Author Archives: Editor

Lighthouse | Covid-19 and the future of our railways

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A recurring focus of the Covid-19 news coverage has been on the unprecedented impact that the pandemic has had on our railways.  So much so that rarely has a day gone by during lockdown without some small mention of the alarming rate at which passenger numbers have fallen away.  The…

STEM Ambassador of the Year named

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WSP senior engineer Helen Littler (above) from the ICE’s South East region has been named the ICE’s 2020 UK science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Ambassador of the Year.  The prize recognises the volunteer work done to inspire young people to consider a career in civil engineering. Littler said: “Winning…

Professional reviews are taking place remotely

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In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ICE has moved to hosting professional reviews remotely. The Institution normally conducts reviews in person at different venues around the world, but this format had to be changed as a result of travel restrictions now in place.  In line with Trustee Board requirements,…

Viewpoint | London infrastructure beyond Covid -19

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For decades, we have strived to build London’s infrastructure to cope with more: more traffic, more people, more growth. How do we now adjust to dealing with less? With social distancing set to be part of everybody’s lives for the foreseeable future, what does living with the coronavirus mean for…

Viewpoint | Celebrating female civil engineers

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The sustainability agenda has been spoken about for many years, well before I started considering engineering as an option. Yet we’re still talking about it now – although some steps have been taken, the great bounds forward which are needed have not happened.  Sustainability should be at the forefront of…

What’s on 22 to 28 June

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East Midlands 23 June: Assessing historical structures. 1pm to 2pm, webinar. Click here for more details. Contact ice.eastmidlands@ice.org.uk 23 June: Membership surgery, Kegworth. 9am, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 24 June: ICE East and West Midlands Pitch 200 regional final. 6pm to 8pm, online. Click here  for more details. Contact ice.midlands@ice.org.uk London 23 June:…

What’s on 15 to 21 June

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National 18 June: Hinkley Point C deep dig earthworks (pictured) – lunch and learn webinar, 1pm to 2pm. Click here to book. 18 June: Written exercise webinar. 1pm, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 East of England 18 June: Supervising civil engineer, delegated engineer and mentor forum, East of England.…

What’s on 8 to 14 June

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East of England 10 June: Membership surgery, Hertfordshire and Essex. 10am, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 North West 09 June: Career appraisal workshops, North West. 3pm, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 11 June: Lunch and learn: temporary works BS5975. 1pm, online. Contact lauren.moczulski@ice.org.uk. 11 June: ICE President meets ICE North West Graduates…

What’s on 1 to 7 June

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East  Midlands 02 June:  Fast-track career appraisal workshops, East Midlands. 9am, online. Contact  memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 London 4 June: Yoga and Civil Engineering: Covid-19; health and wellbeing 12.30pm to 1.30pm, online. Register here. North West 03 June: Membership surgery, North West. 10am, online. Contact memsupp.coordinator@ice.org.uk or 0121 227 5944 03 June: Membership surgery, North West…