The Big Engineering Conversation
The Big Engineering Conversation
Let's talk, share ideas and think about how we can work together to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Our talking points aim to spark a conversation. Join in.
No one organisation or campaign can reach everyone with the important message that engineering is all around us and offers a range of rewarding careers. Getting that message across to young people and the adults who influence them, breaking down stereotypes, debunking myths and giving a true picture of 21st century engineering are key to attracting the diverse new talent the industry needs to thrive.
How can working together accelerate efforts to engage more young people, what are the benefits of working alongside competitors and what do we really mean when we talk about collaboration?
Hear from members of the EngineeringUK team as well as voices from other organisations as we share insights on different types of partnership working and the importance of working together to maximise reach and drive up the impact of engineering outreach activity.
Join the conversation here or on social media.
Collaboration is at the heart of what EngineeringUK does
Dr. Hilary Leevers on how collaboration can help achieve our shared mission
Read More
Reaching more young people together
Charlene Simms on how partnership working makes a difference in a small team
Read More
Sharing insights to find creative solutions
Karen Woodward on how sharing learnings (and sharing the load) helps ensure no young people are left out.
Read More
Collaboration for greater, swifter impact
Chris Lewis on why it pays not to go it alone
Read More
Working in partnership to inspire the next generation
Dan Powell on why collaboration is vital to the success of Neon
Read More
Leveraging local connections
Charlene Simms on working with careers hubs and local schools and colleges
Read More
Creating a central hub for future engineers
Lydia Amarquaye on creating a collective, consistent message for young people
Read More
Working in partnership to impact government policy
Beatrice Barleon on working collaboratively to achieve a stronger voice and impact with government
Read More
Achieving a bigger impact with a more joined up approach
Melanie Washington on how The Code can shift the dial in terms of numbers of young people entering into engineering careers
Read More
The UK’s engineering sector is considerably less diverse than the general population, meaning many groups are under-represented in the workforce. With greater diversity of talent comes greater diversity of thought, but why is that important? And if some groups don’t traditionally enter engineering careers, how can we do things differently to encourage future generations to buck the trend?
Hear from members of the EngineeringUK team as well as voices from other organisations as we share insights on the importance of a more diverse engineering workforce and can all do to make the sector more representative.
Join the conversation here or on social media.
Diversity and inclusion in engineering is something we urgently need to address
CEO Dr Hilary Leevers on how diversity and inclusion are key to attracting young people to engineering
Read More
A diverse workforce is better placed to solve the challenges of the future
Annette Valentine on how improving workforce diversity can improve creative problem-solving
Read More
Achieving diversity in engineering through inclusion
Lauren Crawford on what diversity really means and why it's essential to come up with inclusive solutions to the world's challenges.
Read More
Tackling underrepresentation by reaching children who aren't familiar with engineering
Dr. Mollie Bourne on addressing underrepresentation in engineering and reaching children who aren’t familiar with engineering.
Read More
Investing in young people to build the future workforce
Jo Henderson Abraham on working with engineering companies to engage traditionally hard to reach groups
Read More
Importance of equal access to careers provision
Jess Di Simone on improving young people’s knowledge and perception of engineering through STEM careers activities
Read More
We’ve all had to adapt to new ways of doing things over the past year. With incredibly limited opportunities for face-to-face engagement, so many of us have had to come up with new ways to inspire young people - with both virtual and blended offers. What have we learnt from delivering engagement in a pandemic that we can all benefit from as we look to the future?
Hear from members of the EngineeringUK team as well as voices from other organisations as we share insights on what we’ve learnt delivering engagement activities in this unique year.
Join the conversation here or on social media.
Top tips for success
Fiona Dyer explains the four main learnings made by Shell on delivering STEM education during the pandemic.
Read More
Iterative development that puts users first
Charlotte Gage on the guiding principles that help ensure online platforms meet the changing needs of teachers and schools
Read More
A blended approach for progressive careers support
Marie Jobson on how a focus on the intent and aims is driving high impact careers activities.
Read More
Collaborating to develop inclusive experiences for all
Moira Shaftoe on working with Corporate Members to share learnings to develop effective virtual work experience for young people across the UK.
Read More
Creating hands-on activities for home learning
Emily Tench on adapting activities and exploiting digital formats to inspire young people and their families when schools were closed.
Read More
Launching an engagement platform in lockdown
Charlotte Gage on how Neon was redeveloped pre-launch to reflect changing needs of engineering outreach
Read More
Ensuring young people get the high quality careers education they deserve
Marie Jobson on slowing down to speed up as a strategic approach to developing programmes
Read More
Digital outreach is more than just going online
Phil McShane on building out from audience needs, listening to others and learning from other programmes
Read More
Learnings for virtual work experience
Moira Shaftoe on how employers developed work experience programmes that focused on intended outcomes, ensuring that they're inclusive for all young people.
Read More