Young Professionals Affinity Group
Welcome to the IEEE UK and Ireland Young Persons Affinity Group.
IEEE UK and Ireland Young Professionals (UK & I YP) is an affinity group for electrical, electronics, software and computer systems engineers that have graduated in the last decade. The first ten years after graduation from university can be challenging for young professionals. Employment searches, new jobs, professional growth, career development and life status changes are common experiences for many recent graduates. IEEE UK&I YP a professional network that assists with transitioning from university into the professional world.
UK & I YP has a very wide reach with over 6,000 members and as the name suggests covers England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Like many other affiliate groups, we place a strong focus on the three main areas; namely social networking, professional development and enhancement of technical skills. Our aim is to organise a variety of technical events including site visits, technical workshops and seminars and non-technical events including project management, leadership and communication skills workshops, along with social events to foster professional awareness in a structured yet lively environment that address members’ concerns and meet their needs. These events are often open to members of all grades as well as non-members.
An important part of running any successful event is ensuring that the events are publicised as widely as possibly to ensure maximum attendance. The UK&I YP intends to use both email and social media to communicate with and encourage attendance of members.
As well as hosting our own events, we welcome collaboration with other similar organisations in the region for joint events of mutual benefit as well as support from industry to fund events or promote products or services.
If you would like to contribute to an event in any form please do contact the YP Committee.
Chapter Committee
- Chair:Noel Gomes
- Vice Chair:Dr Thaddeus Eze
- Secretary:Nazila Fough
Upcoming Events
Event Review | IEEE Region 8 Student and Young Professionals Congress 2022
IEEE Region 8 Student and Young Professionals Congress 2022 was an overwhelming success, with a packed programme of plenary sessions, workshops, competitions and social activities, in the beautiful region of Gammarth on the Mediterranean Sea.
Applications Invited for UK and Ireland Young Professionals Affinity Group Chair and Vice Chair Positions
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and UK and Ireland (UK&I) Young Professional Affinity Group Members to join the YP Executive Committee for the role of an Affinity Group Chair and Vice Chair.
3rd IEEE UK & Ireland Young Professionals Postgraduate STEM Research Symposium – Call for Participation
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the 3rd IEEE UK & Ireland Young Professionals Postgraduate STEM Research Symposium. The general theme of the event is 'The future of STEM in a shifting landscape'.
Award for UK and Ireland Section’s Young Professionals
The UK and Ireland Section were the 2020 winners of the IEEE Region 8 Outstanding Young Professionals Affinity Group presented at the recent IEEE Region 8 virtual Student and Young Professional Congress.
IEEE UK & Ireland YP Postgraduate STEM Research Symposium 2018 Evening Report
The YP Postgraduate STEM Research Symposium was a single day event that gave the opportunity to early STEM researchers, especially PGRs (PhD and MPhil), to present their research, receive feedback and explore the possibilities of turning research to enterprise. The symposium was open to professionals and students and accepted submissions of posters, papers and research to enterprise pitches.
Event Review – IEEE Young Professionals Halloween Party at the IEEE SENSORS Conference
The IEEE Young Professionals Halloween Party was held during the IEEE SENSORS Conference on 30th Oct 2017 in Glasgow, UK. IEEE Young Professionals at the IEEE Sensors Council brings together over 100 young professionals in the fields of sensors, building bridges between young researchers and fellows.