EPC Annual General Meeting
The 19th Annual General Meeting of the Engineering Professors’ Council will be held in the Portland Building, University of Portsmouth, PO1 3AH on Tuesday 16 April, 2013 at 16:00 during...
Why we MUST change the new Design and Technology programme of study...
The Government's proposed draft Design and Technology programme of study would be a huge backward step for a subject that develops vital skills that young people need for the future....
Recruitment and Admissions Committee (RAC)
One of the EPC’s standing committees reporting to the EPC Board, the Recruitment & Admissions Committee leads the EPC’s work on policy and practice relating to who becomes an engineering student...
David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science, announces ÂŁ47 million worth of funding for engineering projects
Announced at the Global Grand Challenges Summit (GGCS), organised by the Royal Academy of Engineering and its American and Chinese counterparts, in London on 12/13 March, Â five Frontier Engineering projects...
BIS Report on Progression of Apprentices to Higher Education February 2013
BIS Research paper number 107 In New Challenges, New Chances (BIS, Dec 2011) the Government clearly laid out its intention to provide a “ladder of opportunity” through apprenticeships to “clear...
Engineering Council guidance for KIS statements
The Engineering Council, with the support of the EPC, has been undertaking work to help universities make the most of the advantages afforded by promoting the accredited status of their...
HEFCE support for very high cost subjects
Since 2007 HEFCE has provided funding to help secure the provision of four very high-cost STEM subjects: chemistry, physics, chemical engineering and mineral, metallurgy and materials engineering.  In the new funding method from...
Immigration policy
More on the immigration policy debate The OBHE's January newsletter highlights its new report: The Global Race for STEM skills.   It reminds us that the sector often appears to lobby for change...
"Cameron visit (to India) did not tackle key higher education issues"
From University World News: Issue 260 published 20 February, 2013 The visit of British Prime Minister David Cameron to India this week has left Indian students disappointed that he did...
Technology Subjects in the National Curriculum
Education for Engineering (E4E) invites you to a conference examining the new Programmes of Study for Design and Technology and ICT in the National Curriculum. Matthew Hancock MP, Parliamentary Undersecretary...
Leadership: Never Underestimate the Power of Example
Women in significant leadership roles share how they - and you - are poised to change the world. Who inspired them, how and what are the best lessons they've learned...
HE STEM (engineering): workshop for postgraduate students who teach
The workshop is designed for postgraduate students who are new to teaching in Engineering. It will be delivered by experienced academics who are subject specialists in education and Engineering and...
Election of SEFI President
We are delighted to announce that EPC Committee member, Professor Kamel Hawwash (University of Birmingham) has been elected Vice President and President Elect of the European Society of Engineering Education (SEFI). SEFI...
REF 2014
UK higher education institutions (HEIs) plan to submit the work of a slightly increased number of their staff for assessment in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), compared with the...
HEFCE Grant Letter 2013/14
The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Minister for Universities and Science have has now confirmed funding allocations and the Government’s priorities for higher education...