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Engineering the future: universities and education

Engineering the future: universities and education. Sir Keith O’Nions President & Rector. June 2014. Introduction. For generations, Engineering has produced solutions to society’s pressing challenges and opportunities.

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Engineering the future: universities and education

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  1. Engineering the future: universities and education Sir Keith O’Nions President & Rector June 2014

  2. Introduction • For generations, Engineering has produced solutions to society’s pressing challenges and opportunities. • The national and global infrastructures that support us are a triumph of engineering. • Engineering has progressively broadened its scope from civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical disciplines into spheres such as big data and biomedical engineering. • The challenges that face a global population of 7bn make for an exciting and demanding future for engineering. • The education and training of engineers reflects these challenges, scientific and technological progress, and the progression of a globalised business environment.

  3. Engineering rises to the challenge Engineering is poised to address some of the greatest challenges that the future holds.

  4. Healthcare – personalised Medicine • Engineering across disciplines to improve health and well-being Doctors look at your medical history … soon they will look at your medical future ! Biological Algorithms Ultra low power Wireless Continuous monitoring Toumaz Group SensiumVitals®Patch

  5. Collect Healthcare – DNA analysis Prepare Test DNA Electronics Fast, affordable and lab-free DNA diagnostics

  6. Engineers will make a vital contribution to finding solutions to the challenges and opportunities presented by big data Big data Climate Air Traffic Data analytics Security Biomedical research and personal health Predictive models of disease Communications Eric Schadt2012 Traffic Finance

  7. Cyber security and networks • Engineering will help us protect our information in a connected world

  8. Engineering will improve Cities & Urban Environment by Controlling & Minimising Pollution Exposure Environment and urbanization 2.1 million deaths worldwide due to outdoor air pollution (WHO). Additional Toxic releases (accidental, terror).

  9. Engineering solutions: a continuum of activity Without “real world” and “market-led” demand, and grand challenges it lacks purpose Global challenges Discovery science Engineering solutions Industry Without “discovery research”, engineering lacks a foundation for future

  10. Engineering education: driving forces Rigorous command of engineering disciplines Globalisation – a ‘global’ engineer Meet accreditation / charter requirements Imperial graduate engineers reside in nearly every country in the world. Engage with real world problems in industry

  11. Educating engineers in 2020: a view from 2005 • Rigorous fundamental disciplines • Participate in research teams • Perform challenging work in industry • Professional experience in other countries • To which we might add: • Exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship • Management & global business Charles Vest, National Academy of Engineering, 2005

  12. Engineering education: questions arising • What is the role of an engineering degree course in an engineer’s career journey? • How much can be achieved in 4 years?

  13. Engineering education: another continuum Core disciplines, multidisciplinary environment Industry and management Innovation and entrepreneurship Global outlook

  14. A successful engineering education cannot be delivered through academic course content alone. An entrepreneurial environment Connectivity Talented people Co-location and collaboration Placements Student project Visits Exchanges Culture The cultural and entrepreneurial environment in which education takes place is also vital. Learning Facilities

  15. Imperial West: education and training in Imperial’s new innovation district • Delivering multidisciplinary education alongside research and industry • Space for university spin-out and start up activity • Education embedded in a research & innovation ecosystem • Continuing professional development and executive education

  16. Imperial West: the future for Imperial Research and Translation Hub

  17. Imperial West: the future for Imperial Biomedical Engineering Hub • Next generation training environment • Co-location of engineers, scientists, medics, spin-out companies and patient-facing clinical activities.

  18. Thank you Sir Keith O’Nions President & Rector

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