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Enrichment framework a boost for STEM outreach

The Department for Education's enrichment framework highlights STEM, Neon and Big Bang as key resources, to help schools deliver high-quality enrichment young people in England.

Top talent crowned winners of The Big Bang Competition 2026

Today we announced the winners of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition. Winners include the UK Young Engineer, supported by Thales, UK Young Technologist of the Year, supported by Siemens and the Young Scientist of the Year.

Early response to Milburn's Young people and work: interim report

Read our initial response to Milburn's Young people and work: interim report which warns the NEET rate for young people could exceed 16% within 5 years

EngineeringUK welcomes new trustee appointments

Welcoming Laura Hughes, a Chartered Chemical Engineer with 25 years experience, and Dame Tamara Finklestein (Chief Executive at the Royal Academy of Engineering) to our board of trustees.

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Latest blogs

STEM policy round-up: May 2026

Policy Manager Gemma Peach rounds up the last couple of months activity from the Policy and Public Affairs team

Shaping a gender balanced workforce

To mark International Women’s Day, our Head of EDI reflects on how we’re creating step change to get more girls on pathways into engineering and technology careers.

STEM policy round-up: March 2026

From our work on post 16 pathways and the Milburn Review, to supporting the Enrichment Framework, the first few months of 2026 have been full of momentum.

Tomorrow's Engineers Live 2026 review

Reflections on our annual conference, Tomorrow's Engineers Live, looking at the themes and key takeaways from 2026's event

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Media coverage

London students win awards at The Big Bang Competition

London Now
14/06/2026

London students win top national science awards

Yahoo! News UK
14/06/2026

Cardiff student wins award in national STEM competition

The Cardiff Herald
14/06/2026

Hexham Middle School students win UK science award

Hexham Courant
14/06/2026

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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.

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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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