Inventor Sir James Dyson sets up institute to tackle skills gap
Published: 14/11/2016
Inventor Sir James Dyson has announced he will open his own institute to train engineers, in order to "tackle head-on the dearth of skilled engineers in the UK" …
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Inventor Sir James Dyson sets up institute to tackle skills gap
It's Tomorrow's Engineers Week
It's Tomorrow's Engineers Week
Published: 07/11/2016
Tomorrow’s Engineers Week has arrived to shine a spotlight on engineering careers …
Engineering industry says renewed focus on industrial strategy is key to the UK’s global competitiveness outside the EU
Engineering industry says renewed focus on industrial strategy is key to the UK’s global competitiveness outside the EU
Published: 17/10/2016
A report published by the UK engineering profession hails the government’s renewed focus on industrial strategy as a major opportunity to help the UK compete on the world stage …
Participants sought for Europe-wide study into cooperation between businesses and universities
Participants sought for Europe-wide study into cooperation between businesses and universities
Published: 14/10/2016
The European Commission has commissioned a study on the cooperation between higher education institutions and public and private organisations in Europe …
Professionally registered members scoop prizes at IMechE awards
Professionally registered members scoop prizes at IMechE awards
Published: 11/10/2016
Engineering Technician of the Year and EngTech Visionary are among categories at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Vision Awards, celebrating talented engineers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to engineering …
Sign up for the inspirational Caroline Haslett Lecture
Sign up for the inspirational Caroline Haslett Lecture
Published: 28/09/2016
The Caroline Haslett Lecture, organised by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) is on 8 November 2016 with guest lecturer Dame Stephanie Shirley. The free talk will be followed by the presentation of the 2016 Karen Burt Award …
Engineering and development leaders assemble at Royal Academy of Engineering conference
Engineering and development leaders assemble at Royal Academy of Engineering conference
Published: 27/09/2016
Engineers, entrepreneurs, academics and experienced international development professionals gathered for a conference to explore how engineering can drive progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals …
Skills survey finds student work experience is solution to engineering skills gap
Skills survey finds student work experience is solution to engineering skills gap
Published: 26/09/2016
As much as 62% of engineering employers say graduates don’t have the right skills for today’s workplace, according to the 2016 Skills and Demand in Industry report, published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) …
Major engineering employers exhibiting at October’s Graduate Engineer Show
Major engineering employers exhibiting at October’s Graduate Engineer Show
Published: 26/09/2016
The UK’s major engineering employers are lined up to attract the next generation of engineering talent at the Graduate Engineer Show, on 26 October 2016 in Derby …
EU STEM Coalition to launch three-year plan
EU STEM Coalition to launch three-year plan
Published: 24/09/2016
The EU STEM Coalition, which was established in October 2015, will kick-off a three-year strategic plan at its upcoming General Meeting in Copenhagen …