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Published: 18/01/2023
Eight Engineering Council registrants have been recognised in King Charles’ first New Year Honours List. The UK Honours system recognises the extraordinary achievements and service of individuals. …
Published: 12/01/2023
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate every one of the 2,345 engineers and technicians who became professionally registered during Q4 2022, following a successful assessment of their engineering competence and commitment. …
Published: 19/12/2022
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate Prof John Chudley CEng FIMarEST on his appointment to the position of Chair of the Engineering Council’s Board of Trustees. John will take up the role in June 2022 at the Engineering Council’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), at which Professor Chris Atkin CEng FRAeS FREng formally completes his term as Chair. …
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 …
Published: 28/11/2022
This week marks the start of the Engineering Council’s next 40 years of setting and maintaining standards, following its incorporation by Royal Charter in November 1981 to ensure society continues to have confidence and trust in the engineering profession. Engineering Council CEO Alasdair Coates said “As the world faces significant, complex challenges and technology continues to develop at pace, the work of engineers is vital in shaping our future. …
Published: 16/11/2022
After nearly six years of service to the Engineering Council, Alasdair Coates BEng(Hons) MSc CEng FICE MCIHT CMIOSH has decided to retire from the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). …
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 …
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). …
Published: 08/11/2022
The Engineering Council actively supports initiatives to encourage professional recognition and career development for university staff, including the Technician Commitment. This is a university and research institution initiative, which aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines. …
Published: 08/11/2022
The Engineering Council has issued a statement on the titles of accredited or approved programmes (including degrees, apprenticeships and other qualifications) which can be found under ‘Useful Documents’ on the page Information for Higher Education providers. …