News & events

 
10 Jun 2024 - 12 Jun 2024

EAN Congress 2024: engineers for the future

The Engineering Academics Network Annual Congress is the flagship event of the EPC each year and in 2024, our theme is ‘Engineers for the future’. For now, please save the...

Events
22 Nov 2023

EPC Board Meeting 22nd November 2023

There will be a meeting of the EPC Board taking place 22nd November at 10.30.

Events
18 Oct 2023

RA Committee Meeting 18th October 2023

There will be a meeting of the RA committee taking place Wednesday 18th October at 9.30am.

Events
17 Oct 2023

RIKT Committee Meeting October 2023

There will be a meeting of the RIKT committee taking place Tuesday 17th October at 1pm.

Events
11 Oct 2023

Neurodiversity: all in for engineering

Thinking about neurodiversity? With one in seven people worldwide thought to be neurodivergent, and an estimated 820,000 neurodivergent engineers working in the UK alone, neurodiversity in the engineering community is...

Events
6 Oct 2023

RAeS and EPC Academic Forum 2023

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and Engineering Professors’ Council (Aerospace Engineering Community) will be holding an Academic Forum on Wednesday 6 December at Coventry University. We would be delighted for...

Events
28 Sep 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Balancing risk and benefits when working with offshore contractors

Your contractor might be using forced labour in its workforce. What do you do?

Toolkits
27 Sep 2023

RA Committee Meeting 27th September 2023

There will be a meeting of the RA committee taking place Wednesday 27th September at midday.

Events
26 Sep 2023

Congress 2024 Steering Group Meeting 26th September 2023

There will be a meeting of the Congress 2024 Steering Group at 10am on Tuesday 26th September 2023.

Events
25 Sep 2023

OfS call for evidence on positive outcomes for students studying on a modular basis

The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will be introduced for the 2025-26 academic year enabling student loan support for individual modules. In preparation for this change, the OfS has called for...

Consultations
21 Sep 2023

Spotlight on ethics: How to integrate ethics into a module or course

If you’d like to improve your own ethics learning, then our guidance article How to integrate ethics into a module or course is a great place to start.

Toolkits
19 Sep 2023

EES Committee Meeting 19th September 2023

There will be a meeting of the EES committee taking place Tuesday 19th September at 11am.

Events
17 Sep 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Choosing to install a smart meter

Our original case study Choosing to install a smart meter is an example of ‘everyday ethics’. Now we have provided an expansion in the form of a Case enhancement: a technical...

Toolkits
16 Sep 2023

Engineering Ethics Toolkit - Educators' pack

A pack of resources to help you present and promote the Engineering Ethics Toolkit.

Toolkits
14 Sep 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Microplastics in cosmetics

You're an engineering student on an industrial placement year at a company that manufactures cosmetics. You notice that a batch of products might have been contaminated with microplastics. What do...

Toolkits
10 Sep 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Engineers and public protest

As an engineer, you have a duty to ”maximise the public good and minimise both actual and potential adverse effects for their own and succeeding generations”. Should you break the law...

Toolkits
7 Sep 2023

Spotlight on ethics: What is ethics?

"There are three lenses that we can use when thinking about ethics within Engineering: Professional, Theoretical, and Practical." If you'd like to improve your own ethics learning, then our guidance...

Toolkits
6 Sep 2023 - 8 Sep 2023

20th International Conference on Manufacturing Research

Aberystwyth University is very pleased to invite you to participate in the 20th International Conference in Manufacturing Research ICMR 2023!

Events
6 Sep 2023

OfS invitation to feedback on the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register

The OfS’ invites feedback on the Equality of Opportunity Risk Register. This is an unstructured call with no official deadline The EPC has previously warned the OfS that the EORR...

Consultations
3 Sep 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Aid vs trade

You're a newly appointed engineer. You're being asked to sell equipment that you believe is entirely unsuitable to a developing country. What do you do?

Toolkits
1 Sep 2023

A focus on...Events

Our extensive events programme saw 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...

Reports
1 Sep 2023

A focus on...Networking

EPC Online is more than just a our website; it’s a complete overhaul in the way that we communicate with members, upon which many of the key elements on the...

Reports
1 Sep 2023

A focus on...Blogs

We keep you informed about the latest policy changes, news and events through regular email Bulletins, our website and guest blogs, as well as through access to the exclusive members’...

Reports
1 Sep 2023

A focus on...Resources

Within the EPC family, our members have continued to face enormous challenges and the EPC offers thoughtful leadership and representation to ensure we can best support our members in meeting...

Reports
1 Sep 2023

A focus on...Campaigns

Many of our initiatives combine all of our workstreams, informing and supporting our members while also providing a springboard for networking events and guiding our representations to decision makers on...

Reports
1 Sep 2023

A focus on...Celebrations

See some of our celebration highlights from the last couple of years, including the EPC President's Prize and more

Reports
1 Sep 2023

Latest news from the world of engineering

28th September 2023 – Consultation season is upon us, have your say. With no less than three OfS consultations currently open (on the regulatory implications of the LLE and for...

News
1 Sep 2023

Contributions sought for the Sustainability Toolkit

[Deadline extended] Deadline for first drafts has been extended to 20th October 2023. The Sustainability Steering Group seeks contributors to develop resources for inclusion in the toolkit.

News
30 Aug 2023

Congress 2024 Steering Group Meeting

There will be a meeting of the Steering Group taking place Wednesday 30th August at 10.30am.

Events
17 Aug 2023

OfS consultation on inclusion of Higher Technical Qualifications in student outcome measures

The Office for Students (OfS) is consulting on the introduction of a separate “split indicator” for higher technical qualifications (HTQs) to enable the regulation of student outcomes. HTQs are L4...

Consultations
2 Aug 2023

Engineering Ethics Toolkit in the news

Seen #EngineeringEthicsToolkit featured elsewhere? Let us know!

Toolkits
1 Aug 2023

Research Excellence Framework 2028 - subgroup meeting

There will be a meeting of the RIKT committee sub group and REF experts taking place 1st August at 2pm.

Events
31 Jul 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Developing an internet constellation

Who should make decisions about projects that affect nature on a global scale?

Toolkits
28 Jul 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Power-to-food technologies

Could the shift of food production from soil to chemical industries concentrate power in the hands of a few?

Toolkits
24 Jul 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Implementing the use of homegrown mass timber for residential housing

How important is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Construction?

Toolkits
21 Jul 2023

Siemens Blog: Siemens Skills for Sustainability Network supporting the development of new Sustainability Toolkit

Earlier this month, we provided updates on our Sustainability Toolkit at The Siemens Skills for Sustainability Network Global Online Gathering. A blog post about the event has been published by...

News
18 Jul 2023

EPC Board Meeting 18th July 2023

There will be a meeting of the EPC Board taking place 18th July at 10.30.

Events
17 Jul 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Financially and politically motivated misinformation about STEM research

Who should be responsible for the messaging and processes for public health decisions?

Toolkits
13 Jul 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Glass safety in a heritage building conversion

Do engineers have a responsibility to warn the public if there is a chance of risk?

Toolkits
10 Jul 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Recycled materials and the circular economy

What is circularity, and how does it relate to climate goals or environmental practice? 

Toolkits
6 Jul 2023

Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group Meeting – Thursday 6th July 2023

There will be a meeting of the Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group on Thursday 6th July 2023 from 16:00 pm-17.30 pm.

Events
6 Jul 2023

Hammermen David K. Harrison Award - Congratulations to winner Charlie Wilson

The EPC has announced the winner of the 2023 Hammermen Student Prize

News
6 Jul 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Facial recognition for access and monitoring

This case involves an engineer hired to manage the development and installation of a facial recognition project.

Toolkits
5 Jul 2023

Annual General Meeting 2023

Our Annual General Meeting this year will be held on Wednesday 5th July. This will be preceded by a 30 minute presentation and Q&A by Susan Lapworth, the Chief Executive...

Events
5 Jul 2023

Susan Lapworth "The OfS's priorities for 2023 and beyond": Webinar

This 30 minute webinar will take place Wednesday 5th July at 10.30am and will be followed by the EPC Annual General Meeting 2023 at 11.00am. Susan Lapworth, the Chief Executive...

Events
3 Jul 2023

DfE call for evidence on Generative AI in education

The Department for Education (DfE) published a position on generative AI in education in March and have now issued a call for evidence. The EPC’s Education, Employability and Skills Committee...

Consultations
3 Jul 2023

Research Excellence Framework 2028

In June 2023, the four UK higher education funding bodies published key decisions on the high-level design of the next research assessment exercise. The EPC’s Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer...

Consultations
29 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Business growth models in engineering industries within an economic system

We have provided an expansion in the form of a Case enhancement: defending a profit-driven business versus a non-profit-driven business.

Toolkits
26 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Neuroethics of brain-computer interfaces

What are the physical, ethical, and social difficulties that could result from the use of devices that have the ability to directly access the brain and decipher some of its...

Toolkits
23 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Integrating a technical feasibility debate – a new approach to engaging students in ethics in engineering

Encouraging students to engage with the ethical, moral and environmental aspects of engineering in any meaningful way can be a challenge.

Toolkits
21 Jun 2023

EES Committee Meeting 21st June 2023

There will be a meeting of the EES committee taking place Wednesday 21st June at 10.30am.

Events
21 Jun 2023

Imagine an engineer...

For engineering to focus on meeting future challenges, we will continue to need the traditional engineering scientists, but we will also need to expand our legions of design engineers to...

Opinions
20 Jun 2023

Innovation: New ideas and new people

On Monday 12th June 2023, the EPC was honoured that Prof Dame Athene Donald DBE, FRS HonFInstP delivered a public lecture as part of the Engineering Academics Network Annual Congress...

News
20 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Developing a decarbonisation roadmap

You are given the task of creating a comprehensive decarbonisation roadmap and presenting it at a stakeholder meeting. How do you go about this?

Toolkits
19 Jun 2023

RA Committee Meeting 19th June 2023

There will be a meeting of the RA committee taking place Monday 19th June at 12.30. This meeting is to discuss Forum planning.

Events
16 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Protecting data in an auto parts production facility

“What are the legal issues relating to machine condition monitoring? What ethical codes relate to data security and privacy? What responsibilities do engineers have in developing these technologies?” These are some...

Toolkits
16 Jun 2023

Guidance issued by the Engineering Council: University strikes and marking boycott

Industrial action affecting recognised programmes: interruption to recognised programme delivery and/or assessment. Guidance for professional engineering institutions, education providers, and awarding organisations. The Engineering Council and Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs)...

News
15 Jun 2023

Media release: Engineering Professors’ Council launches new educational resource 

An online resource that helps educators to build ethics directly into their engineering teaching.  

Press & media
14 Jun 2023

Enjoyed annual Congress this year? Bid now for the 2025 Congress to come to you.

Proposals are invited from higher education Engineering departments to host the Engineering Professors’ Council Annual Congress in 2025. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 31st October 2023.

News
13 Jun 2023

Spotlight on Ethics: Introducing the Ethics Explorer

The Ethics Explorer is an interactive tool that was built to help engineering educators navigate the landscape of engineering ethics education. It is the newest resource in the Engineering Ethics...

Toolkits
12 Jun 2023 - 14 Jun 2023

Engineering Academics Network Annual Congress 2023

Bookings for the EAN Annual Congress are now closed.   Follow proceedings on Twitter #EPCCongress23 @EngProfCouncil The 2023 Congress theme is New Models, embodied in the fabric of our host,...

Events
9 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Developing a school chatbot for student support services

Developing a school chatbot for student support services, addresses the ethical issues of bias, social responsibility, risk and privacy.

Toolkits
7 Jun 2023

Annual PHEE-AiME Conference: Post Pandemic Innovations in Engineering Education

PHEE is pleased to invite you to attend the annual PHEE-AiME Conference which will now be delivered online in a half day. The event is co-sponsored by the EPC. The...

Events
7 Jun 2023

Siemens Skills for Sustainability Network - Global Online Gathering

Join Siemens at their first global online gathering and learn about the Sustainability Toolkit. Please join Siemens online at 15.00-16.00 CEST (14.00-15.00 BST) on Wednesday 7th June to hear news...

Events
6 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Universal and inclusive co-design of the built environment and the transportation systems

"Universal and inclusive co-design of the built environment and transportation systems must be seen as an ethical act in engineering."

Toolkits
5 Jun 2023

RIKT Committee Meeting June 2023

There will be a meeting of the RIKT committee taking place Monday 5th June at 9am.

Events
5 Jun 2023

Help! I’m teaching Engineering Ethics for the first time!

Dr. Jude Bramton of the University of Bristol discusses her first-hand experience of using the Engineering Ethics Toolkit.

Toolkits
3 Jun 2023

EPC consultations policy

The EPC will follow one of four pathways to prepare consultation responses: Full consultation Representative consultation Executive consultation No collective response The EPC Executive will decide which pathway to use...

Consultations
1 Jun 2023 - 2 Jun 2023

UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium

The UK & Ireland EERN is pleased to announce that their Annual Symposium is back ‘live and in person’ following their virtual events of recent times. This year’s Symposium will...

Events
1 Jun 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Feasibility of installing heat pumps at scale to reach net zero

You are an engineering consultant working for a commercial heat pump company. The company handles both the manufacture and installation of heat pumps. You have been called in by a...

Toolkits
30 May 2023

How to get more from your EPC membership

Every EPC member has their very own My EPC page, which can be customised for better benefits. Please take two minutes to go to My EPC and update your profile.

Resources
30 May 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into a professional engineer’s lifestyle

“There is a great need to advocate for fellow engineers providing places to belong and empowering them to thrive in their chosen profession and career pathways. This includes people who...

Toolkits
29 May 2023 - 2 Jun 2023

Call for participation: KU Leuven and SEFI PhD Summer School - Engineering And Science Education Research

The Summer School will provide an opportunity for PhD students engaged in engineering and science education research to learn from experts and their peers.

Events
28 May 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Why integrate ethics in engineering?

If you’d like to improve your own ethics learning, then our guidance article Why integrate ethics in engineering? is a great place to start.

Toolkits
25 May 2023

Congress Steering Group Meeting 25 May 2023

There will be a meeting of the Congress Steering Group taking place Thursday 25th May at midday.

Events
25 May 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Debating the adoption of nuclear energy

This case study asks students to identify and define an open-ended problem in engineering

Toolkits
24 May 2023

Add your experience to EPC's fun snap survey ahead of our New models showcase in June

With the­ event in the engineering academic calendar fewer than three weeks away, we are keen to gauge the network’s temperature around New models, this year’s EAN Congress theme. The...

News
22 May 2023

Spotlight on ethics: Tackling tough topics in discussion

How to make discussing ethical issues less daunting.

Toolkits
17 May 2023

Four Hereford hotspots you’ll want to visit at EAN Congress in under four weeks' time

New kid on the block NMITE welcomes us to Hereford for Congress 2023: New models. We introduce four of Hereford’s best venues, on offer to all EAN members during Congress....

News
11 May 2023

Congress Steering Group Meeting 11th May 2023

There will be a meeting of the Congress Steering Group taking place Thursday 11th May at midday.

Events
5 May 2023

EAN Task & Finish Group meeting

There will be a meeting of the EAN Task & Finish Group taking place 5th May at 10am.

Events
5 May 2023

Congress Steering Group Meeting 5th May 2023

There will be a meeting of the Congress Steering Group taking place Friday 5th May at 3.15pm.

Events
4 May 2023

Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group Meeting – Thursday 4th May 2023

There will be a meeting of the Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group on Thursday 4th May from 2.00pm – 3.30pm.

Events
29 Apr 2023

UCAS: Future of undergraduate admissions (personal statements)

Earlier this year, UCAS shared plans to reform the personal statement to a series of questions. You can read UCAS’ Future of Undergraduate Admissions report here. It was clear from...

News
24 Apr 2023

Call for participation: Innovative and inclusive assessments

Assessment change in the current climate cannot be mentioned without mentioning the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). So, if you think you have something to share on JEDI assessment design changes...

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