Because inclusive assessment is good for everyone, the EPC All in for Engineering Assessment Development Group is delighted to invite Engineering Academics Network members to this two-day workshop, generously hosted by Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University (RGU).
The workshop will equip academic and professional services staff with the confidence, evidence base and practical tools to design, deliver and defend assessment that is:
- Authentic – mirrors contemporary professional practice and produces industry-credible work products.
- Inclusive – anticipates learner diversity, minimises unnecessary stress and reduces reliance on individual adjustments.
- Efficient – adds genuine learning value without unsustainable cost to staff, students or the institution.
Outputs will feed directly into an EPC EDI Toolkit, initially based on the neuro-inclusive Maturity Framework which will be launched early in the 2025/6 academic year. We will be creating a reusable take-away pack for academics, course leaders, external examiners, briefing materials for PEIs/PSRB panellists, and a models / checklists for assessment setting. There will be plenty of opportunity to learn, share ideas and have a go.
There will be a meeting of the RIKT R&D Case Studies working group taking place Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 11am.
There will be a meeting of the RA Committee taking place Wednesday 3rd September at 3pm.
There will be a meeting of the Congress 2026 steering group taking place Monday 1st September at 10am.
Join us for the official launch of two of our key EDI-focused initiatives: the Inclusive Employability Toolkit and the EPC’s DEI Community of Special Interest. This event will showcase how these initiatives support inclusive practices in engineering, computing, design and technology – across education, employer engagement, career preparation, and progression into the workplace.
There will be a meeting of the REF sub group taking place Tuesday 22nd July at midday.
There will be a meeting of the R&D Case Studies Working Group taking place Monday 11th August at 11am.
There will be a meeting of the Complex Systems Toolkit Working Group: Launch & Engagement sub-group on Thursday 24th July 2025 from 3:00pm to 4:30pm, (London, UK time).
Addressing inequality and exclusion from engineering education of those who are wired to think differently calls for more than just a research project, instead we seek momentum for a movement.
The EPC’s track record in thought leadership and our unique position to empower and amplify the knowledge skills and experiences of the Engineering Academics Network inspires us in our campaign: All in for Engineering.
A summary read on this important EPC campaign to date can be found here or by visiting our Campaigns page.
You do not need to have previously contributed to this work to attend. All welcome.