Our extensive events programme has seen many hundreds of our members access a plethora of free online webcasts and jam-packed in-person events. Click on each of the tabs below to see some of our event highlights. Or see older events.
This follow-up webinar offered an opportunity to engage with the outcomes of the initial co-design workshop held in June. Participants heard about the development of a neuro-inclusion maturity framework and discussed the next steps in promoting neurodiversity in engineering education.
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Held at the Dyson Institute, this interactive workshop brought together students, academics, and professional services colleagues to co-design a neuro-inclusion maturity framework. The collaborative effort aimed to help universities understand and improve their neuro-inclusive practices in engineering education.
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Congress 2024: Engineers for the Future took place from 9–11 June at Cardiff University, drawing an enthusiastic and diverse turnout. With over 40 speakers—exceeding last year’s number—and a rich mix of delegates, the event was a clear success.
The packed programme offered a wide range of networking opportunities, including tours of Cardiff’s engineering departments, the newly opened Student Union (which hosted the public lecture), a walking tour of Cardiff Bay Barrage, and a social evening with food, drinks, a pub quiz, and karaoke.
Highlights included the EPC’s Hammermen competition poster exhibition, the David K. Harrison Hammermen Award ceremony—presented by Prof. Alan Kwan—and the Congress dinner, where Kate Bellingham delivered an inspiring after-dinner address.
Centred around the theme ‘Engineers for the Future’, the event featured thought-provoking panels, presentations, keynote speeches, and a public lecture.
We were honoured to welcome Dr Mark Drakeford MS, delivering his first public speech since stepping down as First Minister for Wales, offering a compelling vision for ‘Making A Better Future’. Other keynote speakers included Dr Nike Folayan (Engineering for the Future), Mary Curnock Cook CBE (President’s Prize Lecture), Prof. John Chudley (Valuing All Routes into Engineering & Professional Registration), and Sophie Howe, who closed the conference with ‘Engineering for Future Generations’.
Engaging panel discussions covered topics such as The Pipeline of Engineers, Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, Sustainability, Universal Design for Learning, Research for the Future, and included an interactive AI experience with I Am Echoborg.
Congress concluded with remarks from EPC President Prof. John Mitchell, who formally handed over the baton to Manchester—the host of Congress 2025.
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This members-only workshop provided an in-depth analysis of academic staff data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Attendees explored trends and insights relevant to staffing in engineering departments.
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The EPC unveiled its new Sustainability Toolkit in this March 2024 webinar, showcasing resources designed to help engineering educators integrate sustainability into their curricula. The session demonstrated how the toolkit can support teaching and promote sustainable practices in engineering education.
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This online workshop focused on student completion data from HESA, offering EPC members insights into graduation rates and trends within engineering programs. The session aimed to inform strategies for improving student outcomes.
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The EPC Board convened in Belfast for a two-day retreat to discuss strategic priorities, governance, and future initiatives. The retreat facilitated in-depth discussions and planning to advance the EPC’s mission.
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This workshop provided an analysis of engineering enrolment data for 2023, helping members understand current trends and inform recruitment and retention strategies within their institutions.
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The forum addressed challenges and developments in engineering access and admissions, bringing together stakeholders to share best practices and explore innovative approaches to widening participation.
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This webinar featured a discussion with John Blake, Director of Fair Access and Participation at the Office for Students (OfS), and Dr. Omar Khan, Chief Executive of TASO. They explored regulations around access to engineering education and effective strategies to promote equality of opportunity. Topics included the intersection of access risks in engineering departments with the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register and the role of Access and Participation Plans (APPs) in capturing outreach efforts.
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This session on 22nd November 2023 examined new and planned entry qualifications into engineering higher education, focusing on the Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE), T Level pathways, and the Advanced British Standard. Speakers from the Department for Education and the Engineering Council discussed the implications of these qualifications on engineering education, including challenges related to course modularity, accreditation alignment, and student mobility.
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This webinar on 13th November 2023 presented interim findings from the EPC’s project on mapping T Level qualifications to engineering higher education requirements. The session examined the suitability of T Level content, particularly in mathematics, for progression into engineering degrees. Insights from this webinar informed discussions at the Access and Admissions Forum, contributing to the ongoing evaluation of T Levels as viable pathways into engineering.
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This webinar on 11th October 2023 addressed the importance of neurodiversity in engineering education and the workforce. With an estimated 820,000 neurodivergent engineers in the UK, the session emphasised the need for inclusive practices. Panellists discussed challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals and highlighted initiatives like the Engineering Neurodiverse Futures (ENF) programme, which offers support through assessments, mentoring, and coaching. The event marked the beginning of the EPC’s commitment to promoting neurodiversity in engineering.
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