New Year’s Honours 2026
Congratulations to member of the Livery Andrew James McNaughton FREng, until recently Executive Director Infrastructure Projects at AWE plc, who has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2026 New Year Honours List, for services to National Infrastructure
Swordsman – Issue 55
The most recent edition of The Swordsman is now available online. Swordsman 55 Previous issues are available here: The Swordsman – Past Issues
Nominations Open: AWE Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize 2026
AWE, in partnership with the Worshipful Company of Engineers, is delighted to announce that nominations are open for the Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize 2026. This award celebrates the brightest emerging talent in defence engineering — recognising early-career engineers who are driving innovation, solving…
2026 Hawley Award – Applications Sought
The Worshipful Company of Engineers and the Engineers Trust are seeking applications for the Hawley Award. It is awarded annually for the most outstanding Engineering Innovation that delivers a demonstrable benefit to the environment, specifically helping to achieve Net Zero Carbon by at least 2050….
2026 Leete Premium Award – Applications Sought
The Worshipful Company of Engineers and the Engineers Trust are seeking applications for the 2026 Leete Premium Award. It is awarded to PhD students who can make the case that their research has the potential to introduce significant change in manufacturing and demonstrates foresight into…
Calling notice for the Innovation for All Award 2026
Have you an engineering solution for the relief of poverty or hardship? Apply now to be considered for a £20,000 cash award. The Worshipful Company of Engineers in co-operation with UK-based charity Tech4All, offers an award for the most creative engineering-based solutions for the alleviation…
Engineering Energy Security – Technical Discussion Evening 4th November 2025
Energy infrastructure now depends on a complex ecosystem, from cables and AI to access ships and power electronics. Power electronics play a pivotal role in enabling the flexible, efficient, and intelligent control of energy across increasingly dynamic networks. The integration of whole energy systems, including…
Annual Banquet – a special evening!
On Oct 24th the Worshipful Company of Engineers held their Annual Banquet at the Mansion House. We were fortunate to have the Lord Mayor and both Sherriffs along with their consorts, present. Speeches were given by Baroness Brown of Cambridge, who alerted us to actions…
2026 MacRobert Award – Applications Open!
Applications are now open for the 2026 MacRobert Award , the UK’s longest-running and most prestigious prize for engineering innovation. For over 55 years, the MacRobert Award has honoured the very best of UK engineering which demonstrated outstanding innovation, commerciality and societal benefit. Originally founded…
Science in Parliament – Autumn 2025
The Autumn 2025 issue of Science in Parliament has just been published. This is made available to members through the Company’s subscription to the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (All Party Parliamentary Group). Click here to view/download: SIP 2025 Autumn