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Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns for 2026

We have announced the dates that Tomorrow's Engineers Week will return in 2026

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New partnership to tackle engineering workforce shortages in food and drink industry

We're partnering with Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) to increase young people’s knowledge and interest in engineering and career opportunities in the food and grocery industry.

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EngineeringUK announced as Innovation Zero 2026 charity partner

We're proud to be announced as Innovation Zero's sole charity partner for 2026. We're looking forward to the conference in April.

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Big Bang volunteering opportunities now open

Opportunities for amazing STEM experts to volunteer with The Big Bang!

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Latest blogs

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How to create outreach programmes that land

Our most recent Code explores… looked at how to the community can engage young people to explore careers in engineering and technology. Learn our top tips from the series to help you design outreach that lands.

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STEM policy round‑up: January 2026

The latest blog from our policy and public affairs team talks about the team's highlights from 2025. It looks forward to 2026 too!

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Developing new ways to inspire more young minds

As we closeout our year, we've been reflecting on our achievements. Lucy Avery spotlights some of the key new initiatives and shares our progress.

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Reflecting on COP30

It’s often hard to stay positive about the climate crisis. As the dust settles on COP30, we’re left hoping the new initiatives launched will achieve more than COP30 itself.

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Media coverage

Why we must make the apprenticeships system a success

New Civil Engineer
09/02/2026

New Partnership Targets Food Industry Engineering Skills Gap

Process Industry Informer
09/02/2026

Rachel Reeves promises £113bn 'to make Britain great again' but there's some big problems

Daily Express
08/02/2026

Food skills shortages to be tackled with new initiative

Design Products and Applications
06/02/2026

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Podcasts

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Advanced Engineering Talks podcast: Harnessing young minds for UK growth and Net Zero

Dr Hilary Leevers talks about the successes and challenges in enabling more young people from all backgrounds to get into engineering and technology - particularly with reference to net zero

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STEM community podcast: Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2025 – Dare to Discover

EngineeringUK Chief Executive Dr Hilary Leevers talks about the Dare to discover theme of this year's Tomorrow's Engineers Week

Edufuturist podcast: Tomorrow's Engineers Week

Did you know the majority of young people know little about post-secondary options? Find out why Tomorrow's Engineers Week is so vital.

Edufuturist podcast: Dare to Discover with Hilary Leevers & Maddie Dinwoodie

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Hilary Leevers and Maddie Dinwoodie from Engineering UK to discuss the importance of engineering education and the upcoming Tomorrow's Engineers Week.

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Upcoming events

Join us at one of our events or member webinars. Our calendar of events also includes national campaigns and awareness days to help you boost your outreach with schools and young people.

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Research and insights

For more than 20 years we’ve examined the sector's workforce composition, impact and education pathways with future skills demands. We deliver reports and insights trusted and respected by industry, government and media.

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EUK Education

EUK Education brings together everything we do for schools, teachers, careers leaders and young people. From curriculum-linked programmes and engaging resources to motivating case studies and accessible funding, it helps schools access quality STEM careers inspiration for their students.

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