Why integrate ethics in engineering?
Technology not only shapes society, but it is shaped by society too. Therefore, engineering ethics should be twofold.
Integrating a technical feasibility debate - a new approach to engaging students in ethics in engineering
We have developed a debate activity which appears to work very well, minimising the amount of assessment, maximising feedback and engagement, and exposing the students to a wide range of...
Universal and inclusive co-design of the built environment and the transportation systems
Every citizen must have the same equality of opportunities in using spaces because the existence of an accessible built environment is fundamental to guarantee vitality, safety, and sociability.
How to integrate ethics into a module or course
Ethics can and should be embedded into most modules in a natural way, giving as much or as little time to it as necessary.
Case enhancement: Choosing to install a smart meter
This enhancement is for an activity found in the Dilemma Part two, Point 1 section of the case: “Technical integration – Undertake an electrical engineering technical activity related to smart...
Tackling tough topics in discussion
Discussing ethical issues can be a daunting prospect, whether one-to-one or with an entire classroom.
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...
Introducing the EAN Briefing
We are thrilled to announce EPC’s new, dynamic Engineering Academics Network Briefing, our members' Bulletin service within the EPC Online – our new website and integrated membership services platform. This is...
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...
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.
Case enhancement: Developing a school chatbot for student support services
This enhancement is for an activity found in point five of the Summary section of the case study Developing a school chatbot for student support services.
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
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...
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.
Congress 2023 Steering Group Meeting 23 March
There will be a meeting of the Congress steering group taking place Thursday 23 March at 10am.