Make a difference with engineering

Engineering is about making a difference by solving problems, improving and designing things. 

 

How could you use engineering to change how we power our world, the way we use things, how we eat or the way we move?

 

Get inspired to consider a career in green engineering with all the content below!

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Meet the future you

In a few short questions students can find out how their skills and passions could lead to an exciting job in engineering.

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Workshop

Sphero Coding and Engineering

Develop your students' coding, maths, and problem-solving skills in these fun workshops!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Project

CREST Star early years

A collection of fun and engaging challenges, developed to encourage and support young children who are at the beginning of their STEM journey.

  • Ages 3 to 5
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free Bursaries available
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Trip

Network Rail STEM Lab

Interact with Network Rail employees and engage in a range of STEM-related activities linked to the rail industry.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Milton Keynes
    • Milton Keynes
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Workshop

Drone Coding and Engineering

Learn to code a drone, overcome challenges, discover how engineers work and how you could use drones in the future!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here

I’m a Computer Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity to connect students with people working in a diverse range of computer science roles

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Workshop

Design the Skyline

Challenge your class to design London’s future skyline, at Tower Bridge!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Offsite
    • Tower Bridge
    • Tower Bridge
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Skills Miner Vertical Farming

Discover your inner vertical farmer and see how your ideas can make a difference to the future of food.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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Tech We Can Champions

Tech We Can Champions are volunteers who visit schools virtually or in person to inspire future generations about a career in tech.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Workshop

Discover transistors with the Joule Thief

Discover the fascinating world of transistors in this exciting and practical workshop exploring how the electrical circuits have transformed our lives.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Free

BOOKLET

Parents' guide to engineering careers

Help the adults in your life understand your STEM skills, passion and talent with our parents' guide to engineering careers.

Booklet for parents

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