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President praises University of
Greenwich
The President of the IMechE has described the work being done at the University of Greenwich at Medway to train the next generation of engineers as exemplary.
The President of the IMechE has described the work being done at the University of Greenwich at Medway to train the next generation of engineers as exemplary The President's visit to the university was organised by Andrew McLachlan, IMechE Kent area chairman, who was determined to show Prof Chris Taylor the best of Kent engineering, industry research and training
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Prof Taylor, who is also Vice Chancellor of Bradford University, toured the Medway School of Engineering with Professor Ndy Ekere, Head of School, Dr Stuart Ashenden, Director of Resources and Recruitment, Michael Smith, Head of Systems Engineering, and Professor Alan Reed, University of Greenwich at Medway Regional Liaison Director.
Medway School of Engineering currently has more than 1100 students from around the world.
Professor Taylor said: "It is a real eye opener.
I believe engineering is a very good discipline for the UK and it is a good training for men and women who move on to management.
To see what the university is doing is exemplary".
However, Professor Taylor expressed his concern that not enough people were now turning to engineering for a career.
"What is happening in science, engineering and technology is far more impressive and intellectually stimulating than it was 40 years ago, yet we have not been able to transmit to young men and women our excitement and enthusiasm".
"It is a threat to the UK because if we do not have the engineering base, 20 or 30 years down the line, it will mean the only way to get things done will be to buy internationally.
This is an enormous challenge to the UK".
Professor Taylor also visited Delphi Diesel Systems, Gillingham, the Royal School of Military Engineering, Chatham, and BAE Systems, Rochester.
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