National Engineering Day

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Raising awareness of how engineering shapes the world

5 November 2025

National Engineering Day, led by the Royal Academy of Engineering, celebrates the incredible contributions engineers make across the UK. It’s also a chance to raise awareness of how engineering improves lives, shapes the world around us, and inspire the general public. From everyday solutions to ground breaking innovations, it showcases the full range of what engineering can achieve.

For 2025, the day will concentrate on what it means, and what it could mean in the future, to be an engineer. The Royal Academy of Engineering also want to help the public update their views of what they think engineering is. With this in mind, the Academy are launching a new online guide, the ‘AI-Z of Engineering’ on National Engineering Day. It will feature more than 100 current engineering jobs and future-envisaged ones, sharing what engineers do today... and what they could do in the future.

EngineeringUK are proud to support National Engineering Day. Keep an eye on our social media and posts shared through our community and Tomorrow’s Engineers Week.

Things to think about:

  • National Engineering Day is an opportunity to showcase the variety of engineering roles and career opportunities in your organisation 
  • Celebrating this nationwide awareness day helps increase your profile and share innovations you’re deploying to the sector

Thinking of taking part?

Suggested activities for the day include:

  • Championing the launch of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s new ‘AI-Z of Engineering’ guide
  • Spotlight innovations you or your organisation have made in engineering
  • Sharing your thoughts about where your engineering career or organisation could develop in the future – what might your role look like in 2050?
  • Host a lunch and learn on the theme of the future of the industry
  • Announce your activities for Tomorrow’s Engineers Week and encourage your network to inspire the next generation to become engineers

Learn more about National Engineering Day

All you need to show your support for Tomorrow's Engineers Week

Help inspire the next generation of engineers and technicians by downloading our stakeholder toolkit and social media assets for:

  • more information about how you can get involved
  • copy ideas to use on your own social media platforms
  • fun frames to brand your posts celebrating our Dare to discover theme

Download the toolkit 

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