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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
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
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
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
RIKT Committee Meeting June 2023
There will be a meeting of the RIKT committee taking place Monday 5th June at 9am.
Events
Help! Iām 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
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
UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium
The UK & Ireland EERN is pleased to announce that their Annual Symposium is back ālive and in personā following their virtual events of recent times. This yearās Symposium will...
Events
We want you! Become an Ethics Ambassador
Join our new Ethics Ambassadors community!
Toolkits
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
Spotlight on ethics: Embedding equity, diversity and inclusion into a professional engineerās 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
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
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
Add your experience to EPC's fun snap survey ahead of our New models showcase in June
With theĀ event in the engineering academic calendar fewer than three weeks away, we are keen to gauge the networkās temperature around New models, this yearās EAN Congress theme. The...
News
Four Hereford hotspots youāll 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 Herefordās best venues, on offer to all EAN members during Congress....
News
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
Five panels you can't afford to miss at EAN Congress in under five weeks
The Engineering Academics Network Annual Congress is the flagship event of the EPC each year and in 2023, our theme is ‘New Modelsā. We will be exploring some of the...
News
EAN Task & Finish Group meeting
There will be a meeting of the EAN Task & Finish Group taking place 5th May at 10am.
Events
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
Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group Meeting ā 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
Six reasons why you should be at Congress: new models in six weeks time
Every year, the Engineering Professors’ Council flagship Congress meeting defines what’s hot in engineering academia. Competitively hosted by EPC members themselves on a UK touring model, in 2023 we are...
News
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 UCASā Future of Undergraduate Admissions report here. It was clear from...
News
Call for participation: Innovative and inclusive assessments
Assessment change in the current climateĀ 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...
News
In development: Sustainability Toolkit
We are excited to inform you that we are starting work on a Sustainability Toolkit, to be launched around the beginning of 2024. We are grateful to receive support and...
Toolkits
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee Inquiry into the Office for Students (OfS)
The EPC has responded to the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee inquiry into the Office for Students (OfS), the regulator of the higher education sector in England. The...
News
Congress 2023 Steering Group Meeting 13th April 2023
There will be a meeting of the Congress Steering Group taking place Thursday 13th April at 10am.
Events
EPC data dive workshop: latest HESA student enrolments data
This is an Engineering Academic Network members-only workshop to introduce the EPC's advanced online Data portal resource. We are confident this new offer will revolutionalise engineering HE data analysis for...
Events
Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group Questionnaire
This questionnaire is for members of the Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group.
Opinions
Call for papers: UK and Ireland Engineering Education Research Network Annual Symposium
The UK & Ireland EERN is pleased to announce that their Annual Symposium is back ālive and in personā following their virtual events of recent times. Building on the success...
News
RA Committee Meeting 3rd April 2023
There will be a meeting of the RA committee taking place Monday 3rd April 2023 at 10am. The Agenda and Papers can be found on the ‘Event Programme’ tab below.
Events
Engineering Ethics: Launching new toolkit content
Join us for an introduction to the new engineering ethics resources available in our Engineering Ethics Toolkit. This event is free and open to both EPC members and non-members.
Events
Engineering Ethics Toolkit - Letting students flex their ethical muscles
Dr Matthew Studley looks at using case studies from the Engineering Ethics Toolkit to engage students.
Toolkits
Congress 2023 Steering Group Meeting 23 March
There will be a meeting of the Congress steering group taking place Thursday 23 March at 10am.
Events
RIKT Committee Meeting March 2023
There will be a meeting of the RIKT committee taking place Wednesday 22nd March at 9.30am. It will include briefings from two external speakers: Andrew Clark, Royal Academy of Engineering,...
Events
EEES Committee Meeting 22 March 2023
There will be a meeting of the EEES committee taking place Wednesday 22nd March at 12.30.
Events
EPC Board Meeting 21st March 2023
There will be a meeting of the EPC Board taking place 21st March 2023 at 11.15. Please see ‘Event programme’ tab to download the papers.
Events
Introducing the EAN Briefing
We are thrilled to announce EPCās new, dynamic EngineeringĀ Academics Network Briefing, our members’ Bulletin service within the EPC Online ā our new website and integrated membership services platform. This is...
News
House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee Inquiry into the Office for Students (OfS)
The EPC response to this consultation can be found here. The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee is launching an inquiry into the Office for Students (OfS), the regulator...
Consultations
RIKT Toolkit Meeting March 2023
There will be a meeting of volunteers from the RIKT committee to discuss toolkits. This will take place Thursday 16th March at 3pm.
Events
Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group Meeting - Wednesday 15th March 2023
There will be a meeting of the Sustainability Toolkit Steering Group on Wednesday 15th March 2023 from 12.00 pm-1.30 pm
Events
ALT South #TechThursdays
ALT South #TechThursdays – Directed study, ChatGPT led independent study and Exam revision Join the ALT South #TechThurdays event with Dr. Manish Malik and Dr. Jebraeel Gholinezhad from the University...
Events
Get into teaching: Events, teaching internships & teacher training adviser services
Whether youāre ready to start your career in teaching or just curious, the Department for Education (DfE) wants to answer your questions at their ‘Get into teaching’ events. There will...
Events
Engineering UK Inquiry call for evidence ā Fit for the future: Growing and sustaining engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people
The EPC has responded to the Engineering UK Inquiry call for evidence ā Fit for the future: Growing and sustaining engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people. The aims of...
News
EPC data dive workshop: applications and admissions data 2022
This is an Engineering Academic Network members-only workshop to introduce the EPC's advanced online Data portal resource. We are confident this new offer will revolutionalise engineering HE data analysis for...
Events
Congress 2023 Steering Group Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Congress steering group taking place Wednesday 1st March at 3pm.
Events
The EPC Hammermen Student Awards: get involved
Help your students celebrate their success through the coveted EPC Hammermen Student Prize. There is a cash award of up to Ā£500 and FIVE totally free places at the 2023...
News
From engineering graduate to physics teacher: Georgina shares her story
In the face of the critical shortage of Physics teachers, some Engineering graduates are pursuing the chance to teach and inspire the next generation. ReadĀ Georgina Smith‘s journey of becoming a...
Opinions
RAEng Visiting Professors Scheme 2023: applications open
Each year the Royal Academy of Engineering provides funding to universities for visiting professors from the engineering sector to support the learning of the next generation of engineers. If you’ve...
News
Congress 2023 Steering Group Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Congress Steering Group taking place Wednesday 15th February at 10.00.
Events
UCAS: Future of undergraduate admissions (personal statements)
The EPC response to this consultation can be found here. UCAS has recently shared plans to reform the personal statement to a series of questions. You can read UCASā Future...
Consultations
Congress Steering Group Meeting - 2nd February 2023
There will be a meeting of the Congress 2023 steering group taking place 2nd February 11.00-12.30.
Events
RA Committee Meeting January 2023
There will be a meeting of the RA committee taking place 30th January from 12.00 – 14.00.
Events
Why the STEM teacher shortage is our problem (and what we can do about it)
Join us as we hear how the shortage of engineers is down to the shortage of Engineering students, which is down to a shortage of teachers. We’ll explore how this...
Events
Engineering UK Inquiry call for evidence - Fit for the future: Growing and sustaining engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people
The EPC response to this consultation can be found here. AĀ new inquiry – led by Lord Willetts (Conservative) and Lord Knight (Labour)Ā in partnership with EngineeringUK – has been launched to...
Consultations
EPC Data explorer showcased by Jisc
We’re pleased to share that the EPC’s new member-only Data explorer has been selected by Jisc to feature on their site. Jisc shares member stories to showcase innovative use of...
Data
CDIO EU and UK Regional Meeting
This is not an EPC-run event. Please click the ‘Register’ button below to book onto the event.
Events
Stemming the shortage
The shortage in STEM teachers āĀ particularly in Physics ā has reached a crisis and it threatens to undermine Engineering departments, the engineering sector and theĀ nation's prosperity. Crystal Nwagboso and Johnny...
Opinions
Engineering Ethics Advisory Group Meeting 19th December 2022
There will be a meeting of the Engineering Ethics Advisory Group on Monday 19th December from 13:00-15:00.
Events
The experience of disabled doctoral students: survey
Survey participation request: The experience of disabled doctoral students The experience of disabled doctoral students (including neurodiverse students and students with chronic illness) is under-researched. Disabled Students UK is co-producing...
News
RIKT Committee Meeting 14 December 2022
There will be a meeting of the RIKT committee taking place 14th December 2022 10.00 – 11.30.
Events
EPC data dive workshop: engineering enrolments 2022
This is an Engineering Academic Network members-only workshop to introduce the EPC's advanced online Data portal resource. We are confident this new offer will revolutionalise engineering HE data analysis for...
Events
EPC Engineering Enrolments Survey Results 2022/23
The results of the 2022 EPC Engineering Enrolments Survey are now available. Deep dive the results through our members-only Data explorer, view theĀ slide-deck, or read the summary blog. To start,...
News
Tomorrow's Engineering Research Challenges: Webinar
Join us and find out what Tomorrowās Engineering Research Challenges will mean for you. This event is free and open to both EPC members and non-members. To register, simply complete...
Events
Tributes to Prof David Harrison, Honorary Secretary of the EPC
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death yesterday of Prof David Harrison, the Honorary Secretary of the Engineering Professors' Council.
News
Opportunity: Help shape BTEC qualifications
You are invited to join the advisory panels supporting the future development of BTECs in Engineering and other disciplines.
News
Engineering Academics Network Recruitment + Admissions Forum 2022
Join us in our first in-person Recruitment + Admissions Forum since lockdown We are delighted to announce that our focus will be closing the gaps, be it in attainment, diversity,...
Events
Congress Steering Group Meeting 6th December 2022
There will be a meeting of the Congress 2023 Steering Group on Tuesday 6th December 10.00 – 11.30.
Events
EPC Board Meeting 5th December 2022
The EPC Board will meet on Monday 5th December at 10.30 – 13.30.
Events
EPC staff member honoured
The EPC's Policy & Research Manager, Stella Fowler, has been granted the title Honorary Research Fellow by UCL
News
OfS consultation on a new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in English higher education
The EPC has responded to the Office for Students consultation on a new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in English higher education. As part of this consultation, OfS published...
News
EEES Committee Meeting 25th November 2022
There will be a meeting of the EEES Committee taking place Friday 25th November at 10.00-11.30
Events
RA Committee Meeting 24th November 2022
There will be a meeting of the RA Committee taking place 24th November 10.00 – 11.30.
Events
Our patrons and previous presidents
Dates of previous presidents, Congress venues and President’s Prize winners: Date President* Congress venue President’s Prize Winner 2001-03 Prof Bill Banks 2001 –Ā Strathclyde 2002 – Durham 2003-05 Prof Fred...
News
TU Dublin: CREATE Research Group Seminar
Come along and hear about three Erasmus + Engineering Education Projects currently ongoing by CREATE researchers in TU Dublin.Ā Everyone welcome! To register please complete the registration form to receive...
Events
Data dive workshop: student enrolments
You may have noticed our beta Data explorer on EPC’s new website. Student enrolments on the site is now fully formed and we were excited to recently bring members the...
Data
Creativity isnāt about novelty ā itās about difference
We often talk about Engineers as problem-solvers, but what if there is no problem, you just want to make things better. Dennis Sherwood, author of a new book on creativity...
Opinions
Siemens - Skills for Sustainability Student Survey
Siemens have partnered Petrus to launch an important student survey on sustainability skills and education. Please do share the below with your students, the results will of course be made...
Opinions
Engineering Ethics: Curriculum Map Sub-Group Meeting November 2022
There will be a meeting of the Engineering Ethics Toolkit Curriculum Map Sub-Group from 13:00-14:00 on Monday 14th November.
Events
EPC response to QAA Consultation on the revised Engineering Subject Benchmark Statement
The EPC responded to the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) draft Engineering subject benchmark statement consultation to highlight that the statement could do more to promote ethics and sustainability. The full...
Campaigns
EPC data dive workshop: student enrolments
This is an Engineering Academic Network members-only workshop to introduce the EPC's advanced online Data portal resource. We are confident this new offer will revolutionalise engineering HE data analysis for...
Events
Stackable qualifications and microcredentials
Webinar with keynote by Sir Philip Augar, author of the Augar Review of Post-18 Education, and a panel of experts.
Events
RA Committee Subgroup Meeting - OfS Consultation on Access & Participation
This meeting will take place on the 3rd November 10.00 – 11.30 It will consider the proposals in the OfS Consultation on its new approach to regulating equality of opportunity...
Events
Congress Steering Group Meeting 31st October 2022
There will be a meeting of the Congress Steering Group taking place Monday 31st October 10.00 – 11.30
Events
Increasing studentsā participation in Engineering higher education
The Royal Academy of Engineering's Siobhan Silas explains how you can support a major initiative to get more students into engineering.
News
EPC Engineering Enrolments Survey 2022
Don’t forget to complete your EPC engineering enrolments survey by 31st October. The timetable, details and download template for the annual survey is now available and your enrolment survey contact...
News
President's Report 2022
Prof Mike Sutcliffe, the current EPC President, summarises his first year as President and explains how the EPC has helped its members during a time of uncertainty in the government...
Reports
OfS consultation on a new approach to regulating equality of opportunity in English higher education
The EPC response to this consultation can be found here. The Office for Students is proposing to take a new approach to the regulation of equality of opportunity in English...
Consultations
RA Committee Meeting 14th October 2022
There will be a meeting of the RA Committee taking place 14th October 9.30 – 11.00.
Events
Educating for Sustainability - Siemens Innovation Ecosystem
Educating for Sustainability - Siemens Innovation Ecosystem
Events
The engineering benchmark statement is invaluable, let's defend it well
The Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Subject benchmark statements show the minimum expectations of the knowledge and skills a student needs in order to graduate, subject-by-subject. Engineering is now up for...
Opinions
Engineering Ethics Advisory Group Meeting September 2022
A meeting of the Engineering Ethics Toolkit Advisory Group.
Events
EPC Board Meeting 28th September 2022
There will be a meeting of the EPC Board taking place Wednesday 28th September at 11.00.
Events
QAA consultation on draft Engineering subject benchmark statement
The EPC response to this consultation can be found here. The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) is inviting responses to the draft Engineering subject benchmark statement. The EPC will be submitting...
Consultations
Bid to host EPC Congress in 2024
Proposals are invited from higher education Engineering departments to host theĀ Engineering Professorsā Council Annual Congress in 2024. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 31st October 2022. To submit a bid...
News
RA Committee Meeting 31st August 2022
There will be a meeting of the RA Committee taking place Wednesday 31st August 11.00 – 12.30.
Events
Launching EPC Online
We’re very excited to welcome you to the EPC’s new digital platform. It’s the culmination of more than three years of listening to members, planning and hard work. The aim...
News
Engineering inclusive outcomes is a question of ethics
In this blog, Prof Dawn Bonfield MBE explains how the decisions engineers make on a daily basis can have significant consequences for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups in society.
Opinions
Engineering Ethics Toolkit case studies in action at TEDI-London
In this blog, Prof Mike Bramhall reflects on how and why he incorporated the EPC's engineering ethics case studies into his teaching at TEDI-London.
Opinions
EPC Directors Meeting 17th August 2022
There will be a meeting of the EPC Directors on Wednesday 17th August 11.30 – 13.00.
Events
Contributions sought for the Engineering Ethics Toolkit
**Register of interest deadline now extended to the 12th September** The EPC's Engineering Ethics Toolkit advisory group seeks contributors to write guidance articles, create case enhancements and develop new case...