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We support engineering educators at universities with a range of unique resources accessed via Student Membership.

This page is dedicated to the resources and events that are designed for both Student Members and educators to enjoy and expand their knowledge.

 
Cohort application form

This form provides a quick and easy way for you to sign up your students to Student Membership of the Institution. Joining is free, and gives your students access to great free resources.

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JBM Requirements
Check where your curricula sits in relation to the JBM requirements for accrediation.

JBM requirements

Grants and awards



 
Discussion at the 2018 Young Researchers Conference

Young researchers conference applications

Deadline: 11 December 2023

Applications to take part in the 26th annual Young Researchers Conference are now open. If you know any young researchers in academia or industry with fewer than five years' research experience, encourage them to apply.
 

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Researchers

MSc Research Grants

Deadline: 8 January 2024

Up to three £800 grants are availble for MSc students undertaking projects as a requirement of their civil or structural engineering degree. Available to both members and non members worldwide, applications are submitted by project supervisors on behalf of students.

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Building foundational knowledge



 
<h4>Essential Knowledge Series</h4>

Essential Knowledge Series

Our 19-part series introduces a range of structural engineering aspects; from approximate analysis to stability and dynamics.

<h4>Technical Guidance Notes</h4>

Technical Guidance Notes

Easily accessible guidance for graduates and early career professionals, as well as those wishing to develop a greater general understanding of structural design.

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Structural Behaviour Quiz

Our Structural Behaviour Course offers 200 sample questions which assess elements of structural behaviour, providing detailed feedback on your answers.

What is an SLO? How do I become one?


Student Liason Officers, otherwise known as SLOs, work in universities and other higher education institutions to represent IStructE, promote Student  Membership, and support students as they take their first step towards a career in structural engineering. SLO's primary task is to recruit Student Members and signpost them to a range of free learning materials and resources offered by IStructE, including additional support such as our Young Member Groups.

Being an SLO is a voluntary role, and most are teaching staff within engineering departments. If appointed as an SLO, you will gain free access to some resources such as our Structural Behaviour Quiz which makes for excellent course content.

If you are interested in becoming an SLO for your university, please contact [email protected].





  Download the guide to being a SLO Download the SLO Toolkit

IStructE resources and courses


 
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Viewpoint: Teaching 'reuse' principles at university

Jon Carr and Richard Harpin describe a new module at The University of Sheffield responding to the trend for extending the life of existing buildings

Date – 3 October 2023
Author – Jon Carr and Richard Harpin
Price – £10
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Viewpoint: A curriculum for the climate emergency: what questions should we be asking?

Oliver Broadbent and James Norman call for a rethink of engineering education to meet the needs of an industry adapting to the demands of the climate emergency.

Date – 2 September 2020
Author – Oliver Broadbent and James Norman
Price – £10
Guidance
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The Structural carbon tool - version 2

Use this tool to help you quickly estimate the embodied carbon in your structures.

Date – 31 March 2022
Author – Elliott Wood
Price – 0
Guidance
<h4>How to calculate embodied carbon (Second edition)</h4>

How to calculate embodied carbon (Second edition)

An essential set of embodied carbon calculation principles for structural engineers looking to change the way they practice, in order to achieve net zero carbon by 2050.

Date – 31 March 2022
Author – O P Gibbons, J J Orr
Price – Free/From £24.95
Training
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Annual academics conference 2023

This hybrid conference explored how educators can play a critical role in preparing graduate engineers for the shifting working landscape in response to the climate emergency. 

Date – 8 September 2023
Author – Various
Price – Free
Blog
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Can you trust your AI assistant?

As the field of engineering continues to evolve, new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and language models are becoming increasingly important tools for structural engineers. AI and language models can provide many benefits to structural engineers, but they also come with potential risks that must be considered.

Date – 17 April 2023
Author – Ashley Kacha
Price – 0
Blog
<h4>Advocating for change</h4>

Advocating for change

A blog post written by Engineers Without Borders UK about how educators can advocate for change to reshape engineering education.

Date – 1 February 2023
Author – Engineers Without Borders UK
Price – Free
Guidance
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Example ethical scenarios

The following example scenarios were designed to test your understanding of how to manage ethical issues.

Date – 19 June 2017
Author – IStructE
Training
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Embodied carbon basics for structural engineers on-demand course

Learn how to undertake embodied carbon calculations for every project and aspect of structural design. 

Date – 15 December 2021
Author – Various
Price – £0.00 - £215 + VAT
Course
Historic timber structures

Historic timber structures: assessment and reuse

This one-day online course introduces timber as an engineering material, with a focus on its use in historic structures. It covers non-destructive techniques for condition assessment and strategies for the reuse of heritage structures.

Date – 12 February 2024
Location – Online
Price – £295 - £445 + VAT
Case Study
Design, Assemble and Dismantle (DAD) Iranian students

Challenging students to design, assemble and dismantle

Alireza Behnejad developed the Design, Assemble and Dismantle (DAD) Project to give students hands-on experience of working with a physical model, helping them develop skills in design, team work, communication, and problem solving. 

Date – 15 February 2018
Author – Alireza Behnejad
Price – Free
Guidance
<h4>LOD and LOI Tool</h4>

LOD and LOI Tool

Use this tool to help you determine the structural information requirements and level of detail required for your projects.

Date – 11 August 2021
Author – IStructE BIM Panel
Price – 0
Case Study
Sarah Prichard speaks at the 2018 Young Researchers Conference

Young Researchers' Conference: six inspiring past winners

Six previous winners of awards at the Young Researchers Conference update us on their careers and give their thoughts on the future of research and structural engineering.

Date – 28 March 2018
Author – Various
Price – Free
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Temporary works toolkit

The Temporary Works Toolkit is a series of articles aimed primarily at assisting the permanent works designer with temporary works issues.

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Health and Safety series

Managing Health & Safety Risks is a series of articles prepared by the Institution's Health and Safety Panel. This series aims to assist all members, but younger members in particular, in understanding the background and issues relating to the management of health-and-safety risks in construction.

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External educational resources for students and lecturers



 
Expedition Workshed

A collection of high quality learning materials including virtual materials lab, simulators, games and more. 

UCL Drawing Gym

The UCL Drawing Gym is an exercise programme to help engineers improve their sketching and visualisation skills.

Bare Essentials of Civil Engineering series

An online series covering soil mechanics, concrete, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete from Think Up.

Steel Construction

The free encyclopedia for UK steel construction information.

ARUP Journals

A collection of publications including The Arup Journal, The Design Book as well as research reports, magazines and other publications.

Cundall thought leadership webinars 

A collection of webinars from Cundall on research, initiatives and design considerations aimed at creating a more sustainable world.

Concrete Centre

The Concrete Centre provides material, design and construction guidance.

Seeing and touching structural concepts

Information and resources to further enhance the understanding of structural concepts.

Resources for students

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Student hub

Check out our Student Membership hub with more resources to further their learning and get a jump start in their early careers.

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Explore our training, events and resources to support you throughout your career and membership journey.

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