Engineering Matters:

Learn about the diverse support available to East of England companies along with the courses and Diplomas at Oaklands College. Join the informed debate, sharing ideas and suggestions.

Details on the Forums page.

Engineering:

Turning ideas into reality

"The recent economic crisis has presented the Government with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to restructure the economy by building on the existing substantial strengths of UK engineering."

This report suggests how that could be achieved.

www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmselect/cmdius/50/5002.htm

Championing Britain’s knowledge based economy:

Lord Mandelson’s speech to the CBI Manufacturing Dinner reinforces the message.

Lord Sainsbury:

Educating a New Generation of Engineers and Scientists

Lord Sainsbury looks at how well the young scientists and engineers being produced by the UK’s education and training system match the need the UK has for world-class skills to enable it to compete in the new global economy.

Read more and see the full lecture by visiting http://tv.theiet.org/channels/news/1566.cfm

Donald Bootle

13th August 1931 – 16th January 2009

It was with great sadness that we learnt of Don Bootle’s death. Don was one of the leading figures in EEESTA, a role model and ambassador for the engineering profession. He will be sorely missed.

Tribute to Donald Bootle