Royal Academy of Engineering
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The Royal Academy of Engineering is a British learned society concerned with engineering.
Founded in 1976, the Academy was initially known as the Fellowship of Engineering. A Royal Charter was granted in 1983 and the name Royal Academy of Engineering adopted in 1992.
The activities of the Academy include:
- Assisting the development of national policy as it affects engineering
- Supporting the education of engineers
- Encouraging research in engineering
- Promoting the public understanding of engineering
The Royal Academy of Engineering awards the annual MacRobert Award.
The current President of the Academy is Lord Broers.
External link
- Royal Academy of Engineering website (http://www.raeng.org.uk/about/)