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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Caroline Gumble to become The Welding Institute’s first woman CEO
Caroline Gumble to become The Welding Institute’s first woman CEO
Published: 07/02/2025
The Welding Institute (TWI) have announced that Caroline Gumble has been appointed as their new CEO and will take up the role in July this year. …
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 celebrates ‘Skills for Life’
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 celebrates ‘Skills for Life’
Published: 07/02/2025
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) takes place from 10-16 February with the theme of ‘Skills for Life’. …
2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize honours machine learning champions
2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize honours machine learning champions
Published: 05/02/2025
The winners of the 2025 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QEPrize) have been announced at a ceremony at the Science Museum in London attended by HRH the Princess Royal. …
Retrofitting for healthier, safer and more sustainable homes
Retrofitting for healthier, safer and more sustainable homes
Published: 20/12/2024
A new report from the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) has outlined how building retrofit schemes can help to make indoor environments healthier, safer and more energy efficient. …
Hawley Award 2025: Nominations now open to recognise excellence in net zero engineering solutions
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. …
Entries now open for Innovation for All Award 2025
Entries now open for Innovation for All Award 2025
Published: 29/11/2024
The Worshipful Company of Engineers, in association with UK-based charity Tech4All, has opened nominations for the Innovation for All Award 2025. …
New UK funding to support over 4,700 science and engineering postgraduate university places
New UK funding to support over 4,700 science and engineering postgraduate university places
Published: 14/11/2024
The UK Government has announced a £500m skills drive that will support thousands of engineering and science students studying advanced degrees at 45 universities in the UK. …
MacRobert Award nominations now open for 2025
MacRobert Award nominations now open for 2025
Published: 30/10/2024
The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) has opened nominations for the 2025 MacRobert Award. The award recognises outstanding engineering innovation, with a focus on projects that combine technical brilliance with commercial success and societal impact. …
Engineers call for urgent action to reduce critical material demand in the UK
Engineers call for urgent action to reduce critical material demand in the UK
Published: 11/10/2024
A new report by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) has advocated for the UK Government to implement a comprehensive and robust materials strategy. It is calling for a new initiative to reduce demand, reuse and recycle critical resources, to align with the country's net zero ambitions and enhance economic security. …
National Engineering Day 2024 honours inspiring engineering role models
National Engineering Day 2024 honours inspiring engineering role models
Published: 08/10/2024
National Engineering Day, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) aims to make engineering and the UK’s engineers more visible. Held on 13 November, the day is a celebration of how engineers enhance our daily lives and help shape a better world. …