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Implementation of sanctions against Russia

Implementation of sanctions against Russia

Published: 16/12/2022

Measures announced on 30 September to prohibit the provision of services to persons connected with Russia have been implemented today, with regulations under Section 55(3) of the Sanctions Act.   These measures prohibit the direct or indirect provision of engineering services, IT consultancy and design services (as well as advertising services, auditing services and architectural services) to persons connected with Russia. “Persons” in this context includes legal entities as well as individuals …

Cop27 climate goals won’t be met without data science and digital skills, says BCS CEO

Cop27 climate goals won’t be met without data science and digital skills, says BCS CEO

Published: 08/11/2022

Global leaders must put data scientists and broader digital skills at the centre of their climate change ambitions, the professional body for information technology has said. …

Formal signing of agreements to facilitate mobility of professional engineers

Formal signing of agreements to facilitate mobility of professional engineers

Published: 21/10/2022

The Engineering Council is pleased to announce the formal signing of new agreements with Spanish professional bodies Asociación de Ingenieros Profesionales de España (AIPE) and Agency for Qualification of Professional Engineers (AQPE), which will facilitate the mobility and recognition of engineering professionals between the UK and Spain. …

Agreements to facilitate professional mobility with Spain

Agreements to facilitate professional mobility with Spain

Published: 29/09/2022

The Engineering Council is pleased to announce new agreements with Spanish professional bodies Asociación de Ingenieros Profesionales de España (AIPE) and Agency for Qualification of Professional Engineers (AQPE), which will facilitate the mobility and recognition of engineering professionals between the UK and Spain. …

Dual Accreditation of Bachelors Degrees

Dual Accreditation of Bachelors Degrees

Published: 09/06/2022

In 2009 the Engineering Council issued a policy where all honours degrees accredited as partially meeting CEng learning outcomes from intake year 1999 were deemed to automatically have ‘dual accreditation’ for IEng and be eligible for recognition under the Sydney Accord. This policy was reviewed during 2021 and revised to more clearly differentiate between IEng and CEng accredited degrees. It was decided to revoke automatic dual accreditation. This change to policy protects the international sta …

UK and Australia sign trade deal – benefits for engineering mobility

UK and Australia sign trade deal – benefits for engineering mobility

Published: 20/12/2021

The Engineering Council welcomes the announcement of a UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), particularly the recognition of the essential role that professional services play in facilitating trade and investment. …

Online Safety Bill – policy briefing from BCS

Online Safety Bill – policy briefing from BCS

Published: 15/12/2021

The Online Safety Bill completed its Committee stage in parliament. The Bill is one of the UK’s most far-reaching attempts to regulate online content, and the results are likely to impact far beyond the UK. BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, have produced a policy briefing assessing the Bill, which has the potential to significantly change both how online platforms are responding to risks to users …

Accredited degrees now listed on European Database

Accredited degrees now listed on European Database

Published: 05/11/2021

Accredited degrees listed on the Engineering Council’s recognised course search database are now also listed on the FEANI European Engineering Education Database (EEED). The EEED is a very important reference tool for …

Making It Work - Engineering Council event

Making It Work - Engineering Council event

Published: 22/03/2021

Experts help launch engineering standards & guidance on sustainability. Engineers have a crucial role to play in achieving global goals and building a more sustainable world. On 21 April, industry regulator the Engineering Council will be running an online event setting out the big picture of how professional standards and guidance can support practising engineers, at all career levels, towards this goal. …

Professional registration shows strong growth in another record year for technicians

Professional registration shows strong growth in another record year for technicians

Published: 05/03/2020

2019 was both a strong year for professional registration overall, with a 24.26% increase in new titles added to the Register, and another record year for technicians. …