Date(s) - 14/05/2018 - 16/05/2018
16:00 - 14:00
Location
Harper Adams University
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Is engineering HE fit for the future? The EPC Congress 2018 will explore how we need to adapt teaching, research and our relationship with industry to meet the challenges of a fast-changing world.
The Annual Congress is the big event in the EPC calendar – an opportunity to network, gain and share insights and stay in touch with developments in policy and practice in teaching, research and innovation.
This year, we are being generously hosted by Harper Adams University in bucolic surroundings in Shropshire, where we have a programme of over 20 high-profile and expert speakers. The event is not to be missed by engineering academics in UK higher education, whether you’re a senior professor or have recently joined the profession.
CONFIRMED KEYNOTES AND SPEAKERS
Andrew Basu-McGowan, Policy Manager, National Centre for Universities & Business
Simon Blackmore, Director, National Centre for Precision Farming
Dawn Bonfield MBE, Founder & Director, Towards Vision
Jules Carter, Engineering Director, Axon Automotive
Alasdair Coates, Chief Executive, The Engineering Council
Katie Cresswell-Maynard, Chief Executive, Engineers without Borders UK
Dame Ann Dowling OM DBE, President, Royal Academy of Engineering
Kel Fidler, Adviser at NMiTE and former Vice Chancellor, Northumbria University, and Chairman, The Engineering Council
Libby John, PVC and Head of College of Science & Engineering, University of Lincoln
David Llewellyn, Vice Chancellor, Harper Adams University
Hamish McAlpine, Senior Policy Adviser on Knowledge Exchange, UK Research & Innovation
Richard Noble OBE, Bloodhound Project Director and Land Speed Record Holder
Sarah Spurgeon OBE, President, Engineering Professors’ Council, Head of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at UCL, and immediate Past President, Institute of Measurement & Control
… and comedy at the Congress Dinner from Stand-up and Materials Engineer Anna Ploszajski
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All academic staff in any engineering discipline – from early career staff through lecturers and researchers to department heads, deans of faculties, PVCs and VCs – anyone who wish to network with colleagues, develop their professional practice and stay on top of strategic and policy challenges.
The event is also open to non-academics working in engineering or in professional bodies, who have an interest in the graduate talent pipeline, in research and in innovation.
Please note: The EPC is dedicated to supporting early careers staff and so we are offering 10 free full delegate places (with accommodation provided) to individuals who have been working in engineering in UK universities for less than five years.
Are you an early career staff? Book your place now. Why should you attend?
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