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Listing of all 22 news releases from The Engineering Council:
Fidler confirmed as Chairman
Northumbria University's Vice Chancellor Professor Kel Fidler has been confirmed as the new Chairman of the Engineering Council UK.
News from The Engineering Council (14 March 2005)
Project aims for pan-European engineering degrees
The European Commission has embarked on a project to standardise the recognition of engineering degrees across Europe.
News from The Engineering Council (17 September 2004)
ECUK to run Chartered Scientist Register
The Engineering Council UK (ECUK) has won the contract to run the Chartered Scientist Register.
News from The Engineering Council (20 April 2004)
Chartered Engineers gain legal status
The Bar Council has approved an application by ECUK which will enable all Chartered Engineers to instruct barristers directly for advice on matters falling within their engineering discipline.
News from The Engineering Council ( 2 April 2004)
European Parliament rejects amendments
The European Parliament has rejected amendments to the Directive on Recognition of Professional Qualifications that would have adversely affected the status and mobility of UK engineers within Europe.
News from The Engineering Council (16 February 2004)
New approach to a professional standard
The Engineering Council has published new standards of professional competence for engineers and technicians.
News from The Engineering Council ( 8 December 2003)
Merger helped by ECUK developments
It is becoming clear that growing appreciation of ECUK's role as guardian of standards for registration is enabling radical thinking on the future form of the profession.
News from The Engineering Council (28 July 2003)
Agreement on new standards for registration
The Engineering Council (UK) has published the specification for the standards which will replace SARTOR 97 as the basis for recognising Professional Engineers and Engineering Technicians in the UK.
News from The Engineering Council (19 June 2003)
Review of standards for registration of engineers
A radical review of the standards for registration of engineers and technicians has resulted in the publication of the UK-SPEC draft specification.
News from The Engineering Council (26 February 2003)
SARTOR set for revamp
A working panel led by the Engineering Council (UK) has met to review and update the standards and criteria that govern professional qualifications in the engineering sector.
News from The Engineering Council (21 November 2002)
Contribute to the Energy and Resources debate
The UK Government has launched its biggest review of energy policy for over half a century and professional engineers along with the general public will now have the opportunity to contribute
News from The Engineering Council ( 5 November 2001)
Develop engineering skills by working overseas
Two agreements enabling professional engineers to develop their skills and experience further by working overseas have recently been negotiated internationally
News from The Engineering Council ( 5 October 2001)
Engineering students on the rise, but...
The number of British undergraduates studying engineering is up by six per cent in the last ten years - but their 'drop-out' rate before graduation exceeded that of any other subject.
News from The Engineering Council (23 March 2001)
Business:'yes' to Engineering and Technology Board
An overwhelming response has been received from business and industry to engage fully in the creation of the new Engineering and Technology Board.
News from The Engineering Council (19 March 2001)
Call to reward lecturers for industrial reseacrh
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) is being urged to reward universities which make it easier for engineering and technology lecturers to spend time on industrial research
News from The Engineering Council (27 February 2001)
Korean honour for UK Engineering Council chairman
Dr Robert Hawley, Chairman of the UK's Engineering Council, has been awarded membership of South Korea's prestigious National Academy of Engineering of Korea (NAEK).
News from The Engineering Council (21 February 2001)
Engineering and Technology Board announced for UK
The Engineering and Technology Board is a new UK body that will support the engineering and technology sector and assist professionals in marketing their skills in a rapidly changing marketplace
News from The Engineering Council (16 February 2001)
Engineers must lead rail network back to normal
Engineers must lead and be seen to lead the recovery process in restoring the national rail network to normality, a briefing of MPs was told on 13 December.
News from The Engineering Council (19 December 2000)
Report urges engineers to grasp opportunities
A hard-hitting report has been presented to Lord Sainsbury, the Minister for Science, on the future role of the Engineering Council - the lead registration and regulatory body for the profession
News from The Engineering Council (18 December 2000)
MP wants engineer on Railtrack Board
Engineer MP calls for more technical expertise on Railtrack Board, as pressure on the Government to find ways of restructuring the Railtrack Board mounted today.
News from The Engineering Council (23 November 2000)
Forum to dispel myths surrounding UK e-business
Harrogate girl wins Young Engineer for Britain
