The 7th World Engineering Forum – The Era of Synergistic Collaboration.
WEEF 2017 is hosted by the Society of Engineering Education Malaysia (SEEM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and the International Federation on Engineering Education Societies (IFEES), in collaboration with the Malaysian Council of Engineering Deans.
CALL FOR PAPERS is now open
Submission of Extended abstract : 11 April 2017
Notification of abstract acceptance : 23 May 2017
Early bird registration deadline : 30 May 2017
Submission of full paper : 18 July 2017
Notification of paper acceptance : 22 August 2017
Submission of camera ready paper : 26 September 2017
2017 ACED Conference â November 2nd to 3rd, Edinburgh
Each year one of the ACED member departments hosts a 2-day conference open to all, whether academic or industrial, involved in developing and delivering JBM accredited degree programmes. This year, the conference will be hosted by Heriot-Watt University, with the Conference dinner being held under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle.
Topics this year include sketching, student retention, student engagement, ethics and overseas exchange programmes. There will also be as typically happens, an update from the JBM. The full schedule is attached here: Final Programme ACED Edinburgh 2017
Accommodation
The official Conference Hotel is the Courtyard Edinburgh West.  This is a brand-new hotel opening shortly, and it is not yet possible to book rooms for before 13th November although they are expected to become available in the near future. Furthermore, there are a wealth of hotels in Edinburgh, with the nearest to Heriot-Watt (1.4 miles) being the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel and Premier Inn Edinburgh Park.  Both of these are accessible directly from Edinburgh Airport and the city centre using the Edinburgh Tram â the stop is at the hotels is âEdinburgh Park Stationâ (next to the railway station).
The ICE/IStructE/ACED joint annual meeting will take place on Tuesday 9 May at the Institution of Structural Engineers in London (47-58 Bastwick Street, EC1V 3PS). Registration and coffee is between 09:30 and 10:00, for a 10:00 start, and the meeting is scheduled to finish at 16:00
The general themes for the day will be:
Widening access and retention â can we do both?
Teaching Excellence Framework
Open Discussion on any accreditation issues
The IStructE President, Ian Firth, and the ICE President, Prof Tim Boyd, will each be making a presentation and chairing a session, and there will be a presentation by Nick Russell, Chair of the JBM.
The meeting is sponsored by IStructE, ICE and ACED. Â There is no charge to attend, and lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Any queries about the event can be directed to Rebecca Carey, Head of Membership at the Institution of Structural Engineers, Rebecca.Carey@istructe.org.
THIS EVENT IS CPD CERTIFIED
Guests of Honour
A senior speaker confirmed from the Department for Education
Professor Sir Adrian Smith, Vice Chancellor, University of London and Lead, 16-18 Mathematics Review
Please note the date of this seminar has changed.
Timed to follow the publication of Sir Adrian Smithâs review into the potential for improving the quality and increasing the scale of the study of mathematics from 16 to 18, this seminar will consider the next steps for reforming maths qualifications post-16.
Delegates will discuss issues including whether maths should be made compulsory for students until the age of 18 and ensuring that the future workforce has appropriate mathematical and quantitative skills. They will also consider steps that need to be taken to overcome barriers to increased provision and take-up of Mathematics post-16, including teacher supply and financial constraints.
The implementation of the new Mathematics A-levels will also be discussed, following the publication of specifications and ahead of the start of teaching in September 2017. Attendees will assess the impact of the new linear structure of the A-levels, as well as their altered emphasis and content.
Further sessions will consider measures to tackle the ongoing recruitment and retention issues in maths teaching, highlighted by the recent AoC and TES survey and the additional demand on the profession posed by the proposals for students failing to achieve a âgood passâ at GCSE to retake the exams.
For further details and to book your place, follow link Central London (booking for this event is now closed).
The conference âNew Approaches to Engineering Higher Educationâ will be co-organised by the IET and the EPC. The conference will coincide with the EPCâs Annual General Meeting, on 22 May 2017.
The debate will be chaired by Professor John Perkins, former BIS Chief Scientific Adviser and author of the 2013 BIS Review of Engineering Skills.
The programme will also feature presentations from leading innovators in teaching engineering as well as posters from experienced and early career academics.
Save your place – click here (bookings are now closed).
TWITTER: #NewApproaches
This event will be held at The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) in Tromsø on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th June 2017.
The campus lies about 2 km east of the airport (code TOS) and 4 km north of Tromsø city centre where the recommended hotel (Comfort Hotel Xpress Tromsø) is located.
The island itself where all three sites are located has a lot to offer with its breathtaking scenery and is linked via bridges on both sides to neighbouring land masses.
A Partners Programme will be discussed later depending on the numbers and local events taking place. Since weâll be a long way north of the Arctic circle, be prepared for the midnight sun.
Please follow the link for contact details and a provisional timetable for the two days. A light lunch will be provided on both days for the delegates. A self-financed dinner is planned for the evening of the 15th.
If you are intending to attend, please book as early as possible to keep the costs down.
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:
The Higher Education and Research Bill
The Stern Review/Research Funding
Teaching Excellence Framework
Teaching Spaces, the âDIAMONDâ
Degree Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Development in the Rail Sector
Future Research Excellence Framework
Building Links Between University Research and Robotics SMEsÂ
As always, there will be ample time for discussion during each session as well as during the hot lunch provided to all attendees. Book here now Large discount available for 2 or more delegates from the same University.
For enquiries or further information, please contact Izzet Kale, PHEE Honorary Secretary at email: phee@epc.ac.uk
The annual Recruitment and Admissions Forum took place at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on 9th November 2016 convened by EPC Recruitment and Admissions Sub-Committee chair, Professor Mike Bramhall, and Deputy Chair, Dr Georgina Harris.
Technology and Innovation in Aerospace
London / 29Â November 2016
Is the aerospace industry still world-leading in terms of exploiting new technologies? Is the risk associated with new technology âover-pricedâ and holding back the pace of change?
Why should you attend?
Learn what leading organisations see as drivers for technological advances.
Network with senior influencers and buyers from across industry.
Contribute to the discussion and showcase your organisation as a technological innovator.
Speakers include:
CEO, GKN Aerospace
EVP Engineering and Technology, Rolls-Royce
President, Embraer Europe
FAA
NASA Langley Research Center
For further information, please contact conference@aerosociety.com.