I DO not understand why we do not consider the profession of engineering at least as highly as doctor, lawyer or accountant in this country ("Widening access begins in school", Herald editorial, July 2).
I DO not understand why we do not consider the profession of engineering at least as highly as doctor, lawyer or accountant in this country (\"Widening access begins in school\", Herald editorial, July 2).
Custom byline text:
The wealth of this country, now that the myth of the banking sector has been blown, will depend increasingly on product innovation and manufacture. You just have to read how many of the crucial elements of wind farms are designed and made abroad, how the Clyde shipbuilding industry is a fraction of its former size, how Ravenscraig was destroyed, how major elements of the new Forth Bridge will come from abroad. These three industries mentioned above, and the country, will depend increasingly, in the future, on the wealth generated by the engineer (in the broadest sense) for their funding.
I believe that, in Germany, the engineer has his/her proper place as a vital element in the making of its success.
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
Nation depends on engineering
I DO not understand why we do not consider the profession of engineering at least as highly as doctor, lawyer or accountant in this country ("Widening access begins in school", Herald editorial, July 2).
The wealth of this country, now that the myth of the banking sector has been blown, will depend increasingly on product innovation and manufacture. You just have to read how many of the crucial elements of wind farms are designed and made abroad, how the Clyde shipbuilding industry is a fraction of its former size, how Ravenscraig was destroyed, how major elements of the new Forth Bridge will come from abroad. These three industries mentioned above, and the country, will depend increasingly, in the future, on the wealth generated by the engineer (in the broadest sense) for their funding.
I believe that, in Germany, the engineer has his/her proper place as a vital element in the making of its success.
Dr Ian McGregor,
Silcroft, Feanan,
Aberfeldy.
Commenting & Moderation
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
MOST READ
SPONSORED LINKS
MOST COMMENTED