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Online mental health self-check tool launched to support engineers and technicians

Published: 17/09/2024

A new online Mental Health Check-In tool has been launched by Foothold, the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Benevolent Fund, aimed at enhancing mental health support within the engineering community. …

Rooke Award 2023 winner announced

Rooke Award 2023 winner announced

Published: 31/07/2023

Congratulations to inventor and entrepreneur, Ruth Amos, who has won the 2023 Rooke Award, one of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng)’s most prestigious awards. The British inventor, presenter, professional speaker and co-founder of the YouTube channel ‘Kids Invent Stuff’ was presented with the accolade at the RAEng Awards Dinner on 13 July. …

Engineering Council included on the new Regulated Professions Register

Engineering Council included on the new Regulated Professions Register

Published: 27/06/2023

The Engineering Council is one of the professional organisations listed in the Regulated Professions Register (RPR), a new digital service launched by The Department for Business and Trade that provides information about 200 regulated professions in the UK in one place, on GOV.UK. …

EngineeringUK report has revealed increasing demand for engineers and growth in ‘green’ jobs

EngineeringUK report has revealed increasing demand for engineers and growth in ‘green’ jobs

Published: 30/05/2023

A new report commissioned by EngineeringUK has found that demand for engineers is predicted to grow faster than for other occupations and that vacancies for ‘green engineering’ roles in the UK have increased by more than half (55%) over the last five years. …

Professor Patrick Dowling CBE CEng FREng FRS DL

Professor Patrick Dowling CBE CEng FREng FRS DL

Published: 05/05/2023

It is with deep regret that the Engineering Council has learned of the death of one of its former Chairs, Professor Patrick Dowling CBE CEng FREng FRS DL. …

New report says engineering culture in the UK needs to become more inclusive

New report says engineering culture in the UK needs to become more inclusive

Published: 03/05/2023

The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) has recently published a new report, Inclusive Cultures in Engineering 2023, in which it concluded that the culture of the engineering profession in the UK needs to accelerate its drive to become more inclusive if the UK is to continue to be a key player in the global race for engineering skills. …

The Karen Burt Memorial Award for the best newly Chartered woman engineer is open for nominations

The Karen Burt Memorial Award for the best newly Chartered woman engineer is open for nominations

Published: 13/04/2023

The Karen Burt Memorial Award is now open for nominations. The award is made annually by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) to the best recently registered female Chartered Engineer in the disciplines of engineering, applied science and IT. …

EngineeringUK announce appointment of new Chair

EngineeringUK announce appointment of new Chair

Published: 29/03/2023

EngineeringUK has announced that their new Chair will be Iain Conn, taking over from Malcolm Brinded on 1 October 2023. …

Royal Academy of Engineering establishes a new Enterprise Hub in Wales

Royal Academy of Engineering establishes a new Enterprise Hub in Wales

Published: 28/03/2023

The Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) has announced the launch of a new Enterprise Hub to support engineering and technology entrepreneurs in Wales. …

New report on engineering in higher education released by EngineeringUK

New report on engineering in higher education released by EngineeringUK

Published: 22/03/2023

A new research report exploring the number, characteristics and outcomes of engineering and technology students in higher education in the UK has recently been released by EngineeringUK. …

Hawley Award 2023: Applications now open for engineering innovations that will help achieve Net Zero

Hawley Award 2023: Applications now open for engineering innovations that will help achieve Net Zero

Published: 22/03/2023

Applications are now open for the Hawley Award for Engineering Innovation. An engraved medal, certificate and £5,000 prize will be presented to an individual who has personally produced an engineering innovation that has demonstrable benefits in the drive to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050. …