association of university engineers
Sheffield
The Association of University Engineers (known as the AUE) was formed in 1970 by
a small group of University Engineers who wanted to create a 'networked union of
like minded people'. The Association has representation from around 100
universities throughout the UK and Eire. The Association's aims are as follows:-
To promote, foster and develop the knowledge and skills of University Engineers.
To assist, in conjunction with the Association of University Directors of
Estates (AUDE), the advancement of Estates and Buildings professionalism within
Universities. To enhance the Maintenance, Protection and Promotion of quality
educational Estates and Buildings to improve the educational environment for
both students and staff of Institutions. To provide a means by which the view,
contributions and professional knowledge and skills of University Engineers can
be communicated to AUDE and appropriate University and Professional
Institutions. To provide the means of an interchange of information between
University Engineers on technical and managerial aspects of the maintenance and
development of University Estates and Buildings. Through the above activities,
to provide an avenue through which Engineers and other Estates staff can receive
accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) which is a requirement of
their respective professional bodies.
