The Welding Institute

The Welding Institute The leading professional engineering institution responsible for the professional registration and certification of welding and joining personnel.

We also offer membership to all engineers worldwide. The Welding Institute is the leading professional engineering institution responsible for the professional registration and certification of welding and joining personnel worldwide. It embraces a professional institution, a certification body, a training organisation and a world renowned research and technology centre. Simply, it exists to help

individuals to build and improve their careers. As a Licensed Member of the Engineering Council, The Welding Institute has a responsibility to nominate and submit appropriately qualified candidates for registration as Chartered or Incorporated Engineer, or Engineering Technician. The Welding Institute also fosters a deep-seated knowledge base in the development of occupational standards and vocational qualification. As an influential lobbying group it offers authoritative guidance to statutory bodies like the British Standards Institution, the Engineering Council and even central government, charged with making the rules.

04/08/2026

❓ What capabilities will the UK need to remain competitive over the next decade?

From automation and advanced manufacturing to technical education and workforce development, the future of industry depends on the people, skills and pathways we build today.

That's why we're delighted to announce that registration is now open for Annual Members' Day 2026: Building Tomorrow's Capability - Supporting the Modern Industrial Strategy.

Join industry, education and policy leaders as we explore how the welding and joining community can help deliver the skills, capability and innovation needed for the future.

🎟️ Secure your place today: https://theweldinginstitute.com/event-6648665/registration

🎬Check out last years Members' Day below! Featuring thoughts from Caroline Gumble (Dr) AWeldI, Michelle Walkling, Grahame Pells DipHE AAE FIMI, Aaron Williams and Joanna Nicholas.

21/07/2026

What does Morgan Ellis love about engineering?

We spoke to Morgan Ellis, Welding and Materials Engineer at Subsea7 and co-chair of The Welding Institute’s Younger Members Committee from 2026, shares what she loves most about the industry -and why there’s a route into the profession for everyone.

Don’t forget to join our Younger Members Committee (YMC) LinkedIn Group for more content from our committee members and chairs.

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18142057/

Find out more on what the YMC does:

https://theweldinginstitute.com/member-benefits/younger-member-committee

And make sure you watch until the end for the bloopers!

New Vice Chair of Professional BoardWe're delighted to announce John Kell has been appointed Vice Chair of Professional ...
01/07/2026

New Vice Chair of Professional Board

We're delighted to announce John Kell has been appointed Vice Chair of Professional Board!

John Kell is an accomplished engineer and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, who has also made a truly remarkable contribution to attracting large-scale research and development investment to the UK during his role as an R&D Specialist, Automotive Sector Team, Advanced Manufacturing Directorate (AMD), Department for Business and Trade.

He is a previous company director who brings extensive automotive and engineering technology R&D experience from the private sector and government, along with business development management and project management expertise. He has been supporting government with advanced engineering R&D-related foreign direct investment and project management for the past 18 years. Before this he was the automotive and motorsport sector business development manager for TWI Ltd.

He has a wealth of experience in research and technology development with a focus on materials, advanced propulsion and connected and automated mobility. His background in managing manufacturing, design and engineering research assignments has involved him with global projects across the defence, aerospace, oil and gas, and transport sectors.

John also holds the rank of Major and Officer Commanding of No. 3 Company Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force, where he is a passionate promoter of STEM.

Join us in congratulating John on his new role!

23/06/2026

👩‍🔬 International Women in Engineering Day

This , we’re celebrating the women who bring technical skill, creativity and leadership to their work every day - with a special spotlight on Laboratory Technician Sophie Thompson.

With this year’s theme, , INWED shines a light on women engineers who remain under-represented, helping to show women and girls worldwide what is possible in engineering and technology.

Sophie talks us through what she does day-to-day, what makes her proud of her fellow women engineers, what she enjoys about her work, and what being in this career means to her as a woman.

We’d also like to highlight an EngineeringUK press release featuring new estimates on the earning potential for women pursuing careers in engineering and technology:

https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/engineering-and-technology-careers-could-unlock-1bn-for-women-s-earnings/

Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day today!

05/05/2026

📹 Watch our interview with YMC co-chairs Sean and Morgan!

We recently spoke to Sean Evans and Morgan Ellis, co-chairs of The Welding Institute’s Younger Members Committee.

They shared their hopes, goals and ambitions for how their joint leadership alongside the wider committee will strengthen support for early‑career professionals and drive meaningful progress.

We hope you enjoy the interview!

You can watch the full video on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/w5z1SteFlpg

Don’t forget to join our YMC LinkedIn Group to stay up-to-date:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/18142057/

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10/04/2026

📖 Digital Library – April Theme: High Temperature

This month, TWI’s Digital Library is spotlighting the theme of High Temperature. Explore a curated selection of e‑books covering high‑temperature in welding, joining, and allied technologies.

Access to these featured resources is exclusively available to our members.

👉 Already a member? Log in to the member portal to access the digital library: https://www.theweldinginstitute.com/membership/join-us

👉 Not a member yet? Join today to get full access: https://www.theweldinginstitute.com/member-portal

09/04/2026

🏆 Richard Dolby Award submissions are now open!

The Welding Institute is pleased to announce that our ninth Richard Dolby Award, sponsored by Rolls-Royce, is now open for submissions.

Open to current members of The Welding Institute, this award is your chance to gain industry visibility and be recognised by leading experts.

The winner will receive £1,000 in cash and earn prestigious recognition for their early‑career achievements in welding, joining, or materials engineering. Runners‑up will also receive a £100 voucher. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your technical expertise and stand out in your field.

What you’ll need to apply:
▪️ A completed Application Form
▪️ Your CV
▪️ An abstract of approximately 500 words (plus one or two relevant tables, figures or graphs, if required)

👉 Read more about submissions and download the application form: https://www.theweldinginstitute.com/awards/richard-dolby-rolls-royce-prize

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