Events
Stay up to date with the latest developments and activities, share your ideas and
experiences and network with our members and industry leaders at our events and
our associated partners' events.
Thinking of attending one of our events or associated partners' events? Here you'll
find a list of upcoming events organised by us and our partners.
You can search for events across several categories as well as book places at
any of our events directly here.
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News
Catch up on the latest AFBE and engineering developments with our regularly updated
news page.
Stay informed about our recent activities
and the latest developments in the Engineering industry with our regularly updated news page.
Here, you'll find press releases, newsletters, news articles and other related news
stories relevant to our work.
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Privacy Policy
This privacy policy outlines how AFBE may use and protect your information. AFBE
is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors to this website. By visiting
and contacting us via the contact form on this Website, you agree and where required
you consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information as set out in
this policy.
1. Customer Profile
When you visit the AFBE-UK Website, you may be asked to provide information about yourself including your name and contact details.
We may also collect information about your usage of the website and information about you
from the messages you post to the Website and the e-mails or letters you send to
us.
We may also collect additional information such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and your browser type.
2. Use of the information collected
- We may use your information to contact you for feedback on the quality of service
provided or to notify you about important changes or developments to the Website
or our services.
- Your information will enable us to provide you with access to the relevant parts
of the Website and to supply the services you have requested. It will also enable
us to bill you and to contact you where necessary concerning our services. We will
also use and analyse the information we collect so that we can administer, support,
improve and develop our business and for any other statistical or analytical purpose.
- Where you have indicated accordingly, you agree that we may use your information
to let you know about our other products and services that may be of interest to
you including services that may be the subject of direct marketing and we may contact
you to do so by post, telephone, mobile messaging (e.g. SMS, MMS etc) as well as
by e-mail.
- We will not share your personal details with external with third parties except
where you have indicated accordingly. However we may send you information on our
other company events and services to let you know about goods and services which
may be of interest to you (by post, telephone, mobile messaging (e.g. SMS, MMS etc)
and/or e-mail) and to help us analyse the information we collect so that we can
administer, support, improve and develop our business and services to you.
- If you do not want us to use your data in this way or change your mind about being
contacted in the future, please let us know by using the contact details set out
in section 8 below.
- Please note that by submitting comments and feedback regarding the Website and the
services, you consent to us to use such comments and feedback on the Website and
in any marketing or advertising materials. We will only identify you for this purpose
by your first name and the city in which you reside.
3. Information Disclosure
- We will adhere to the UK’s Data protection policy. The information you provide to
us will be transferred to and stored on our servers in the UK and may be accessed
by only our staff who act for us for the purposes set out in this policy or for
other purposes notified to you from time to time in this policy.
We will take all steps reasonably necessary to
ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this privacy policy.
- If we enter into a joint venture with, purchases or is sold to or merged with another
business entity, your information may be disclosed or transferred to the our partners.
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We may use the information that you provide to us if we are under a duty to disclose
or share your information in order to comply with (and/or where we believe we are
under a duty to comply with) any legal obligation; or in order to enforce our Website
Terms and any other agreement; or to protect the rights of AFBE-UK. This includes exchanging
information with other other organisations for the purposes of fraud protection
and prevention.
4. Third-Party Payment Processor
Payments made on the website will be encrypted and processed by our third-party credit card processor - Stripe.
Such transactions will be governed by Stripe's privacy policy which is available at https://stripe.com/gb/privacy.
We do not store your credit or debit card details.
5. Data retention and Internet Security
- The transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although
we will take steps to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the security
of your data transmitted to the Website; any transmission is at your own risk. Once
we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features
to try to prevent unauthorised access.
- We will ensure that we protect your information from unauthorised access and against
unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction and damage. We will keep your
information for a reasonable period or as long as the law requires.
- Where you have chosen a password which allows you to access certain parts of the
Website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We advise you
not to share your password with anyone.
- Cookies are small amounts of information which we store on your computer. Unless
you have told us you object, our system may issue cookies to your computer when
you use the Website (whether you are a registered or non-registered user). Cookies
make it easier for you to log on to and use the Website during future visits. Cookies
do not contain confidential information such as your home address, telephone number
or credit card details. We do not exchange cookies with any third party websites
or external data suppliers. However by activating a setting on your browser you
may choose to refuse the setting of cookies. Unless you have adjusted your browser
setting so that it will refuse cookies, our system will issue cookies when you log
on to our site. Please note that our advertisers may also use cookies, over which
we have no control. We only keep cookies for the duration of your visit to our website,
except where you save your login name as referred to above.
6. Access to your profile information
You have the right to see the information we hold about you ("Access Request") and
to ask us to make any changes to ensure that it is accurate and up to date. If you
wish to do this, please contact us using the contact details set out in section
8 below.
7. Changes to this Policy
Any changes to our Privacy Policy will be posted to the Website and, where appropriate,
through e-mail notification.
8. Contacting AFBE
All comments, queries and requests relating to our use of your information are welcomed
and should be addressed to info@afbe.org.uk.
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Advertise
Advertise your job vacancies and events with us....
Members can post adverts from their member area. If you are not yet a member, you
can join or contact us about advertising.....
Membership
By joining AFBE, you'll become a member of the most dynamic network of students,
professionals, advisers and partners who are working towards advancing the achievements
of ethnic minorities in education and engineering.
You can become a member of AFBE if you are a student, a graduate, an engineering
professional, an organisation or if you are just interested in promoting our mission
or any of our programmes. Even if you do not have an engineering or science background,
you can still become a member.
Choose the membership category that best applies to you to find out more about the
membership category, it's benefits and how to join.
Student Membership
Undergraduate and graduate students studying towards a degree in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics.....
Individual Membership
Professionals and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or any other individual with an interest in supporting our work....
Organisation Membership
Professional bodies, corporate organisations, educational institutions, charities and other organisations who could benefit
from interaction with AFBE and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion
within the engineering industry....
Who is eligible for student membership?
Student membership is for students currently in university or an institution of
higher learning who are interested in ....
Student Membership Benefits
- Careers news/Information Portal: We provide our members with any information we
have about opportunities and vacancies within our industry. These and many more
are just of a few of the benefits of membership
- Mentorship:.....
- Event
Discount: conferences and events.....
- Networking Opportunities: Access a network
of diverse engineers and scientists. Network with other students and professionals
near you and throughout the UK. Networking is really important these days as more
jobs are being obtained through people we know in the industry. Many companies are
inundated with CV's so networking increases your chances of being called for an
interview even before they reallysee your CV. A good word from someone on the inside
is better than any professionally put-together CV.....
- Recruitment rewards(Job
Opportunities): job search
- Post your CV: for recruiters to find you
-
Access to Scholarhsip, Bursaries and grants.
- Volunteering opportunities: opportunity to give back to the community through mentorship
etc.....
How much does it cost?
Student membership yearly subscription is
.
How long is the membership term?
Membership term is one year from September 1 - August 31 of the following year.
Join AFBE as a student member
Who is eligible for Individual membership?
Working professionals and graduate students who majored in science, technology,
engineering or mathematics who seek to fulfill AFBE-UK's mission via avenues for
networking and professional development while giving back to the community.
AFBE-UK (attracts professionals from a diverse range of engineering ....)draws its
membership from the full range of engineering disciplines including engineering
managers, consultants, contractors, professional technology practitioners as well
as engineers who have veered into other professions including banking, finance etc.
Individual Membership Benefits
- Access a network of diverse engineers and scientists.
- Discounted registration at events and conferences
- Mentoring opportunities.
- Post your CV free of charge for top Engineering companies to locate your
- Search for job opportunities. Access to job postings....
- CV submissions
How much does it cost?
Individual membership yearly subscription is
.
How long is the membership term?
Membership term is one year from September 1 - August 31 of the following year.
Join AFBE as an individual member
Who is eligible for Organisation membership?
For Businesses and organsiations with interest in diversity.
Organisation Membership Benefits
Benefits of being an organisation member include:
- Brand advertising – Present your company as a brand that values the importance of
diversity and inclusion. Your logo will be featured on the AFBE-UK website, all
promotional literature, journals, newsletters, press releases, advertorials.
- Brand association – Put your brand at the centre of a vanguard initiative. Brand
association with AFBE-UK with a proven track record in committing to diversity in STEM
will show audiences that you value the economic significance
of a diverse workforce. Highlight your organisation’s best practice in diversity
through employment in the event’s programme.
- Networking opportunity – Exposure to an audience of industry, academic, educators and professional bodies during the
event.
- Unique PR opportunity – Showcase your organisation’s achievements and
services to new audiences in our events programmes. Maximise on regional and national
media coverage on diversity in engineering (and STEM?).
- Exclusive rights to AFBE logo
- Invitations to AFBE events....
- Free membership for up to 10 eligible employees
- Free job adverts - Reach thousands of job seekers with your job postings.
- Free Member CV search - Find qualified STEM talent for work placements and job opportunities within you organisation.
- Free event adverts - Promote your upcoming events to a diverse audience on our events page.
How much does it cost?
Organisation membership yearly subscription is based on the size and type of your organisation
as follows:
All subscriptions are inclusive of VAT.
How long is the membership term?
Membership term is one year from September 1 - August 31 of the following year.
Join AFBE as an organisation member