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: