EngineeringUK

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Driving change so more young people choose engineering and tech careers https://www.engineeringuk.com

A diverse group of students in purple school uniforms are gathered around a table, engaged in a hands-on STEM activity with LEGO pieces. They are focused and collaborating.
This image is an infographic highlighting the underrepresentation of women in engineering and technology in the UK. It features: 1. A statistic stating only 17% of individuals in these fields are women, represented by a pie chart. 2. A figure depicting that 240,000 people are needed each year in these roles. 3. A monetary illustration showing that the salary gap is about £9,000 annually, equating to 29% above the average of all occupations. 4. A statement indicating that if half of these roles were filled by women, an additional £1 billion could be earned annually. The design includes the EngineeringUK logo.
Kelci, apprentice at Warren Services wearing a dark work uniform with "Warren" embroidered on it. They are holding a welding helmet and wearing gloves. There’s a ladder and machinery in the background.
An individual in a workshop is carefully assembling metal components on a table surrounded by tools. They are focused, wearing ear protection and goggles, with various mechanical equipment visible in the background.
A female engineer smiling amongst shelves of mechanical components.
A colourful promotional graphic for Tomorrow's Engineers Week, taking place from 9 to 13 November 2026. Run by EUK Education, it encourages registration at eukeducation.org.uk/teweek, highlighting engineering and technology's role in solving real-world issues.
A group of students in school uniforms attentively listen to a person speaking at a table filled with brochures and papers.
Three students in uniforms with green blazers and red-striped ties are focused on an educational display at a science fair. They're standing behind a table with model cars and a track. Other attendees and a banner with "STEM" can be seen in the background.
A bustling indoor event with a large crowd gathered around various booths. In the background, there's a tall inflatable figure in a uniform, smiling. Booths have visible signage, including "The Creation Station" and "Technicians, we make the difference." The venue has a high, industrial-style ceiling with exposed pipes and beams.
A group of young individuals stand on a stage, holding awards at The Big Bang event, supported by Siemens and Thales. They are smiling in front of a purple backdrop with event logos. They wear lanyards and formal attire.
Table with a banner reading "Neurodiversity at Stantec." Colorful blocks and a water bottle are on top.
A group of individuals is gathered around a table at a tech exhibit. One individual is demonstrating a device while others observe attentively, holding certificates. In the background, a large image shows a person in construction gear.
Shadow SoS for Science, Innovation & Technology Julia Lopez MP, is speaking with a group of individuals dressed in school uniforms at The Big Bang Fair. They are Big Bang Competition finalists. The booth features a project displayed on the table, with drawings and documents on the board behind them. People are walking in the background, and an individual is taking photos.
Three people wearing helmets are standing at an event booth. They are interacting with a table covered with various items, including papers and rulers. The event appears to be in a large conference hall with other attendees in the background.
A person in a gray sweatshirt engages in a hands-on science activity at a table. Nearby, others focus on their own tasks. The environment is a science fair or educational event, with informational posters and purple tablecloths visible.
Crowd of people stand in front of a booth with a purple tent labeled "DISCOVER MATERIALS." They appear to be engaging with representatives behind the booth. Indoors at an event with other booths visible in the background.
A group of students in school uniforms are gathered around a table, engaging in a hands-on activity involving colorful paper. An instructor is assisting them. The setting is an indoor exhibition or event space with high ceilings and displays.
A person holding a green "Go" sign stands in front of a display with the "National Highways" logo and "Zone 3" text. The individual wears a badge, and the setting appears to be a busy event or exhibition space.
An exhibition booth features representatives engaging with a visitor. A person is demonstrating equipment on a stand with colorful wrappers nearby. Another representative is standing by a laptop displaying data. The backdrop includes a logo and motto related to mining.
The image shows the entrance to The Big Bang Fair, with a large banner reading "Welcome to The Big Bang Fair" sponsored by EUK Education. The entrance is marked with the number 18, and barriers guide the pathway.
A child in school uniform examines leaves on a bush. They're wearing a backpack, headphones around their neck, and a lanyard with BBC Earth branding. The background shows more foliage and some blurred individuals.
A child in school uniform examines leaves on a bush. They're wearing a backpack, headphones around their neck, and a lanyard with BBC Earth branding. The background shows more foliage and some blurred individuals.
A photo made up of images of EngineeringUK's new trustees Laura Hughes and Dame Tamara Finkelstein
A person in a classroom smiles and leans over a student who is also smiling and seated at a desk with an open laptop. Other students are visible in the background, focusing on their work.
Report cover titled "The Engineering and Technology Workforce" dated April 2026, published by EngineeringUK. The left side features a geometric design with interlocking triangles. On the right, text reads "Engineering and technology in higher education" with the website "engineeringuk.com/he" below. Circular patterns are in the top right corner.
Two individuals wearing safety gear stand in a grassy field with several large wind turbines in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A person smiling, with braided hair and a polka dot shirt, appears next to text promoting The Big Bang Fair. The text reads: "Do you love working in STEM and want to inspire young people? Volunteer with us at The Big Bang Fair!" There is a website URL for volunteering.
A crowd of people walking on a bridge in a cityscape with tall buildings. Text on the image reads: "Your Future Career. Exclusive business campaign launching within The Guardian on the 31st of March 2026 and online."
A person is giving a presentation on scientific data displayed on a screen. Another person, with a laptop open in front of them, listens attentively. The screen shows graphs and charts, and a Dell logo is visible on the laptop.
The image is an infographic from EngineeringUK with colorful, circular patterns on the right. It provides statistics: 16.9% of the engineering and technology workforce, 17% of apprentices, 18% of first-year undergraduates, and 12% of T Level students in these fields are women. The hashtag #IWD2026 is in the lower right corner.
Nearly two thirds of girls said The Big Bang Fair increased their confidence in their ability to do a job in engineering (60%) or technology (66%) 70% of girls said The Fair improved their confidence in their ability to do a job involving science 51% of girls said that The Fair had motivated them to find out more about jobs in engineering, technology and science 70% of girls said The Fair made them more interested in a future job in engineering
A group of students in a science classroom, sitting and standing around a lab table with open books and science equipment, listening attentively to a teacher. The classroom is well-lit with large windows, and there are more students working in the background.
A group of three students in school uniforms stand outdoors, smiling and talking. They are carrying backpacks. The background features a building with large windows.
2 students in lab coats are using a microscope in a classroom setting.