Queen's University Belfast
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast, today, we are ranked 198 in the world combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
The scheme provides partner universities and colleges with a raft of professional development opportunities and lifelong learning – enhancing the employability of students and providing bespoke assistance to academic departments.
How do ICE academic partners benefit?
- ICE’s academic partnership manager works closely with partners to provide tailored support to staff and students.
- The programme offers a bridge to industry and helps to prepare students for professional life.
- Students can access bespoke professional development opportunities to begin their journey to professional qualification, giving them a head start in their career and enhancing their experience and satisfaction.
- Student ambassadors are appointed to help improve on-campus engagement and encourage fellow students to take advantage of the additional ICE support available to them.
- Academic partners commit to a culture of early professionalism among students via ICE membership and industry contacts.
Support for your CPD
- ICE Knowledge Hub*, featuring recommended topics and learning outcomes - available exclusively for members. (If you are not a member but you are working for an ICE academic partner, please request access using this form.)
- Brunel International Lecture Series: a programme focusing on resilience and sustainability in infrastructure development. The series usually opens with a lecture at the ICE HQ in London, UK. The rest of the lectures take place around the globe.
- The Unwin Lecture: this annual lecture was created in 1948 to focus on engineering research and how technology could affect the capability of civil engineers.
- ICE-Costain Health and Safety Prestige Lecture: an annual event bringing you a focus on a specific topic.
- Join a knowledge network.
- ICE universities series for academics.
Support for your research
- Research and development funds available to academics.
- Have your paper(s) published.
Support material for teaching activities
Sustainable development:
- ICE Knowledge Hub*: carbon literacy - carbon terms made easy and understanding the circular economy. (If you are not a member but you are working for an ICE academic partner, please request access using this form.)
- 5 of the coolest projects in civil engineering.
- The Carbon Project.
- The low Carbon Concrete Route map.
- The standard for managing carbon in building and infrastructure.
Professionalism and ethics:
- ICE Knowledge Hub*: explaining the ICE Code of Professional Conduct and professional conduct in practice. (If you are not a member but you are working for an ICE academic partner, please request access using this form.)
- Let's talk about the ethics elephant in the room.
- Strategy Session: The Engineer and Ethical Decisions.
Commercial ability:
- Browse the ICE Archives: Featuring engravings, notes and drawings on past construction projects – from Marc Brunel’s Thames Tunnel to the most recent Channel Tunnel.
- Request a speaker from industry on a specific topic or for a lecture.
Health, safety and welfare:
- The ICE - H,S&W Knowledge Network Group seeks to provide resources for teaching health and safety risk management, fostering work-ready graduates capable of enhancing the construction industry's safety performance. Click here for the brochure* and flyer describing the support available.
Support to achieve professional qualifications
- Access support to achieve your goal from our team of membership experts and extensive range of online resources.
- The table below shows typical grades that can be achieved.
- The ICE runs workshops with a programme tailored to academics with tutors from academia. Register your interest and we'll be in touch.
Industry support
Through ICE, you can access industrialists from the whole civil engineering spectrum, all over the globe, including your University alumni. Upheld by high standards of professionalism and ethics, ICE members are available to support the Institution in any way they can, compatibly with their work commitments.
*If you are not a member but are working for an ICE academic partner and wish to access the hub, please contact us.
Below is a list of activities and opportunities for students which will help enrich their University experience and increase their employability.
- Activities for students.
- Career advice: Wednesday career talks by ICE graduates: An opportunity for your students to make direct contact with those working in various roles and ask questions.
Professional development and curriculum enrichment opportunities for your students:
- ICE student ambassador role.
- Students can start to build their professional portfolio using an Attribute achievement form to record work experience and CPD records to list training opportunities.
- Take up a role in the local Early Career Group near you.
- Check out competitions / awards that may interest you.
- ICE professional development opportunities including lecture toolkits, modules and learning resources, to kick-start progress towards professional qualification. Activities can be recorded and certified to count towards the requirements for professional qualification.
- ICE university series for students.
- Industry buddy scheme.
Students can start to build their professional portfolio:
- Take up a role in the local Early Career Group.
- If you are applying for a civil engineering course, you have the opportunity to seek financial and career assistance through the ICE QUEST scholarship program.
- Annually, every civil engineering department puts forth the most deserving student as the recipient of the esteemed ICE Student Prize.
- Learn how you can record work experience.
- ICE professional development opportunities including lecture toolkits, modules and learning resources, to kick-start progress towards professional qualification. Activities can be recorded and certified to count towards the requirements for professional qualification.
ICE University series for students
2024
| Workshop | Description | Best for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Talks | A series of conversations by graduates and University alumni, covering many different fields of civil engineering and information on employers. | Second year students and above | 27 November 2024 |
2025
| Workshop | Description | Best for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Talks | A series of conversations by graduates and University alumni, covering many different fields of civil engineering and information on employers. | Second year students and above | 21 January 2025 |
| ICE student membership and how to sign up | A quick presentation by an ICE rep and an opportunity to ask any question | All students | 30 January 2025 |
| How to record your work experience as a student | Let us help you analyse what you have learnt from your student jobs and/ or placements and start your professional portfolio | Second year students and above | 05 February 2025 |
| Career Talks | A series of conversations by graduates and University alumni, covering many different fields of civil engineering and information on employers. | Second year students and above | 27 February 2025 |
| Bitesize for students/health and safety | What does “health and safety” mean in practice? Two graduates illustrate how the principle translates in their daily job | Second year students and above | February 2025 |
| Health Safety and Welfare 5 week course - 1 | A course design to gain an in-depth understanding of UK health and safety culture, the associated legislation, and regulations. | Final year students | TBC February 2025 |
| Health Safety and Welfare 5 week course - 2 | TBC | Final year students | TBC February 2025 |
| Health Safety and Welfare 5 week course - 3 | TBC | Final year students | TBC February 2025 |
| Health Safety and Welfare 5 week course - 4 | TBC | Final year students | TBC February 2025 |
| Health Safety and Welfare 5 week course - 5 | TBC | Final year students | TBC February 2025 |
| Career Talks | A series of conversations by graduates and University alumni, covering many different fields of civil engineering and information on employers. | Second year students and above | 26 March 2025 |
| ICE graduate membership and how to sign up | As soon as you graduate you should transfer to graduate membership. Hear about the benefits and how to sign up. | Final year students/ MSc / postgraduate students | 04 April 2025 |
| ICE student membership and how to sign up | A quick presentation by an ICE rep and an opportunity to ask any question | All students | 25 April 2025 |
| Career Talks | A series of conversations by graduates and University alumni, covering many different fields of civil engineering and information on employers. | Second year students and above | 29 April 2025 |
| Career Talks | A series of conversations by graduates and University alumni, covering many different fields of civil engineering and information on employers. | Second year students and above | 29 May 2025 |
| ICE graduate membership and how to sign up | As soon as you graduate you should transfer to graduate membership. Hear about the benefits and how to sign up. | Final year students/ MSc / postgraduate students | 11 June 2025 |
| ICE graduate membership and how to sign up | As soon as you graduate you should transfer to graduate membership. Hear about the benefits and how to sign up. | Final year students/ MSc / postgraduate students | 03 September 2025 |
| ICE graduate membership and how to sign up | As soon as you graduate you should transfer to graduate membership. Hear about the benefits and how to sign up. | Final year students/ MSc / postgraduate students | 11 November 2025 |
Explore ICE membership options for academic staff
In the table below are some typical membership options you could aspire to depending on your role.
We have a tailored programme of assistance for academic staff. To find out more and to discuss the best membership option for you, please get in touch with our team.
| Position held | Suggested grade | Find out more |
|---|---|---|
| Head of Civil Engineering School/Department | Fellow (CEng FICE/ FICE) | Apply now |
| Lecturer (with degree in civil engineering) | Member (CEng/ MICE) | Apply now |
| Lecturer (without degree in civil engineering) | Associate Member (AMICE) | Apply now |
| Research Fellow/Reader | Member (CEng/ MICE) | Apply now |
| Lab Technicians/Technicians | Technician Member (EngTech MICE) | Apply now |
| PhD student* | Graduate Member (GMICE) | Apply now |
| MSc student* | Graduate Member (GMICE) | Apply now |
| Students enrolled in any engineering-related course (including apprentices) | Student Member | Apply now |
* MSc, PhD and Postdoc students also have the option of applying for free Student Membership.
Who to contact
Elena Rinaldi
Academic Partnership Manager
Elena has over 20 years' experience as a consultant civil engineer in Europe and Australasia. She has been based in London working for the ICE in various roles over the past 15 years.
Our academic partners
University of Birmingham
An original ‘redbrick’ University, part of the prestigious Russell Group; our thriving student population enjoys a wide range of courses, exceptional campus and research facilities.
University of Bristol
Bristol is at the cutting edge of global research. We have made innovations in areas ranging from cot death prevention to nanotechnology.
Cardiff University
We are an ambitious and innovative university with a bold and strategic vision located in a beautiful and thriving capital city.
Coventry University
We are a dynamic university that provides high quality education to our students. Our ethos is one of support, trust integrity and respect while valuing diversity.
University of East London
We're reshaping education for the benefit of all, giving students from any background the skills and opportunities to thrive in the modern world.
The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities and has been providing students with world-class teaching since 1583.
University of Exeter
At the University of Exeter we combine teaching excellence and high levels of student satisfaction with world class research at our campuses in Exeter and Cornwall.
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is a major research-led university operating in an international context.
Heriot Watt University
Since 1821, our pioneering research and education has made a positive impact on the global stage.
Imperial College London
Imperial College London is a world-class university with a mission to benefit society through excellence in science, engineering, medicine and business.
Kingston University
Kingston University London offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for UK and international students.
Leeds College of Building
Since the 1960s, we have played a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education & training for the industry.
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK and part of the Russell Group of leading universities.
London South Bank University
London South Bank University is known for its professional links and high graduate salaries. We are university of the year for graduate employment.
University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world and is no.2 in the UK for research power.
Loughborough University
One of the top 20 research-led universities in the country, Loughborough is renowned for the relevance of its work, driven by society's need for solutions.
Newcastle University
We are a world-class, Global Top 125 university dedicated to excellence, creativity, and innovation through our teaching and pioneering research.
Northumbria University
UK Top 25 university for Research Power, with an expanding multicultural learning community, and excellent links with further and higher education.
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution. We're a top 20 UK university and the UK's top university for graduates entering highly skilled jobs.
Nottingham Trent University
Proud to be named Modern University of the Year in The Times Good University Guide 2023.
University of Plymouth
Be inspired - find where you belong in Britain's Ocean City. Be an adventurer. Secure the future you deserve at the University of Plymouth.
University of Portsmouth
Gold-rated teaching, exceptional employability, and world-leading research. We're the University of Portsmouth.
University of Sheffield
Make Sheffield the start of something special. When you study here you get one of the best student experiences in the UK.
University of Strathclyde
We are the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Home to 23,000 students from 100 countries.
University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a leading university located within the county town of Guildford, Surrey in the South East of England, UK.
Teesside University
Teesside University is dynamic, energetic and innovative. We're growing and inspiring others to do the same.
Ulster University
Ulster University is a multi-campus university that can trace its origins back to 1845. We have an excellent reputation for research, for providing work-based learning, and for the level of recognition granted by professional bodies.
University of Wolverhampton
Join a university with 90% employability rate (Graduate Outcomes report 2020). Be Who You Want to Be at the University of Wolverhampton.
Wrexham University
Wrexham University started in 2008. The university sets out to be bold, enterprising and open to all in everything that it does.
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