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Education and Skills Bulletin - Autumn 2024

Engineering Council revises HND recognition process for 2027 onwards

Published: 30/10/2024

Between 2011 and now, Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) have been regarded as recognised qualifications without requiring formal approval or accreditation by Engineering Council Licensed Members. …

Engineering Council publishes updated guide for 2024-2025 professional registration

Engineering Council publishes updated guide for 2024-2025 professional registration

Published: 11/10/2024

The Engineering Council has just released its updated Guide to Professional Registration for 2024-2025, offering the latest guidance on how to achieve professional registration as an engineer or technician …

Engineering Council and NCEES (USA) sign historic Mutual Recognition Agreement

Engineering Council and NCEES (USA) sign historic Mutual Recognition Agreement

Published: 11/10/2024

The Engineering Council has signed a landmark Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with the USA’s National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). …

The Engineering Council joins UKAS as members

The Engineering Council joins UKAS as members

Published: 11/10/2024

The Engineering Council has successfully been voted in to join the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), becoming the 24th member of the Government-appointed body. …

Engineering Council joins landmark Lisbon Summit to shape the future of European Engineering Accreditation

Engineering Council joins landmark Lisbon Summit to shape the future of European Engineering Accreditation

Published: 11/10/2024

The inaugural European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE) – European Accreditation Agencies’ Summit took place at the headquarters of Ordem dos Engenheiros (Order of Engineers) in Lisbon in June. …

Reimagined Degree Map to drive sustainability and ethics in engineering

Reimagined Degree Map to drive sustainability and ethics in engineering

Published: 30/10/2024

In March this year, Engineers Without Borders UK launched the Reimagined Degree Map – an interactive guide, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, to support engineering departments navigate the decisions that are urgently required to prepare students for 21st-century challenges. …

WES Lottie doll tour 2024 set to inspire the next generation of engineers

WES Lottie doll tour 2024 set to inspire the next generation of engineers

Published: 11/10/2024

The 2024 Women's Engineering Society (WES) Lottie Tour is now underway. The campaign is taking the ‘Lottie’ doll to various locations, where she is accompanied by different engineering professionals who demonstrate their work in engineering and related fields …

Increasing number of women choosing computer science degrees

Increasing number of women choosing computer science degrees

Published: 11/10/2024

The number of women choosing to study computer science at degree level in the UK has increased, according to new data from BCS, …

Top honours for engineering firms among England's best apprenticeship employers

Top honours for engineering firms among England's best apprenticeship employers

Published: 11/10/2024

The new Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers for 2024 were unveiled during a special live broadcast on Apprenticeships.gov.uk. …

Collaborative effort seeks to transform undergraduate education for net zero objectives

Collaborative effort seeks to transform undergraduate education for net zero objectives

Published: 11/10/2024

The built and natural environment think tank The Edge, in collaboration with the Engineering Council, several professional engineering institutions and other organisations, is advocating for changes in engineering education to promote a sustainable future. …

BCS report reveals SMEs struggle to hire AI and digital apprentices

BCS report reveals SMEs struggle to hire AI and digital apprentices

Published: 11/10/2024

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are calling for financial assistance from the next government to train more apprentices in AI, cybersecurity, and data skills, according to new research by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. …