29 Nov 2016

RAeS President's Conference

Technology and Innovation in Aerospace London / 29 November 2016 Is the aerospace industry still world-leading in terms of exploiting new technologies? Is the risk associated with new technology “over-priced” and holding...

6 Nov 2016

Education Committee – The impact of exiting the European Union on higher education inquiry

In 2016, The Education Committee launched an inquiry into the impact of Brexit on higher education. The inquiry followed the expansion of the Committee's remit to include higher education, further...

29 Nov 2016

Changes to Level 3 Mathematics in England

The Further Mathematics Support Programme (FMSP) is holding a one-day event in London on 29th November 2016 at the Imperial Hotel, 61-66 Russell Square, London WC1B 5BB. The aim of the...

27 Sep 2016

Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BIS) – Inquiry on industrial strategy

The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BIS) launched an inquiry into the Government's industrial strategy. The inquiry launch followed the inclusion of the term "industrial strategy" into the Department for...

4 Sep 2016 - 6 Sep 2016

Engineering Professors' Council Annual Congress 2016

The Engineering Professors Council Annual Congress 2016 was held at the University of Hull from the 4th of September - 6th September 2016.

5 Sep 2016

20th Anniversary Awards 2016 - Back to the Future

The Engineering Professors' Council is delighted to announce the winning entries in the 2016 20th Anniversary Awards. The prizes were presented at the EPC Congress 2016 dinner on Monday 5th...

31 Aug 2016

Brexit impact in Engineering Higher Education

Updated 28/03/19 As the political crisis over Brexit continues in Parliament, an exclusive analysis by the Engineering Professors’ Council reveals that a cascade of effects – resulting simply from Brexit’s...

28 Aug 2016

About the EPC Degree Apprenticeships Toolkit

In September 2015 the first university-business co-developed Degree Apprenticeship programmes were launched - having been designed and eligible for funding under the government’s new model for apprenticeship training (Apprenticeship Standards),...

27 Aug 2016

Degree apprenticeships: Devolved administrations - Northern Ireland

Degree Apprenticeships Toolkit In Northern Ireland, the term “Higher level apprenticeships (HLAS)” covers what are known in England as Degree Apprenticeships and offer on-the-job training and off-the-job learning at higher...

27 Aug 2016

Degree apprenticeships: Devolved administrations - Wales

Degree Apprenticeships Toolkit The different higher education fee levels in Wales make the situation somewhat different to England. It appears that apprenticeships are not funded for Wales and the only...

27 Aug 2016

Degree apprenticeships: Devolved administrations - Scotland

Degree Apprenticeships Toolkit In Scotland, Degree Apprenticeships are part of the Modern Apprenticeship framework and are known as Graduate Level Apprenticeships. Individuals who participate in the scheme are able to...

23 Aug 2016

Degree Apprenticeships

In September 2015 the first university-business co-developed Degree Apprenticeship programmes, were launched. The Degree Apprenticeship programmes have been designed and are eligible for funding under the government’s new model for...

22 Aug 2016

FAQs: Degree and higher apprenticeships - What is apprenticeship levy and what are the implications for HEIs?

Degree Apprenticeships Toolkit We’ve pulled together a list of FAQs regarding degree and higher apprenticeships. One of the key recent changes in the apprenticeships landscape has been the announcement by...

22 Aug 2016

FAQs: Degree and higher apprenticeships - How does the funding for apprenticeships work?

Degree Apprenticeships Toolkit We’ve pulled together a list of FAQs regarding degree and higher apprenticeships. The main difference for HE providers is that funding for apprenticeships in England is managed...

22 Aug 2016

FAQs: Degree and higher apprenticeships - What are Trailblazers, and how might I get involved?

Degree Apprenticeships Toolkit We’ve pulled together a list of FAQs regarding degree and higher apprenticeships. 'Trailblazer' is the title given to the groups of employers, professional bodies and in some...

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