b'6 Member News March 2020IET updatesFrom the President Dr Peter Bonfield OBE became IET President in October 2019. At his Presidential Address he launched a Concordat for engineering and technology companies to show their commitment to championing ethical practices and lead positive change across the industry. Member News caught up with Peter to find out how hes been finding his first few months as President. Its fantastic that over 50 organisations have pledged their Since becoming IET President, whatYou launched a new Concordatcommitment. Whats next?have been your highlights so far? during the Presidents Address. HaveAs a Professional Engineering Institution, you had many more organisationsour role is to do the right thing by the My first few months have been great. Ivesign up? profession. Signing up to the Concordat is enjoyed meeting some extraordinary peopleonly the beginning. The hard work starts and going to some truly inspiring events. IveSince its launch, dozens of engineeringnow and, with the support of our members, been busy visiting Local Networks across theorganisations have committed to valuingwe can lead positive change in the industry. UK and, in October, I went to Sri Lanka wheretheir engineering workforce by rewardingIm inviting my counterparts from the other I got to meet local IET members and Youngthem fairly, assuring competence andProfessional Engineering Institutions to join Professionals. Whilst there, I was struck by thequality through continuing professionalthese discussions and embed the principles level of dedication and innovationSri Lanka isdevelopment, adhering to the principles of the Concordat across the industry so that a place thats really motoring on the technologyof the Engineering Council and championingit becomes a reality. Theres a lot of work front and has seen an increase in On Campusethical practices. This is especiallyahead of us but, by being part of a global groups recently from 4 to 7. I was keen toimportant as we move inexorably towardscommunity with the same outlook, we have hear about their experiences and motivation.digital engineering futures.it within our gift to lead the change. Council UpdateCouncil Members Dr Ejay Nsugbe BEng MSc CEngMIET and Faye Banks MBA MSc CEng FIET share key talking points from Councils latest meeting. Welcoming the start of Dr Peter Bonfields tenure as Presidentof the IET at its October meeting, Council was presented with Peters vision for 2020, which highlighted three key themes: establishing the IET as a home for Digital Engineering; newCouncil members gathered at IET London: Savoy Place for the Council and Boards meeting.approaches to engineering higher education to better meet newThe three Main Boards also provided updates, including Dr Simon career paths; and ways to promote professional competence andHarrison, on behalf of the Knowledge Services and Solutions ethics in order to protect society. Board, who explained considerations on business performance and In the workshop session that followed, discussion on how best todelivering KPIs as well as plans for the Amendment to the Wiring deliver on these themes led to the following ideas: Regulations (BS 7671). Ms Dawn Ohlson, on behalf of the Volunteer Digital Engineering Engagement Board, outlined discussions of the new IET Equality, The IET leading the UK Cyber Security Council to develop theDiversity and Inclusion Strategy, consideration of the Institute ofUK cyber security profession Chartered Secretaries and Administrators report on Cultural Markers, Education and the social media strategy. Professor Phil Blythe, on behalf of the Training work-ready graduates and curriculum amendmentsMembership and Professional Development Board, drew attention to discussions of reaching the missing three million engineers and Professional Competence and Ethics technicians not engaged in PEI membership and the redevelopment Focusing on the role of CPD and Professional Registration of online professional development tool, Career Manager.If you have any comments or questions for Council, please send them to: council@theiet.org'