Royal Academy of Engineering
| Royal Academy of Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Seat | London |
| founding | June 1976
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| place | London , UK |
| president | Ann Dowling |
| Members | 1541 |
| Website | www.raeng.org.uk |
The Royal Academy of Engineering is a British learned society concerned with engineering.
Foundation and history
When it was founded in 1976, the name was Fellowship of Engineering . In 1983 the community was given a " Royal Charter " and in 1992 changed its name to its current name.
Academy activities
- Assistance in the development of legal norms and guidelines relating to engineering
- Promotion of the training of engineers
- Research funding
- Promotion of the understanding of engineering in the public
- Annual MacRobert Awards ceremony
- Presentation of the Leadership Award for engineering students in Great Britain