Engineering Council

CIHT Award shortlist announced

Published: 30/07/2020

The Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) has announced the shortlists for its 2020 Awards, with categories including Employer of the Year and Creating Better Places Award. …

BAME IT workers better qualified, but less likely to be in top jobs, says survey

Published: 13/07/2020

A new survey from The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) finds that BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic) IT professionals are less likely to be in positions of responsibility than those of white ethnicity - despite on the whole being better qualified. …

'STEM: The Hidden Workforce' survey published

Published: 09/07/2020

A new survey by STEM Returners has found that two thirds feel the traditional recruitment process works against them. …

“Once-in-a-generation opportunity to recalibrate the economy,” says Institution of Civil Engineers

Published: 01/07/2020

The UK has a “once-in-a-generation opportunity to recalibrate the economy” and build a net-zero future, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The Covid-19 pandemic has created an unprecedented chance to reset the way we design, build and operate infrastructure in the future. …

Engineering a resilient future - NEPC

Published: 10/06/2020

'Engineering a resilient future', published today by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) champions the important role that the engineering community has already played in advising the UK government during the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Australian Maritime Safety Director to take up IChemE Deputy President role

Published: 20/05/2020

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced that Jane Cutler, currently a Non-Executive Director with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, has been elected by the membership to take up the position of Deputy President from June. …

National Engineering Policy Centre to provide advice to government on reaching net zero emissions

Published: 06/05/2020

The National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, has convened a diverse range of experts to provide agile and continued advice to government to help address the long-term global threat posed by climate change and support its goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. …

New biosector careers profiles launched to inspire students

Published: 24/04/2020

A new collection of chemical engineering career profiles has been launched by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to inspire the next generation into a prosperous career in the bioeconomy. …