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EngineeringUK reveals lack of diversity in engineering and technology sectors

Published: 05/06/2025

EngineeringUK has released its latest workforce data, revealing that there are approximately 6.4 million people working in engineering and technology roles in the UK, which accounts for around a fifth of the workforce (19.3%). …

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. …

Building professional value and ethics – EPC Annual Congress

Building professional value and ethics – EPC Annual Congress

Published: 07/06/2022

The Engineering Professors’ Council (EPC) Annual Congress is being held this week (7-9 June), as an in-person event at University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. This event includes a range of expert speakers and covers topics crucial to the engineering profession. The Engineering Council’s Head of Professional Standards, Katy Turff, will be part of the panel discussion on ‘Building professional values’ on 9 June. …

Elizabeth line opens to passengers

Elizabeth line opens to passengers

Published: 24/05/2022

The Elizabeth line (previously known as Crossrail) officially opens to the public today, increasing central London’s rail capacity by 10%. …

23 Ingenious new projects announced

23 Ingenious new projects announced

Published: 09/05/2022

The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced 23 new ‘Ingenious’ awards for public engagement projects designed to inspire the next generation of engineers. Each project received grant funding to engage communities across the UK on a variety of issues including climate change, sport, cultural heritage, and increasing diversity and inclusion in engineering. The selected projects’ topics range from sports shoes to ocean health to the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral. …

Mr Denis Edwin Filer CBE CEng FIMechE FREng TD

Mr Denis Edwin Filer CBE CEng FIMechE FREng TD

Published: 06/05/2022

The Engineering Council was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Denis Filer CBE CEng FIMechE FREng TD. We recognise the significant and lasting contribution made by Mr Filer to the Engineering Council as a Council Member from 1986-88 and Director General from 1988-1995 …

New report uncovers parents’ influence on young people on attitudes to engineering

New report uncovers parents’ influence on young people on attitudes to engineering

Published: 27/04/2022

Young people’s perceptions of engineering are strongly associated with their parents’ opinion of engineering, according to EngineeringUK’s latest Engineering Brand Monitor. For the first time, the Engineering Brand Monitor has linked the responses from over 4,000 young people and their parents. It highlights: …

UK Government announces £5 billion building safety agreement

UK Government announces £5 billion building safety agreement

Published: 20/04/2022

The UK government has announced a wide-ranging construction industry agreement, with industry contributing £5 billion to address the building safety scandal. Over 35 developers, accounting for half of new homes, have already signed up. The Building Safety Bill was drafted in response to the Grenfell Fire. New proposed laws …

Volunteer at The Big Bang Fair

Volunteer at The Big Bang Fair

Published: 12/04/2022

The Big Bang Fair, the UK’s biggest celebration of STEM for young people, is seeking volunteers to help inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. Over 30,000 young people are expected at the event – billed as the STEM event of the year. The Big Bang Fair couldn't run without enthusiastic and expert volunteers – just like you. …