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25 SEPTEMBER 2012
The Coalition Government was reshuffled last month – the first time since it came to power. With sweeping personnel changes across all Government departments relevant to ICE’s policy and public affairs work, the most exciting development was the creation of a new ministerial post specifically focused on infrastructure investment and delivery.
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Public affairs
ICE has been recording its lectures at One Great George Street and broadcasting them live to members around the world since 2007. We are now widening this programme of online events to include a number of regional lectures too.
Applications should be sent to the South West Regional Office between 15 October and 23 November 2012.
Awards & competitions , Education
South West
24 SEPTEMBER 2012
ICE hosted a special reception in September to introduce Director General Nick Baveystock to key media after nine months in the post. The event was also aimed at helping form closer relationships with journalists covering the infrastructure agenda.
It’s not a subject that many want to think about, but the processing of human waste is a growing global problem.
Awards & competitions , Professional development
East Of England
The committee chair for the year 2012-2013 is Chris Wood. He has been acting Chair since March. Chris studied Engineering Science at Oxford University, his dissertation was on retrofitting adobe buildings against seismic action. After graduating in 2009 he has worked for Parsons Brinckerhoff in the Bridges team in Manchester. He has a few words for the year to come.
Membership information
North West
Politicians joined civil engineers for a special event which discussed the need to place infrastructure investment at the heart of government thinking.
Associated society member , Member , Non-member
Public affairs , Transport
North East
At the Infrastructure Alliance reception at the Liberal Democrat conference on Sunday evening, Rt Hon Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury made a major announcement that met one of ICE’s long-standing calls to Government.
ICE Publishing are pleased to announce a partnership with Asia Publishers Services Ltd who distribute our books across Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.
20 SEPTEMBER 2012
Following a pilot in the Summer for Technician members, ICE East Midlands held a successful webinar on the Career Appraisal route to ICE membership.
Membership information , Professional development
East Midlands
19 SEPTEMBER 2012
Prize Winners and Photos
18 SEPTEMBER 2012
Students from the ICE student chapter at University of Nottingham Malaysia campus were recently invited to attend the one day workshop on Disaster Management and Mitigation and Performance Based Design of Coastal Structures.
17 SEPTEMBER 2012
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General, Nick Baveystock, challenges members to take a wider view on problem solving, allow junior engineers more opportunities to gain experience and increase the Institution’s influencing powers.
Management
ICE South West ambassadors spent the day building bridges with city primary school students at the National Marine Aquarium on 11th September, as part of Plymouth’s Marine Festival 2012.
Education
12 SEPTEMBER 2012
Yorkshire and Humber
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