Dear Colleague,
The past year has been a time of change and development for the Institution. Notable milestones have included;
* The launch of Engeneration, a membership network for school children studying engineering and a key component of our commitment to inspire the next generation
* The highest level of media coverage in the history of the Institution
* The highest number of paying events, with over 6000 seats sold in 2008
* Membership growth of 3% in 2008 (this when many other Institutions have been reducing)
* The largest awarding body for CEng, for the second year running
* International developments in India and China
* An outstanding Vision Awards Ceremony
* Increased links with key players in Government at both Westminster and Edinburgh.
2008 has also been a year of dramatic change beyond the world of engineering with the credit crisis and banking collapse causing unprecedented economic upheaval. This will impact us all in the year ahead but it has been encouraging to note the growing realisation among politicians and business leaders that the economy of the future should be based on real engineering as opposed to financial engineering.
The global challenges we face as a society will not be resolved without the expert contributions of engineers and that remains our challenge and opportunity.
May I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a peaceful and joyous Christmas season and a successful year ahead in 2009.
Best wishes
Professor William M Banks
President
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