Dear UK and Ireland Signal Processing Society Chapter Members

Members of the IEEE UK and Ireland Signal Processing Society (SPS) Chapter are invited to submit applications for consideration to be included on the Slate of Candidates for the 2024 Chapter Officers Election.

The IEEE UK & Ireland SPS Chapter thrives because of passionate volunteers who strive to advance the state of the art in signal processing by allowing the sharing of knowledge and facilitating professional development as well as building interest in the application of technology in everyday life amongst the community.

Becoming an IEEE volunteer presents opportunities for personal and professional growth. It is a great way to expand your network, enhance your leadership skills by organising events and projects, and stay updated with cutting-edge research. It also provides an opportunity to reach out into the community, at a time when technological change is happening rapidly, and build support for the many potential benefits of this technology.  You can help create the next generation of skilled engineers and technology professionals to address the many social and environmental problems we will be facing.

Full applications should be submitted by email to ieeespsukandireland@gmail.com to be received no later than 23:59 local time on 11 October 2024 (extended deadline).

Interested IEEE UK and Ireland SPS Members can self-nominate or be nominated by another IEEE UK and Ireland SPS Member. 

If you wish to nominate a colleague to be considered for the slate of candidates for the IEEE UK and Ireland SPS Election, you must ensure that the  nominee is an IEEE Member in good standing and a UK and Ireland SPS Member resident in the UK. The nominee must confirm all content provided in the Application submitted, confirm they wish to be considered to be included on the Slate of Candidates, have the available time if selected and be cc’d on the application submission. 

Officer Volunteer Roles

Officer volunteer roles include: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary/Treasurer. 

Please click here to download detailed descriptions of each officer role

Term for each Officer Role: From 01 January 2025 until 31 December 2026

Eligibility for all Officer Roles

• Must be an IEEE Member in good standing
• Must be a member of IEEE Signal Processing Society
• Must be of IEEE Graduate Student Member, Member or Life Member, Senior Member or Senior Life Member, Fellow or Life Fellow Grade
• Must reside in either England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland or Northern Ireland
• Membership of IEEE and IEEE Signal Processing Society must be up to date and active from 30th June 2024

Application Form for consideration to be included on the Slate of Candidates

Please click here to download the Application Form to be completed in full, and submitted by email to ieeespsukandireland@gmail.com to be received no later than 23:59 local time on 11 October 2024 (extended deadline).

Slate of Candidates for Elections

After the application deadline, the Election Committee will verify the eligibility and qualifications of the candidates. All applicants will be notified of the outcome.

The approved Slate of Candidates will be communicated to all UK and Ireland SPS Chapter Members eligible to vote via electronic ballot. Election voting will be open for two weeks. 

We look forward to receiving your applications to support the Signal Processing Society Chapter.

Best wishes,

IEEE UK and Ireland SPS Chapter Elections Committee