newsA new survey by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has found that the majority of the public still consider engineering as a ‘male’ profession; the findings coincide with the appointment of the Institution’s new President – Group Captain Mark Hunt – who has vowed to encourage greater diversity during his tenure.
newsNew figures from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and accountants and business advisers BDO LLP have found that the majority (69%) of manufacturers think overseas investment into UK manufacturing is helping UK companies compared to just 13% who said it was damaging the sector.
newsThe UK is risking missing out on the huge commercial opportunity offered by the multi-billion pound composites industry, according to a new policy statement by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
newsSome of the world’s biggest companies are investing millions of pound in developing the driverless car – but more than half of UK residents say they wouldn’t use one.
newsThe Institution of Mechanical Engineers is calling on Government, employers, professional engineering institutions and academia to get their act together and urgently accelerate moves to boost the number of people taking on careers in engineering.
productThousands of the world’s best young engineers are on track for Silverstone as record numbers of teams registered for Formula Student 2014.
newsThe Institution of Mechanical Engineers is calling for nominations for inspiring people or groups of people working in engineering to be put forward for this year’s Prestige Awards.
newsThe Institution of Mechanical Engineers has launched its new-look Manufacturing Excellence Awards. The new online tool will offer companies free, immediate and targeted business advice.
newsManufacturing output grew in June at the strongest pace since the end of 2010, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
newsThe Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon David Cameron MP, has announced an initiative which will help create 100,000 registered engineering technicians by 2018.
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