Raising awareness of how engineering shapes the world
4 November 2026
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.
This year’s campaign celebrates the Royal Academy of Engineering’s 50th anniversary by looking 50 years into the future. Through job ads for roles that don’t exist yet, it invites students to imagine careers that will build life on the Moon, Mars and beyond!
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 Royal Academy of Engineering’s 'Now hiring engineers for 2076' campaign
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 2076?
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
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