Jason Ford

Manifesto boosts engineering in UK

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Eight of the UK’s leading engineering bodies have launched a manifesto aimed at maximising engineering’s contribution to solving Britain’s biggest challenges, including the economy, environment, education, infrastructure and public services.

‘Engineering the future of the UK – a vision for the future of UK engineering’ has been published by Engineering The Future, a body made up of the Engineering Council, Engineering UK, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Physics and the Royal Academy of Engineering.

This call for action is said to follow a joint letter from the presidents of the professional bodies urging the political parties to acknowledge engineering’s pivitol role in creating a new, broader economic base.

Skills, low-carbon technology, exploiting Britain’s science and engineering base, refocusing public spending and making better use of engineering advice in policy making have been identified as key policy priorities for the government.

Lord Browne of Madingley, president of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said: ‘Engineering solutions are deeply embedded in every area of economic activity in the UK.

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