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.

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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Building resilience in uncertain times

The Coronavirus pandemic will have far-reaching implications for young people’s mental health and wellbeing – this collection can help build pupils’ resilience and spark some much-needed positivity in uncertain times.

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Remarkable robots

Whichever way you look at it, robots are big news! Check out this collection to see how your students could learn about and experience the exciting world of robotics! 

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The Amazon Longitude Explorer Prize

A UK-wide competition calling for 11 to 16 year old's to submit their ideas on how they would use technology for social good. 

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
Online

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

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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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.

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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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