announced that their new Chair will be Iain Conn, taking over from Malcolm Brinded on 1 October 2023. …
Royal Academy of Engineering establishes a new Enterprise Hub in Wales
Royal Academy of Engineering establishes a new Enterprise Hub in Wales
Published: 28/03/2023
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) has announced the launch of a new Enterprise Hub to support engineering and technology entrepreneurs in Wales. …
New report on engineering in higher education released by EngineeringUK
New report on engineering in higher education released by EngineeringUK
Published: 22/03/2023
A new research report exploring the number, characteristics and outcomes of engineering and technology students in higher education in the UK has recently been released by EngineeringUK. …