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We'll be sharing latest news and views. This is where you can find out about our work with the engineering and technology sector, latest research and advocacy work. You'll also read about STEM education and our activities for schools. We'll also share views and insights and if you'd like to contribute a blog, we'd love to hear from you!

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Happy birthday Neon

Celebrate Neon’s 5th birthday! Discover how it’s helped teachers bring STEM to life with quality-assured activities and free careers resources.

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Tomorrow's Engineers Week 2025: call for stories

Discover how STEM professionals can inspire the next gen into engineering and tech careers during Tomorrow's Engineers Week 2025

New campaign to unlock apprenticeships in small businesses

EngineeringUK supports Edge Foundation’s Apprenticeships Work campaign to reform the apprenticeship system and help SMEs hire young talent

Celebrating National Inclusion Week

We're celebrating National Inclusion Week (NIW) – the annual event dedicated to celebrating inclusion, and taking action to build inclusive workplaces.

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Latest blogs

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Policy and public affairs round-up: September 2025

This blog is the first in a new series of bi-monthly policy round-ups from EngineeringUK’s policy and public affairs team.

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Inspiring SMEs to take on T Level students

This partnership between Kendal College and the Electech Innovation Cluster inspires SMEs to use T Level students in their organisations

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Using T Levels as a route to recruitment

T Level industry placements are a low-risk way to grow your future workforce. You'll also support developing young talent in your organisation and the wider community.

Three young people interact with exhibits and stands and activities at The Big Bang Fair

From sparks to strategy: what The Big Bang Fair reveals about delivering the UK’s growth ambitions

Beth Elgood, outlines learnings from The Big Bang Fair on getting more young people interested in engineering, in the context of the Government’s new Industrial Strategy.

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Media coverage

Embracing diverse pathways into engineering and technology

Business & Industry
18/09/2025

EngineeringUK outlines success criteria for roll-out of foundation apprenticeships

Engineering Designer
10/09/2025

EngineeringUK Outlines Success Criteria For Rollout Of Foundation Apprenticeships

FE News
4/09/2025

EngineeringUK urges government to refine foundation apprenticeships

The Manufacturer
4/09/2025

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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

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.

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The Green Edge podcast: in conversation with EngineeringUK

Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive on our policy recommendations and Science Education Tracker research.

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City & Guilds Foundation and Friends podcast

EngineeringUK joins a discussion on helping young people overcome education skills and development challenges.

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Upcoming events

Join us at one of our events or member webinars. Our calendar of events also includes campaigns and awareness days to engage 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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