Northern Group - Member Organisations |
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The table below shows all of the organisations represented within this website, along with a link to the website of the local branch. Each of the organisation names link to more detailed description of the organisation. Aberdeen Association of Civil Engineers (AACE) The AACE was first incorporated on 14th Dec 1900. Membership is open to all who are interested in civil engineering and not only civil engineers themselves. Aberdeen Maritime Branch (AMB)(incl Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology, The Royal Institute of Naval Architects, & Institution of Engineers & Shipbuilders of Scotland) With the fourth largest membership area in the UK and overseas, the ABM is an integral part of the learned society. The Joint Branch's aim is to enhance its professional reputation by continuing to develop all aspects of naval architecture, marine and offshore engineering via regular meetings and technical visits. Aberdeen Mechanical Society (AMS) The Society was formed in 1888 to enable a wide local audience to learn about and discuss the latest scientific and technical developments and to encourage education and self improvement. This is still true today and membership is open to everyone who has an interest in, or a connection with Engineering whatever their present occupation or qualification. British Computer Society - Aberdeen Branch (BCS)
The British Computer Society (BCS) is the industry body for IT professionals, and a Chartered Engineering Institution
for Information Technology (IT). With members in over 100 countries around the world, the BCS is the leading professional and learned Society in the field of computers and information systems. Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) The North of Scotland Branch aims to provide a local organisation to promote the aims of the CQI
whilst cooperating with other organisations within the branch area. It arranges suitable programmes,
visits earning CPD points and promotes efficiency, education and training in QA. Energy Institute - Aberdeen Highlands & Islands Branch (EI)The Energy Institute (EI) is the leading professional body for the energy industries, nationally and internationally. A Royal Charter membership organisation, the EI serves society with independence, professionalism and a wealth of expertise in energy matters, creating a home for energy professionals and a scientific and technical reservoir for industry. It is licensed by the Engineering Council to offer Chartered, Incorporated and Technician status to engineers. Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) Institute of Physics in Scotland (IOPS) The Institute of Physics in Scotland is the Scottish Branch of the IOP and is a charity registered in Scotland No SC040092. The IOP is a scientific membership organisation devoted to increasing the understanding and application of physics. It has extensive worldwide membership and is a leading communicator of physics with all audiences from specialist through government to the general public. Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) The IMechE aims to be the foremost body for the advancement of mechanical engineering. On a national level it links
with Government, academia, research and industrial bodies in the support and development of key industries. Our local
programme presents CPD opportunities via technical meetings and seminars. Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET)The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology to the world. Mining Institute of Scotland (MIS)The MIS supports the minerals and hydrocarbons extraction industries by providing a focus for the exchange of knowledge on all aspects of education, science, research and manufacture and to provide networking opportunities and professional development across Scotland using video conference facilities to unite members in diverse locations. Royal Aeronautical Society - Highland Branch (RAeS) The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) exists in order to promote the general advancement of Aeronautical Science and Engineering and to promote the profession of Aeronautics. The RAeS is the only multidiscipline aerospace institution embracing membership in all aerospace community sectors at all levels ranging from those embarking on their career to senior managers. Membership embraces all community sectors such as aircrew, operations staff, ATC, engineers, education, research, manufacturing, law etc. The RAeS is a nominated body of the Engineering Council and offers a preferred route to registration for aerospace engineers to provide recognition of their professional competence. The Society for Underwater Technology - Aberdeen Branch (SUT) SUT is a multi discipline learned Society bringing together individuals and organisations in more than 40 countries who have a common interest in underwater technology, ocean science and offshore engineering. The Society organises an extensive programme of events, many of which are held in Aberdeen, designed to fulfil the requirements of a diverse membership and all pockets. Welding and Joining Society (W&JS) The North Scottish Branch of the Welding & Joining Society was established in 1981 by The Welding Institute (TWI). Membership is open to everyone with a practical, technical or business interest in materials, welding and allied technologies. It provides a readily accessible package of services, benefits and club activities. Membership provides participation in national and regional meetings, a regular quality journal, a library service and
reduced rates for TWI training, information services and events. TWI is a unique organisation comprising a major R&D establishment, professional engineering institute and an organisation committed to the transfer of information to industry.
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