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30 June 2011       Developing the Institution together: The 2011 Volunteer Ambassador Conference The second Volunteer Ambassador Conference took place earlier this month at Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, with 85 Institution volunteers receiving training and recognition for their roles, sharing best practice and networking. Read the full article.       Formula Student 2011: Preview of the event Next month, Silverstone will host 125 teams from 34 different countries, making Formula Student 2011 the biggest student motorsport event in the world.     Inspired by nature Bath’s submarine racing team takes on the world An Institution award enabled the Bath University’s human submarine team to take part in the 11th International Submarine Races in Maryland, USA.     Engineering Heritage Award For the Royal Arsenal The Royal Arsenal, the weapons factory that helped build the British Empire and win two World Wars, has received an Engineering Heritage Award. Apprenticeships and pipeline ‘pigging’ Scotland’s engineering achievements recognised Past President of the Institution, John Wood, visited Scotland in May and the winner of Scotland’s Speak Out for Engineering competition is announced.   Armed forces membership takes off: RAF events help develop service careers Serving engineers and technicians in the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy from around Britain have been finding out what professional recognition can do for their careers. World leading EV technology centre Liberty Electric Cars takes on Modec engineering team Electric vehicle experts Liberty Electric Cars have taken on the ex-Modec team of commercial electric vehicle experts to create a centre of technology excellence. Chartered Engineer licensing Latest petition status In response to a petition from members, Trustees and Council are working with the Engineering Council to investigate the licensing of Chartered Engineers. Apprenticeship to Fellowship scheme puts rail sector on track to high skill future Skills Minister John Hayes has welcomed an apprenticeship to fellowship scheme for engineering apprentices joining the railway industry. Purple Legal on the Bribery Act Our preferred legal partner, Purple Legal, offers members a special insight into the Bribery Act which becomes law on 1 July 2011. Institution supports the Irish Guards Institution staff members met Irish Guardsmen whom they had supported during their recent tour in Afghanistan.   NNB 2011: On the road to nuclear new build 5-6 July 2011 | London, UK The UK's energy future is a big issue for politicians, investors and energy companies as well as the general public. In the wake of the official announcement of the UK’s new sites, this conference sets the scene and signposts the future. Successful project management for engineers 12-13 July 2011 | London, UK This course will enable those engineers who aspire or already lead project teams to develop the essential project management skills. The senior engineering manager 13-14 July 2011 | London, UK This course is for engineers with experience of people-management who now want to take their skills to the next level. Formula Student 15-17 July 2011 | Silverstone, UK Formula Student promotes careers and excellence in engineering, by challenging university students to design, build, develop, market and compete as a team with a small single seat racing car. Book your tickets before 8 July.