Bringing STEM to life through real-world engineering

Brilliant experiences, inspiring careers resources and stories that showcase modern engineering

Under the spotlight

We've brought together these featured experiences and resources to inspire you.

Engineering for a healthy planet

Could your students have the answers to the world’s greatest environmental challenges? This collection is for you to inspire them to change the world with the wonders of modern engineering.

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Challenging perceptions

Through featuring female role models or addressing the topic of diversity in engineering head-on, this collection of resources will encourage girls to pursue their love of STEM at school and beyond. 

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Virtual encounters with STEM professionals

Remember how abstract the world of work seemed when you were still in school? Help your students get a glimpse into their future with these virtual encounters.

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Tech Tuesdays

Show young people how technology is changing the world of work and how their hobbies and passions could lead them into a career in technology in the future.

  • Ages 7 to 16
  • Online
  • Up to 40 minutes
  • Free
Workshop

Primary STEM Day

Interactive and engaging experience to support classroom-based STEM learning.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • 2 hours
  • Cost applies

Careers resources

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Booklet

What is engineering?

This 8-page booklet helps students and teachers understand engineering.

Booklet

From idea to career

12 different engineering disciplines to help students work out which area(s) might be right for them.

Poster

100 jobs in STEM

A popular poster highlighting 100 exciting job roles that link to STEM.

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Case studies

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Video Case Study

A spark for engineering

Allanah is a software engineer at BT, who switched to an apprenticeship in 6th form to learn directly from industry professionals.

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From cruise ships to satellites

A life-changing visit to Cape Canaveral set Stephanie on a new career path which saw her swap cruise ships for space science and engineering.

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Putting things together

His love of Lego and an inspirational talk by professional engineers led Noah to a career designing and building bridges.

Video Case Study

Modern day inventor

Patrick has always loved DIY and design and technology. When his D&T teacher nominated him for a scholarship it started his design engineering journey.

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