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Royal Society-CaSE Science Ministers' Debate 2015
Engineering Professors’ Council incoming President Professor Stephanie Haywood and Executive Director Susan Kay attended CaSE’s Science Ministers’ debate atĀ the Royal Society, on 14th January. Ā Some lively questioning – including one...
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OfQual: The assessment of practical work in GCSE science
This consultation sets out proposals for how practical work in new GCSE science qualifications due to be taught from 2016 should be assessed. This is a consultation about the assessment...
Consultations
PHEE 2015 Conference
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,...
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Research Excellence Framework 2014
To see how your institution has fared in each of the engineering Units of Assessment, click on the pictureĀ and download the Excel workbook (100kB). Ā You will need Excel version 10....
Resources
Winter 2014 Newsletter now available with a round-up of the REF results for engineering...
Our winter 2014 newsletter is now available with a round-up of the year so far, an overview of the REF results for engineering, news of work on a postgraduate information...
News
Science and innovation policy published...
HM Treasury and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills have today, 17th December, 2014 published theirĀ āPlan for Growth ā science and innovationā.Ā While its tone is reassuring, with a...
Reports
Engineers can become talented physics teachers...and support the profession of Engineering...and can earn Ā£20k while they train
In July 2011, the Institute of Physics was invited to the DfE for what we thought was going to be a routine consultation on physics teacher training numbers. In the...
Consultations
Parliamentary and Scientific Committee lunch - a report and a personal view from incoming EPC President Professor Stephanie Haywood
I was delighted to attend the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee’s annual lunch at the House of Lords on behalf of the EPC on 26th November. Ā We were wondering why security...
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MSc Aerospace bursaries
The AeroMSc bursary scheme pays tuition fees for MScs in aerospace for study starting next academic year 2015-16. Applications are open now at www.raeng.org.uk. Please make your eligible STEM graduates...
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WES student engineers conference
For more information on this Women in STEM conference for female engineering students, please download the flyer.
Events
Recruitment and Admissions Forum 2014
The annual Recruitment and Admissions Forum took place at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers on 10th November 2014 convened by EPC Recruitment and Admissions Sub Committee chair, Professor Mike Bramhall.
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Perkins Review One Year On Report launched at Tomorrow's Engineers Week 2014
An impressive groupĀ gathered at Shell UK’s London headquarters this morning (3rd November, 2014) to launch Tomorrow’s Engineers week 2014. Erik Bonino, Chairman of Shell UK (pictured) and Vince Cable the...
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Engineering Skills: Perkins Review Progress Report published
Last year, The Perkins Review of Engineering Skills was launched. This report aimed to unite educators and employers within the engineering field to improve the supply and quality of engineering...
Reports
EPC Sectoral Group - ACED Annual Conference 2014
The annual ACED Conference will take place this year on the 30th and 31st of October 2014 at the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus. Ā The flyer gives...
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The Universe of Engineering - call to action
October, 2014. Ā The Royal Academy of Engineering has published its report: The Universe of Engineering – a call to action. The engineering profession has undergone profound changes over the past...
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EPC Sectoral Group - Association of Aerospace Universities: student prize
As in the last two years, the AAU will be running the John Barnes Conference for students who have just completed an Individual Project on their degree; however, this year...
Events
Student Conference & the John Barnes Trophy Competition
The Student Conference & the John Barnes Trophy Competition will be held at the Association of Aerospace Universities (AAU) HQ at the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) at Cranfield after the...
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AAU Committee Meeting and AGM
The AAU Committee Meeting and AGM will be held at the Association of Aerospace Universities (AAU) HQ at the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) at Cranfield on Friday 24 Oct before...
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RAEng Ingenious Award Workshop for Engineers in Birmingham
This is a series of exciting and unusual workshops to build on an engineer’s public engagement skills. The goal is to provide delegatesĀ with a platform to question and discuss the...
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Engineering Professors' Council Patron receives prestigious award
Congratulations to Professor Dame Julia King, Vice Chancellor of Aston University and Patron of the Engineering Professorsā Council on the award of the Leonardo da Vinci Medal by the European...
News
UNIVERSITIES UK: Student funding panel
The reforms to higher education aimed to put students at the heart of the system and ensure quality and value for money for students. The Panel will be considering the...
Consultations
HM Treasury and Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: Science and Innovation Strategy 2014
Long term strategy to make the UK the best place in the world for science and business.
Consultations
SEFI Annual Conference 2014
The SEFI annual Conference 2014 (“Educating Engineers for Global Competitiveness”) will take place at the University of Birmingham between 15th and 19th September and will incorporate the Biennial EE Conference....
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10th European Conference on Coal Research
Please see this Coal Research Forum E-mailshot No.17, (2014), with the Announcement of the Registration and Programme for the Coal Research Forum’s biennial conference, “10th European Conference on Coal Research...
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12th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2014)
The 12th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR 2014, www.icmr2014.com) will be held at Southampton Solent University, Southampton, UK from 9th to 11th September 2014. Initiated by the Consortium of...
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2014 Vitae Researcher Development International Conference
TheĀ 2014 Vitae Researcher Development International ConferenceĀ is being held on the 9-10 September in Manchester, UK The conference will address the strategic and practical implications of the following themes: Ā Policy developments...
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Perkins Review - university-business interaction survey...please help...
TheĀ Perkins Review’s Task and Finish Group on developing university-business interaction led by Professor Julia King FREng isĀ examining how relationships might be developed to even better ensure that students are equipped...
Reports
Catherine Hobbs in The Engineer, 8 July, 2014
EPC Engineering Education and Employability committee member and Perkins Group contributor on specialist skills, Catherine Hobbs (Head of Department, UWE) was featured in The Engineer, 18 July, 2014 edition, detailing...
Campaigns
OfQual: Completing GCSE, AS and A Level Reform
This consultation is about what needs to be settled so that the reform of GCSE, AS and A level qualifications in England can be completed
Consultations
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS INNOVATION AND SKILLS: proposals for long-term capital investment
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills' ambition is to make the UK the best place in the world to do science and research. This is why the government is...
Consultations
Professor John Perkins' Review of Engineering Skills
Professor John PerkinsĀ FREngĀ is the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Ā His Review of Engineering Skills was published in November, 2013. Ā The review endorses the...
News
Lords express disappointment as Government rejects Committee's findings on immigration policies
Earlier this year, the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee conducted an inquiry into the impact of the changes to immigration regulations on international STEM students. Ā As a...
News
The Engineering Professorsā Council (EPC) welcomes the appointment of Greg Clark MP as Minister for Universities, Science and Cities
The Engineering Professorsā Council (EPC) welcomes the appointment of Greg Clark MP as Minister for Universities, Science and Cities Professor Simon Hodgson, President of the EPC, said: “Weāre looking forward...
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RAEng-EPSRC study on assessing the economic returns to the UK of investment in engineering research and associated training
In the spirit of evidence-based policy development, the RAEng and the EPSRC have joined forces in a project chaired by Professor John Fisher CBE FREng, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University...
Reports
HEA annual conference 2014
The conference marks the tenth anniversary of the HEA and asks what the past ten years can tell us about what the next ten years might bring. The event will...
Events
Lasham Human Powered Flight Rally
Come and join a team that is putting in two entries for the rally. Starting mid to end of May come and help prepare the aircraft in Tisbury. Participate as...
Events
Engineers can become talented maths teachers...and support the profession of Engineering...and can earn Ā£25k while they train
Mathematics is an essential component of an engineering education. In the past, a number of engineering students have found the application of mathematics to what is an essentially practical subject,...
Campaigns
HEA Workshop: Simulations, virtual worlds and augmented reality
Do you want to know more about using digital technologies in learning and teaching? If you want to explore innovative uses of digital technologies to enhance your teaching practice, donāt...
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HEA Workshop: Flexible and seamless learning
Do you want to know more about using digital technologies in learning and teaching? If you want to explore innovative uses of digital technologies to enhance your teaching practice, donāt...
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HEA Workshop: Online Assessment and feedback
Do you want to know more about using digital technologies in learning and teaching? If you want to explore innovative uses of digital technologies to enhance your teaching practice, donāt...
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HEA STEM Strategies for Better Lectures - a workshop for European academic practitioners, 4 June 2014, Brussels, Belgium
A didactic 50 minute lecture that seeks only to transmit information to a generally passive audience is rarely the most effective way to facilitate learning. Contact time with students is...
Events
Guardian league tables out today - how did you do?
Engineering – chemical Engineering – civil Engineering – electronic and electrical Engineering- general Engineering-materials and mineral Engineering – mechanical …remember, this one doesn’t include any research metrics – it includes...
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Reports available from Excellence in Postgraduate Education: Manufacturing, Materials and Design event
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...
Reports
UK Engineering Education Research Special Interest Group Symposium 2014
The Engineering Education Research Special Interest Group’s second annual symposium will be taking place at Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne on May 20th 2014. Attendance is free, but numbers are...
Events
Postgraduates (and others) who teach: Engineering and Materials
This one day workshop is designed for postgraduate students and other non-permanent academic staff / associates who are involved in teaching and supporting student learning specifically in the Engineering and...
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New! Excellence in Postgraduate Engineering Education - Manufacturing, Materials and Design
Defining and achieving excellence in postgraduate education has received little attention as research surrounding best practice has typically targeted undergraduate education. This event will bring together experts from across the...
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āEngineering graduates have been taught to pass exams rather than being given useful skillsā - EPC responds
EPC responded to āEngineering graduates have been taught to pass exams rather than being given useful skillsā criticism, in The Engineer, 8 May, 2014.
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EPC responds to "Engineering graduates have been taught to pass exams rather than being given useful skills" criticism
Not sure how many of you picked up the story on the BBC today: Engineering group warns on skills shortage… We know a few did because some members were perturbed...
News
Engaging in Engineering awards 2014
As one of the initiatives to celebrate its 20thĀ Anniversary in its current form,Ā the Engineering Professorsā Council offeredĀ its members the opportunity to bid for funding for public engagement projectsĀ which: help share...
Events
HEA STEM Technician of the Year Awards
University technical staff make a vital contribution to the success of their institution on many fronts, not least the teaching and learning experience. To recognise this, the Higher Education Academy...
Events
HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2014
Our colleagues at Higher Education Academy (HEA) STEM will be holding their annual conference next year at the University of Edinburgh on 30 April ā 1 May 2014. Its theme...
Events
HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2014: Enhancing the STEM Student Journey - Final Call for papers
Ā The Higher Education Academy Ā The HEA STEM conference entitled āEnhancing the STEM Student Journeyā will take place at the University of Edinburgh on 30 April ā 1 May...
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House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committeeās inquiry into Business-University collaboration
The House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has announced a new inquiry into Business-University collaboration.
Consultations
Laura Pickard in The Engineer, 28 April 2014
EPC 20th Anniversary Award Winner Laura Pickard’s winning essay was featured in The Engineer, 28 April, 2014. You can read the article here.
Campaigns
Enhancing employability through contact with practice
Through a series of brief presentations and structured discussions, this event contrasts the benefits and challenges of work placements with alternative forms of contact with practice including internships, simulated work...
Events
EPC Sectoral Group ACED: Joint Meeting of ACED, ICE and IStructE
One of the key events of the ACED calendar is the Joint Meeting held each Spring by ACED, ICE and IStructE. Heads of Civil & Structural Engineering Departments are invited...
Events
EPC-AAU Flight Simulation and the Universities Seminar
The Aerospace Sectoral Group Event by the Engineering Professorsā Council andĀ the Flight Simulation and Universities Seminar by RAeSās Flight Simulation Group will be held, along withĀ the next AAU Committee Meeting,...
Events
House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committeeās inquiry into international STEM students
The Engineering Professorsā Council welcomes the conclusions of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee Inquiry into international STEM students. The Council presented strong evidence, both oral and written,...
Reports
Highly commended
We were delighted by the response we received to the competition which was exceedingly challenging – in terms of volume – but enjoyable to judge. Ā In addition to our three...
Opinions
Engineering Professors' Council Annual Congress 2014
The Engineering Professors' Council Annual Congress took place at the University of Glasgow on 8/9 April 2014 with the theme: Engaging in Engineering.
Events
Annual General Meeting 2014
The agenda and papers for the meeting may now be downloaded here. Agenda and papers A copy of the following notice was circulated to members on 7th March, 2014. NOTICE...
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Should we be paying more attention to conversion rather than recruitment?
Interesting report published today by the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB): Career Portfolios and the Labour Market for Graduates and Postgraduates in the UKā. Ā It’s the first in...
Reports
Universities Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Challenge
The UNIVERSITIES UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) CHALLENGE will take place in summer 2015, at WROUGHTON AIRFIELD KEY DATES: April 2014 – Team sign-up June 2014 – EXPO Event September 2014...
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House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee's inquiry into Business-University collaboration
The House of Commons Business, Innovation and Skills Committee has announced a new inquiry into Business-University collaboration. On 28 January 2014, the Committee held a one-off evidence session on Fraunhofer...
Opinions
SET for Britain
The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee, of which EPC is a member, has launched its call for submissions to “SET for BRITAIN” which will be held in the House of Commons...
Events
HEA STEM Tackling transition in Engineering
Making the transition from sixth form at school or college into university education can be challenging for students. Evidence from good practice across the United Kingdom suggests that collaboration between...
Events
Susan Kay in Nature, Feb 2014
Susan Kay, Executive Director, was interviewed for an article in Nature (Feb 2014) on the impact of changes to immigration policy on UK science and engineering.
Campaigns
House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology : Inquiry into impact of immigration policy on STEM students
The House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee, under the Chairmanship of Lord Krebs, is conducted a short inquiry into the effect on international science, technology, engineering and mathematics...
Consultations
Engineering Professors' Council position statement on Maths and Further Maths A level reform
The Engineering Professors’ Council-chaired Mathematics Working Group has just published its position statement on Maths and Further Maths A level reform. Do let us have your views… Mathematics and further...
News
Review of UK-SPEC completed
The new edition of UK-SPEC is now available the Engineering Councilās website and can be accessed via: https://www.engc.org.uk/engcdocuments/internet/website/UK-SPEC%20third%20edition%20(1).pdf In keeping with the strong support for the previous edition, unnecessary changes...
Research papers
HEA STEM (Engineering): Effective Pedagogy: Learning from Studentsā Ways of Thinking and Practising in Engineering
This event is funded as part of the HEA STEM workshop and seminar series 2013-14. The workshop is free to attend for delegates from both HEA subscribing and non-subscribing institutions...
Events
HEA Technician of the Year Awards Closing Date
Technician of the Year Awards Launch: 2 September 2013 Closing date: 1 February 2014 In recognition of the valuable role technicians have in supporting the student learning experience the Higher...
Events
Do YOU think your university values engineering...?
Nearly two thirds of staff said they did in the survey carried out by the Times Higher Education and published on 30 January, 2014. Ā In fact, engineering and technology did...
Opinions
PHEE 2014 Conference
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. Ā The presentations...
Events
The role of teaching excellence and industry and societal impact work on academic selection and promotion
Do you have an opinion on this? Here’s your chance to have your say. The Royal Academy of Engineering, supported by the EPC, is conducting a study which is looking...
Opinions
Top tips for understanding engineering research...
Did anyone see the article āTwenty tips for interpreting scientific claimsā in Nature in November (by William J. Sutherland, David Spiegelhalter and Mark Burgman)? It claimedĀ that āthis list will...
Opinions
The Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow
The Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow are generously supporting our student competition: the Engineering Professors’ Council and The Hammermen of Glasgow Student Awards. The Incorporation of Hammermen of Glasgow originally...
News
Fellowships for Growth: Building UK Leadership in Engineering
Professor John PerkinsāĀ review of engineering skillsĀ has now been published. He endorsed the widely accepted view that engineers add flexibility and resilience to our economy, enable people to take advantage of...
Consultations
Subject Benchmark Review 2013-15
The subject benchmark statement for engineering was last revised in November 2010, replacing the previous version published in June 2006.Ā In order to ensure the continuing currency of subject benchmark...
Reports
UK engineering giants collaborate to support economic growth
Leading technology businesses, engineering bodies, and the government are to collaborate on a campaign to support growth in UK engineering businesses and promote engineering careers. Engineering for GrowthĀ is a partner...
Campaigns
The future for UK manufacturing - challenges ahead for policy following the Foresight Project
Westminster Business Forum Keynote Seminar The future for UK manufacturing – challenges ahead for policy following the Foresight Project with Professor Sir Mark Walport, Chief Scientific Adviser to HM Government...
Events
Student Women Engineers 2 Day Conference
Brought to you by the Women’s Engineering Society in association with Aston University. Event flyer.
Events
Westminster Higher Education Forum - Implementing Open Access
Guest of Honour: Professor Martin Hall, Vice-Chancellor, University of Salford and Chair, UK Open Access Implementation Group Delegates at this timely seminar will assess the challenges and opportunities presented by...
Events
Doubling capacity in UK HE engineering departments
Thanks to the very many of you who took time out to respond to the question posed to us by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) through our...
Reports
Susan Kay in Times Higher Education
Susan Kay, Executive Director, was quoted in Jack Grove’s article in The Times Higher Education, on the latest (2013/14) enrolment figures to UK engineering departments. Engineering recruitment back on track...
Campaigns
Recruitment and Admissions Forum 2013
The Recruitment and Admissions Forum took place at the Institution of Civil Engineers on 4th November 2013.
Events
Engineering Council: Accreditation of HE Programmes (AHEP) review - opportunity to contribute
During 2013, the Engineering Council is undertaking the periodic five year review of several key documents including The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP). WeĀ consulted initially on this AHEP review...
Consultations
1st International Conference of the Portuguese Society for Engineering Education (CISPEE)
Thursday, October 31st, 2013 The 1st International Conference of the Portuguese Society for Engineering Education (CISPEE) will be held in Porto, Portugal on October 31st-November 1st, under the theme āEducation...
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Engineering Professors' Council Sectoral Group: Association of Civil Engineering Departments Annual Conference
The ACED Annual Conference is to take place at the University of Birmingham on 24 and 25 October 2013.
Events
Witty Review published
The final report of The Witty Review of universities and economic growth has been published this week, following preliminary findings earlier in the year. Ā The independent review, headed by Sir...
Reports
EPC welcomes capital funding for science and engineering
We welcome the announcement by David Willetts on 30 September that Ā£400 million will be invested in higher education science and engineering teaching facilities, including Ā£200 million by HEFCE in...
News
6th ICEBE - International Conference on Engineering and Business Education
Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 The 6th ICEBE will be held in Windhoek, Namibia on October 8-10. Over the past decade, this event has offered a unique opportunity for academics, business...
Events
20th Anniversary Awards 2014
In 2014, the Engineering Professors’ Council (EPC) will be celebrating 20 years since the joining together of the Engineering Professorsā Conference and the Committee for Engineering in Polytechnics in 1994....
Events
Should "engineer" be a protected title?
…this seems to be a question that’s come up a lot recently.Ā During 2011 the Board of the Engineering Council established a working group to consider issues relating to the status...
Opinions
International Conference on Manufacturing Research 2013
The 11thĀ International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2013) The International Conference on Manufacturing Research is a major event for academics and industrialists engaged in manufacturing research. Ā Held annually in the UK...
Events
Different approaches to engineering doctorates across Europe
Our “roving reporter” and Chair of the Engineering Education, Employability and Skills sub Committee at the EPC, Clive Neal-Sturgess has been on the road again. Ā This time, he was representing...
Events
The AQA A level science HE Expert Panel
Just a quick update on the work of one of our new Committee members, Mike Bramhall, on behalf of the Engineering Professors’ Council…. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) has...
News
15th International Conference on Engineering & Product Design Education
The 15th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education will bring together representatives from education, design practice, industry and government agencies that have an interest in developing new approaches...
Events
Government review of the balance of competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union: call for evidence ā research and development
The Foreign Secretary launched the Balance of Competences Review in Parliament on 12 July 2012. This follows the Coalitionās commitment to examine the balance of competences between the UK and...
Consultations
Feedback to members of our input to CaSE meeting with Science Minister
The Campaign for Science and Engineering, of which EPC is a subscribing member, met recently with David Willetts, having collated input from its members. Ā Here is their summary of the...