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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Rashik Parmar becomes new Chief Executive Officer of BCS
Rashik Parmar becomes new Chief Executive Officer of BCS
Published: 18/08/2022
Rashik Parmar MBE has today been announced as the new Group CEO of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. BCS is one of the professional engineering institutions (PEIs) licensed by the Engineering Council. Rashik, formerly VP Technology for IBM in Europe, takes over from acting CEO Rob Deri, who remains part of the senior executive team. He will take up his post at BCS on 1 October this year. …
Net zero workforce report highlights lack of understanding around green STEM jobs
Net zero workforce report highlights lack of understanding around green STEM jobs
Published: 02/08/2022
Insights from a new report by EngineeringUK suggest the UK could be approaching a net zero skills shortage. The net zero workforce report is an analysis of almost 30 research reports from across the engineering sector into the green jobs and engineering skills needed to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy. …
Lottie doll tour 2022 aims to capture interest of future engineers
Lottie doll tour 2022 aims to capture interest of future engineers
Published: 02/08/2022
2022 will be the seventh Women's Engineering Society (WES) Lottie Tour, which will once again show how varied and exciting it is to work in engineering. …
Dame Judith Hackitt underlines importance of lifelong learning
Dame Judith Hackitt underlines importance of lifelong learning
Published: 21/07/2022
“It is important for every one of us to recognise that life-long learning is essential in a profession where we are delivering solutions for society”, Dame Judith Hackitt CEng FIChemE FREng said, …
Dr. Hayaatun Sillem honoured by the engineering academic community
Dr. Hayaatun Sillem honoured by the engineering academic community
Published: 18/07/2022
The Engineering Professors’ Council (EPC), the representative body of UK engineering academics, has announced that its biennial President’s Prize has been awarded to Dr Hayaatun Sillem CBE, for her exemplary contribution to the world of engineering. …
The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) is on a mission to encourage engineers to become professionally registered
The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) is on a mission to encourage engineers to become professionally registered
Published: 13/07/2022
Independent research tells The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) that registered engineers are more successful in their careers than those that are non-registered. …
IOM3 marks 20 years
IOM3 marks 20 years
Published: 06/07/2022
In June 2022, The Institute of Minerals, Materials and Mining (IOM3) marked 20 years since its creation. The merger of the Institute of Materials (IoM) and the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy (IMM) to create IOM3 brought together two membership bodies with complementary interests. …
Women in engineering – INWED 2022
Women in engineering – INWED 2022
Published: 23/06/2022
International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) takes place on 23 June 2022. This annual awareness day exists to raise the profile of female engineers and technicians, spotlighting their achievements in engineering. To celebrate #INWED22, we have spoken to some of our talented and inspiring women registrants about their motivations, their careers, and how their work is shaping the world. …
Winners of Top 50 Women in Engineering revealed
Winners of Top 50 Women in Engineering revealed
Published: 23/06/2022
As part of International Women in Engineering Day 2022, The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has announced the winners of the Top 50 Women in Engineering awards. Now in its seventh year, the 2022 WE50 winners celebrate women who have created or improved a product or process that makes a difference. The number and standard of nominations were high, emphasising the exceptional achievements made by women in this field. The WE50 awards were judged by a panel of industry experts. …
Creating a ‘clinical satnav’ for doctors will save lives, say digital health experts
Creating a ‘clinical satnav’ for doctors will save lives, say digital health experts
Published: 22/06/2022
Providing better computerised advice for routine medical decisions will save lives and help to solve problems like over-prescription of antibiotics, according to a new report by the professional body for IT. …