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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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“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.
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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 20thAnniversary in its current form,the Engineering Professors’ Council offeredits members the opportunity to bid for funding for public engagement projectswhich: 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...
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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 – 1 May 2014. Its theme...
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HEA STEM Annual Learning and Teaching Conference 2014: Enhancing the STEM Student Journey - Final Call for papers
The Higher Education Academy The HEA STEM conference entitled “Enhancing the STEM Student Journey” will take place at the University of Edinburgh on 30 April – 1 May 2014. Presentations...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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EPC-AAU Flight Simulation and the Universities Seminar
The Aerospace Sectoral Group Event by the Engineering Professors’ Council andthe Flight Simulation and Universities Seminar by RAeS’s Flight Simulation Group will be held, along withthe next AAU Committee Meeting,...
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House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee’s inquiry into international STEM students
The Engineering Professors’ 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
Eleanor Earl
Eleanor Earl is an MEng candidate at Cardiff University and was awarded one of the two runner-up prizes in our 2014 student essay competition. Originally from Sussex, Eleanor is in...