Standards Review 2026

December 2025 update

As part of the Standards Review 2026 programme, the Engineering Council held a series of Themed Workshops between October and December 2025.

These sessions took a cross-cutting view of our core Standards - UK-SPEC, AHEP, AAQA, and the Regulations for Registration - exploring how emerging areas of interest might be reflected in future iterations of each document.

The six workshops held were:

Ethical, Inclusive & Human-Centred Practice
Global Responsibility & Governance
Sustainable & Regenerative Futures
Engineering Management and Innovation
Safe, Secure, Resilient Systems
Systems & Critical Thinking

Each of these events sparked lively discussions and saw fantastic engagement from participants, offering us some invaluable insights and recommendations for further consideration. Thanks to all the participants who contributed.

Following the completion of all workshops, the Professional Standards Team will compile a comprehensive log of outputs. This will inform the next phase of the programme: the 2026 formal consultation, drafting, and finalisation process.

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