The 2019 Professors and Heads of Electrical Engineering Conference (PHEE), in conjunction with PHOMME (Professors and Heads of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) and the EPC (Engineering Professors’ Council) was held at the IMechE, Birdcage Walk, London on 16th January, 2019. The presentations that were made available by the speakers for publication may be downloaded via the link below.
Theme: Opportunities for UK Engineering Higher Education
Conference Programme and Presentations
The PHEE Annual Conference 2018âNew Perspectives on UK Higher Education and Researchâ – in conjunction with PHOMME and Co-sponsored by EPC – will be held on Wednesday 17th January 2018 at the IET, Savoy Place, London.
Programme highlights include:
The full Conference Programme is available here.
You can download the Conference Booking Form here.
The PHEE-PHOMME Annual Conference 2017 will take place on Wednesday 11th January 2017 at the IMechE, Birdcage Walk, London
âThe Future of Teaching and Research in HEâ
Keynote speakers:
The Rt. Hon. Paul Blomfield, MP – Shadow Minister (Exiting the European Union), with interests in Universities and Education
Prof. Julia King DBE FREng, The Baroness Brown of Cambridge
Topics include:
As always, there will be ample time for discussion during each session as well as during the hot lunch provided to all attendees.
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Large discount available for 2 or more delegates from the same University.
Please follow the links for:
For enquiries or further information, please contact Izzet Kale, PHEE Honorary Secretary at email: phee@epc.ac.uk
The 2016 Professors and Heads of Electrical Engineering Conference (PHEE), in conjunction with PHOMME (Professors and Heads of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) was held at the IET, Savoy Place, London on 13th January, 2016. The presentations that were made available by the speakers for publication may be downloaded via the links below.
Theme: The Future of Engineering and Technology in Higher Education
Session 1 Â Developments in Engineering Education
Chair Prof John Senior, Hertfordshire
Keynote Address: Issues and Developments in HEÂ – Prof Madelaine Atkins, CEO, HEFCE
Teaching Excellence Framework â Prof Sean Ryan, Higher Education Academy (HEA)
New Model in Technology and Engineeringâ Prof Peter Goodhew, (NMITE), Hereford
Engineering University Reflections on running a branch campus â Prof Ian Pashby, University of Hull
IET Academic Partners – Jake Godfrey, IET Academic Account Manager
Session 2 Â Major Engineering Opportunities
Chair Prof Clive Neal Sturgess, Birmingham
Keynote Address: Is the employability of engineering graduates good enough? – Prof Sir William Wakeham, Vice President, Royal Academy of Engineering
HS2 and the Digital Revolution in our Railway Systems â Prof Clive Roberts, University of Birmingham
Tidal Energy: Prospects for the Future â Prof Chris Binnie, previously Chairman of the Thames Tideway Strategy Steering Group
Spectrum Crunch – An impetus for LiFi â Dr Wasiu Popoola, University of Edinburgh
Session 3 Â Demand for Graduate Engineers
Chair Prof John Robinson, York
Meeting the demand for graduate Engineers in the Engineering/Manufacturing Sectors â Verity O’Keefe, Employment and Skills Policy, Engineering Employers Federation
UK Electronics Skills Foundation: Tackling the graduate skills shortage in the Electronics Sector â Stewart Edmonson, CEO, UK Electronics Skills Foundation
The 2015 Professors and Heads of Electrical Engineering Conference (PHEE), in conjunction with PHOMME (Professors and Heads of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) was held at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage Walk, London on 14th January, 2015. The presentations that were made available by the speakers for publication may be downloaded via the links below.
Theme: REF 2014 outcomes and beyond
Session 1Â Â Future of Engineering
Chair Prof Clive Neal Sturgess, Birmingham
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Future of engineering â Sir Peter Luff, M.P., previously Chairman of BIS Select Committee and former defence minister
The future need for engineering graduates and methods for widening participation â Paul Jackson, CEO, EngineeringUK
Future of university and industry interaction â David Docherty, CEO, National Centre for Universities and Business
Discussion panel
Session 2Â REF Review and Future of Engineering Research
Chair Prof John Senior, Hertfordshire
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:Â REF 2014 outcomes and developments towards the next REF, David Sweeney, Director (Research, Innovation and Skills), HEFCE
REF Sub Panel Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering, Prof Robert Parkin, Sub Panel Member
Discussion panel
Session 3Â REF Review and Future of Engineering Research (contâd)
Chair:Â Prof John Robinson, University of York
Reflections of a REF Sub Panel Chair in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Â Metallurgy and Materials â Prof Stephen Williamson, Sub Panel Chair
REF Sub Panel General Engineering , Prof Stephanie Haywood, Sub Panel Member
REF Sub Panel Computer Science and Informatics, Prof Morris Sloman, Deputy Chair
Discussion Panel
Dear All,
Thank you to those of you who attended the Excellence in Postgraduate Education: Manufacturing, Materials and Design event on 8th May.
Key findings from the presentations and discussions of the day have been captured in a report which was officially launched yesterday at the National Manufacturing Debate in the presence of Rt. Hon. David Willetts MP. This may be accessed here.
Minister Willetts made positive reference to the report in his address and emphasised the need to focus on PG STEM education.
Dr Fiona Charnley
Programme Director: Master of Design
Course Convenor: Design and Innovation for Sustainability
The 2014 PHEE Conference, in conjunction with PHOMME (Professors and Heads of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering) was held at the IMechE, Birdcage Walk, London on 8th January, 2014. Â The presentations may be downloaded via the links below.
Theme: Engineering Challenges and Opportunities
Session 1 Industrial Challenges and Opportunities
Keynote Address: Developments and Challenges in the Microelectronics Systems Industry (a personal view) â Warren East , Dyson Board Member, Ex CEO ARM Holdings
A view from the Thales Group â Alvin Wilby, Vice President, Strategy and Technical, Thales UK
Maintaining Engineering Leadership in a growing Company – Nick Cooper, The Spencer Group
Academic Partnerships â Ian Stoneham, IET
Session 2 Skills and Training â Challenges and Opportunities
Training of Engineers â Nick Winser, Executive Director U.K., National Grid
A report on the shortage of engineers â Colin Brown, Director of Engineering IMechE
Graduates and SMEs â Sarah Sillars, CEO of SEMTA
Session 3 Research and Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities
Industry Funded Research â Jim McDonald, Vice Chancellor , Strathclyde University
Horizon 2020 Update â Christina Miller, U.K. Research Office
Findings from the Foresight Future of Manufacturing Project – Paul McCaffrey, Government Office for Science