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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Inspiring the next generation of engineers and technicians
Inspiring the next generation of engineers and technicians
Published: 23/01/2023
Professionally registered engineers and technicians are among those best placed to encourage a new generation of people into engineering. They are inspiring students and young people at all levels – by teaching and assessing in schools and colleges, through to university research and supervision. …
Inquiry launched to investigate urgent need to grow apprenticeships in engineering, manufacturing and technology
Inquiry launched to investigate urgent need to grow apprenticeships in engineering, manufacturing and technology
Published: 11/01/2023
Former Labour and Conservative ministers Lord Knight and Lord Willetts, with support from charity EngineeringUK, are today launching an inquiry to uncover the reasons behind the worrying decline in engineering, manufacturing and technology apprenticeships starts seen over recent years in the UK. …
New CEO appointed by IChemE
New CEO appointed by IChemE
Published: 09/01/2023
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced that Chartered Chemical Engineer Yvonne Baker OBE CEng MIChemE has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Yvonne will take up the post from April 2023, following Jon Prichard’s decision to step down from the role in September 2022. …
Women choosing computing degrees in record numbers, says BCS
Women choosing computing degrees in record numbers, says BCS
Published: 21/12/2022
Computing degrees have seen a 23% growth in accepted applications from women since 2019; according to new analysis by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. This is a higher percentage rise than for any other UCAS subject group, meaning that the number of young women taking computer science degrees is growing faster than for any other UK university subject. …
MSc Motorsport Scholarship Programme, supporting black students
MSc Motorsport Scholarship Programme, supporting black students
Published: 20/12/2022
The MSc Motorsport Scholarship Programme, a new programme created with the support of the Ignite Partnership, aims to support individuals from Black or mixed Black ethnic backgrounds who wish to study a Masters degree in motorsport (or a related eligible course). If you are in the final year of your undergraduate degree, or you have graduated within the last 3 years and you meet all other eligibility criteria, you can apply. …
Invest in professionalism, digital skills and infrastructure - BCS response to the Autumn Statement
Invest in professionalism, digital skills and infrastructure - BCS response to the Autumn Statement
Published: 17/11/2022
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT welcomes the Government’s ambition for the UK to be the next Silicon Valley. …
Visionary behind Hubble Space Telescope control system and passenger safety technology awarded Prince Philip Medal
Visionary behind Hubble Space Telescope control system and passenger safety technology awarded Prince Philip Medal
Published: 16/11/2022
Space technology pioneer Dr Asad Madni FREng has been presented with the Academy’s most prestigious individual award, the Prince Philip Medal, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Royal Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng), presented the award in London …
Guidance for individual engineers
Guidance for individual engineers
Published: 10/11/2022
The Engineering Council produces a series of guidance publications for individual engineers and technicians, which may also be useful to those studying engineering. Topics given enhanced emphasis in the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP) fourth edition include sustainability and ethics …
Engineering Subject Benchmark Statement
Engineering Subject Benchmark Statement
Published: 10/11/2022
A Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) consultation on the Engineering Subject Benchmark Statement closed on 2 November and a response was submitted by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC). …
Industry-academia partnerships showcased by Bhattacharyya Award
Industry-academia partnerships showcased by Bhattacharyya Award
Published: 10/11/2022
Six exceptional industry-academia partnerships from across the UK were shortlisted for the second annual Bhattacharyya Award, by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and WMG at the University of Warwick. …