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. Â As a...
The Engineering Professors’ Council (EPC) welcomes the appointment of Greg Clark MP as Minister for Universities, Science and Cities
The Engineering Professors’ Council (EPC) welcomes the appointment of Greg Clark MP as Minister for Universities, Science and Cities Professor Simon Hodgson, President of the EPC, said: "We’re looking forward...
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...
Engineers can become talented maths teachers...and support the profession of Engineering...and can earn ÂŁ25k 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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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, don’t...
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, don’t...
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, don’t...
“Engineering graduates have been taught to pass exams rather than being given useful skills” - EPC responds
EPC responded to “Engineering graduates have been taught to pass exams rather than being given useful skills” criticism, in The Engineer, 8 May, 2014.
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...
Engaging in Engineering awards 2014
As one of the initiatives to celebrate its 20th Anniversary in its current form, the Engineering Professors’ Council offered its members the opportunity to bid for funding for public engagement projects which: help share...
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.