ICE Yorkshire and Humber

Graduates, Apprentices, Students and Technicians

2020/21

Mission Statement

The ICE Yorkshire and Humber Graduates, Apprentices, Students and Technicians (GAST) Committee

represents developing engineers who are working towards their professional qualifications. The group

spans across the region covering areas of Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Hull and York.

The core of aim of the group is to provide a basis for developing engineers to regularly meet and engage

with each other as we develop and progress in our careers. Through the events, meetings and activities

which we host, we aim to provide support in the following areas of Networking, Development,

Opportunities, Knowledge, Guidance, Recognition and Events.

In addressing the areas above the crucial item which is most important to us is Your Input. Without the support and engagement of our members we wouldn't be able to achieve our mission.

Useful Acronyms:

ICE Institution of Civil

Engineers RET

Regional Education Team

MDO Membership

Development Officer

GAST Graduates, Apprentices, Students & Technicians

RST Regional Support

Team YGG

Yorkshire Geotechnical Group

YH Yorkshire & Humber WEDG Written Exercise

Discussion Groups RICE Retired Members Group

Events and Activities:

ANNUAL DINNER ATTRIBUTE SEMINARS

PITCH 200

FOOTBALL/ NETBALL GAST MEETINGS

ANNUAL DEBATE

SOCIALS PRESIDENT’S VISIT

Meet Greet and Eat – An introduction to the ICE with a stall run by GAST at University or Careers Fair

events to introduce ICE YH GAST, what we do, how to get involved or introduce the attributes briefly.

WEDG – There is a launch event with the MDO to bring anyone interested in becoming involved in the

discussion groups together and provides an opportunity to assist those soon undertaking their review.

The attendees are then split into their discussion groups to begin their self-led groups.

Attribute Seminars – The MDO has hand-picked recently chartered members who give their help and

insight into how they progressed towards achieving attributes which in turn supported their professional

review and becoming an ICE Member. Held over 4 separate seminar sessions, where each session

focuses on specific attributes to ensure that all 9 attributes are covered in the year.

Annual Debate – Debate organised by the committee on a topic of our choice. Typically involves a

special guest chair for the evening, 3 speakers for each side of the argument, and allows attendees to

get involved and have their say.

Emerging Engineers Award – Entrants write a paper on any area of engineering design, research or

practice. The papers are presented and discussed with the winning papers shortlisted to an international

judging panel and then presented at the final at the ICE Headquarters in London.

Football/ Netball Competition – Regional competition held for a day, where teams play against each

other. Great opportunity to network.

ICE YH GAST Meetings – Monthly meetings which provide an opportunity to network, share knowledge,

discuss issues relevant to our region, receive updates on upcoming events, reflect on past events, find

volunteers to assist with activities and provide opportunities to get more involved with the ICE.

ICE YH GAST Socials - There are two big socials of note in the year; the Summer and Christmas Socials.

This is led by the Social Secretary to provide an opportunity to network and engage with the ICE YH

GAST Committee and get to know us to get more involved.

ICE Pitch 200 – Held annually, Pitch 200 is a chance to deliver a presentation in 200 seconds on an

engineering topic of your choice. It should be a fun, interactive pitch that explains an element of

engineering that is easy to understand by a member of public. The competition winner has the chance

to represent Yorkshire & Humber at the national final.

President’s Visit – An evening with the ICE President, which challenges attendees to think about current

topics and discuss them with the President. Includes certificates given to those who have been specially

recognised that year, with a photo opportunity with the president.

Annual Dinner – As part of the recognition of what ICE YH GAST do throughout the year, the main ICE

Committee invites the ICE YH GAST Committee to the annual dinner, where the GAST Chair/Chairs have

a slot for a speech for the evening. A fantastic way to network and a great way of being recognised for

GAST input throughout the year.

Clarie Astwood

Chair

Andy Magee

Vice Chair

Patrick Weatherald

Treasurer

Jak Lomas Secretary

Mitch Naylor

GSNet Representative

Paula Kulczyk

Communications Secretary

*Role Vacancy*

Communications Secretary

Paula Kulczyk

University Liaison Officer (Bradford)

Lauren Meakin

University Liaison Officer (Leeds Beckett)

Abi Morgan

University Liaison Officer (Sheffield)

Hollie Reynard

University Liaison Officer (Leeds Uni)

Izzi Shires

Social Representative

Sam Brown Sports Representative

Alisha Mahmood Regional Education Team

Liaison Officer

Dominic Mackevych Hull Representative

Rebecca Winters

York Representative

Oliver Chard

Affiliated Member

Josh Ellis

Affiliated Member

Tarek Al Karfan

Affiliated Member

Ahmed Al-Suleihi

2018 - 2020 Previous Co – Chair

Morwenna Parkin

2018 - 2020 Previous Co – Chair

Awards Panel

Regional Advisory

Board (RAB) Provides expert advice on a number of industry sectors

Regional Education

Team (RET) Educating under 19s about

engineering through activities and events

Led by Josie Rothera and Matthew Brayfield with support

from GAST and Main Committee

Main Committee Develops, agrees, and implements regional

policy. Approves business and finance plan. Reviews regions performance. Advises ICE

Council

- GAST Committee

- Humber and Civils Network Promotes Civil Engineering projects, issues,

challenges and opportunities.

- Geotechnical Group Arrange meetings, debates, and competitions for

professionals and students - Transportation Group

Organise evening meetings on issues relating to transport

- Retired Members Group

Regional Support Team

(RST) Supports all the work of the Region

Phil Robinson– Regional coordinator, arranges meetings and events,

supporting committees and panels and RET Tegan Chapman – Marketing communications executive, markets and

promotes events, deals with the website and social media and the annual dinner and awards

Executive Manages implementation of agreed

policy. Undertakes strategic financial management

Interested in Getting Involved?

ICE YH GAST Meetings

Last Tuesday of Every Month (Excluding June to August Summer Break)

18:00 - 20:00

The core aim of our Committee is to provide a basis for developing engineers in the region to regularly

meet and engage with each other as we develop and progress towards professional qualifications.

At our monthly meetings you will have the opportunity to hear about the projects your fellow graduates,

apprentices, students and technician are working on and discuss real issues within the region and civil

engineering industry as a whole. The meeting also provides an opportunity for you to find out about

upcoming events and activities and how you might be able to get involved.

We do look forward to having you join us at our monthly meetings.

Hub Locations:

Leeds: Royal HaskoningDHV, 36 Park Row, LS1 5JL

Sheffield: Mott MacDonald, Derwent House, 150 Arundel Gate, S1 2JY

Hull: Mason Clark Associates, Church House, 44 Newland Park, HU5 2DW

York: Atkins, Northern House, 7-9 Rougier Street, YO1 6HZ

Please find additional information on the committee using the links below: ICE Yorkshire and Humber Website: https://www.ice.org.uk/about-ice/near-you/uk/yorkshire-and-humber/committees#profile-graduate-and-students-committee Getting Involved: https://www.ice.org.uk/news-and-insight/latest-ice-news/get-more-involved-with-ice

Regional Education Team: https://www.ice.org.uk/about-ice/near-you/uk/yorkshire-and-humber/education#resources_and_activities Social Media Links: