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Ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday, a reminder that girls regularly outperform their male counterparts in STEM subjects at school. #IWD2026 https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/international-womens-day/

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.

Happy #ScotAppWeek26!
We’re looking forward to convening our cross-border roundtable on Tuesday 17 March. Learn more: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/blog-articles/stem-policy-round-up-march-2026//?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes
#WorkingForScotland #EngTechCareers

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.

Women are the most underrepresented group in the engineering and technology workforce. While the proportion of women is increasing, progress is slow, particularly for a sector that is growing faster than any other. There is still work to do. #IWD2026 www.engineeringuk.com/school-outre...

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

After taking part in Energy Quest 84% of girls questioned wanted to do more practical activities in the future 75% of them wanted to learn more about STEM careers and 64% of them had become more interested in becoming an engineer

We know from our programme evaluation that girls ARE interested in STEM jobs. More needs to be done to keep them from dropping out of the education pipeline. Only 16.9% of the current engineering and tech workforce are women. Find out more about #IWD2026
www.engineeringuk.com/school-outre...

Happy National Careers Week! Showcasing all the routes into #EngTechCareers helps students find the right career. Get resources to help: https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/national-careers-week/?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes/#daretodiscover

Need inspiration on how to lift the lid on #EngTechCareers for #NCW2026? Get inspired with our resources: https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/national-careers-week/?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes/#daretodiscover

Shaping the new Scottish science school curriculum Bringing together 11 industry employers, in December of last year we co-hosted a roundtable with Education Scotland.

Scotland’s curriculum reform provides a significant opportunity to equip young people with the knowledge and skills to thrive in engineering & tech careers. Today we publish recommendations from the roundtable we co-hosted with @educationscotland.bsky.social
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New report for #CharteredWeek: young people's views of professional registration in #EngTechCareers: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/professional-registration-could-help-increase-young-people-s-interest-in-engineering//?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes

64% of young people turn to parents for careers advice, but many aren't confident discussing #EngTechCareers. Our All routes booklet helps: https://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/improving-practice/resources/all-routes-into-engineering-webinar//?utm_source=TE&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes

The Big Bang | Volunteering - The Big Bang Are you passionate about your work in STEM and keen to inspire the next generation STEM heroes? Find out more about volunteering with The Big Bang.

⏰Final call! We need volunteer judges for The Big Bang Competition, deadline 19 Feb. Biologists especially welcome (#LifeSciences, #BioTech, #Ecology, #Microbiology). Around 10 hours, fully online, fully supported. Apply now! https://thebigbang.org.uk/volunteering/#competition #STEMVolunteers

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.

📢 Save the date! Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, will return for 2026. Taking place from 9 to 13 November 2026, the week will celebrate #EngTechCareers to inspire the next gen.
Learn more: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/tomorrow-s-engineers-week-returns-for-2026/
#TEWeek26 #STEM

Happy #TLevelsThursday!
According to the UK Department of Education, 92% of T Level students go into work, study or apprenticeships. If you’re looking to reduce industry skills gaps and access future employees offering T Level placements could be the answer: https://bit.ly/3ZpO0vU
#NAW2026

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Did you know that only 20% of engineering and technology related apprenticeships are started by female students? Let’s change that together: https://bit.ly/3ZpO0vU
#NAW2026 #EngTechCareers #GirlsInSTEM #WomenInScience

Happy #NAW2026!
We need more young people to choose apprenticeships and T Levels for #EngTechCareers! Learn more: https://www.engineeringuk.com/school-outreach/calendar-of-events/national-apprenticeship-week//?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes

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.

Only 12% of girls feel engineering fits who they are. If they can’t see themselves in #EngTechCareers, they won’t choose them.
Learn more: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/blog-articles/how-to-create-outreach-programmes-that-land//?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes

2 students in lab coats are using a microscope in a classroom setting.

Only 25% of young people feel #EngTechCareers fit with who they are. Read our latest blog for tips on how to create outreach that connects: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/blog-articles/how-to-create-outreach-programmes-that-land//?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes

Be blown away by young people’s creativity! Volunteer as a judge for The Big Bang Competition and help inspire the next gen of #STEM superstars. Fully online, around 10 hour commitment. Apply by 19 Feb https://www.thebigbang.org.uk/volunteering/
#FutureWorkforce #DrivingChange #Volunteer

Less than 20% of engineering & tech workforce are women. Our All routes into engineering guide inspires young people into #EngTechCareers: https://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/improving-practice/resources/all-routes-into-engineering-webinar//?utm_source=TE&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes

Proud to be the charity partner for Innovation Zero 2026 – the UK’s leading #NetZero event. Together we’ll drive climate action & inspire future #engineers. 28–29 April, London https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/engineeringuk-announced-as-innovation-zero-2026-charity-partner/

Together with IDG we're developing a new outreach programme for young people to increase their knowledge and interest in #engineering & #career opportunities.
➡️https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/new-partnership-to-tackle-engineering-workforce-shortages-in-food-and-drink-industry

Did you know young people interested in #EngTechCareers often prefer technical routes? https://www.engineeringuk.com/research-and-insights/our-research-and-evaluation-reports/educational-pathways-infographic-dashboard//?utm_source=EUK&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=allroutes #FutureWorkforce #STEM

Tomorrow's Engineers Live - Event Programme - Tomorrow's Engineers The detailed programme for Tomorrow’s Engineers Live on 11 July 2022

We’re on a mission to inspire young people into engineering and tech careers. Join us at Tomorrow's Engineers Live on 10 Feb to connect, share, and drive #STEMOutreach forward. Programme and speakers 👉 https://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk/tomorrow-s-engineers-live/programme/ #DrivingChange #TELive

#STEM professionals needed 🚨 #Volunteer as a judge for The Big Bang Competition. Inspire young people by assessing and feeding back on their brilliant STEM ideas and innovations. 10 hours, fully online, huge impact!
⏰ Apply by 19 Feb
👉 https://bit.ly/4pvFcPB
#STEMVolunteer

Happy #2026! As we step into a new year, we’re excited to inspire even more young people to explore #engineering and #technology careers. Together with our wonderful partners and supporters, we’ll work hard to open doors, spark curiosity, and build a diverse #FutureWorkforce.

EngineeringUK’s 2024/25 highlights | Inspiring future engineers Discover key highlights from EngineeringUK’s second year of its 5-year strategy – driving sustainability, diversity and innovation to inspire the next generation of engineers and technologists.

Wishing all our amazing members, supporters and friends a wonderful festive season. Thanks for making 2025 so impactful. Here are just some of our highlights https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/our-highlights-from-202425/ We’re back on 2 January, ready for a busy 2026!

The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code unites organisations to inspire more young people into engineering and tech. This year, we introduced a new approach to community engagement.
Read more: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/blog-articles/developing-new-ways-to-inspire-more-young-minds/
#EndOfYear

Many girls still feel engineering isn’t a career for them. That’s why we launched the gender pathway collective!
Read more in our latest blog: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/blog-articles/developing-new-ways-to-inspire-more-young-minds/
#STEMHighlights #EndOfYear

Developing new ways to inspire more young minds I Highlights from 2045/25 As we closeout our year, we’ve been reflecting on our achievements. Lucy Avery spotlights some of the key new initiatives and shares our progress.

Reflecting on 2024/25, we wanted to spotlight our new initiatives! In Sept 2024 we launched EUK Education, bringing all our schools’ offering together.
Read more in our latest blog: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/blog-articles/developing-new-ways-to-inspire-more-young-minds/
#EndOfYear

Reflecting on COP30 | Reasons to stay positive It’s often hard to stay positive about the climate crisis. As the dust settles on COP30, we’re left hoping the new initiatives launched will achieve more than COP30 itself.

It can be hard to stay positive about the climate crisis. As the dust settles on COP30, our Head of Environmental Sustainability reflects on the reasons to stay positive in his latest blog: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/blog-articles/reflecting-on-cop30/ #COP30 #Sustainability

Delivering the EngineeringUK strategy ¦ Highlights from 2024/25 Discover highlights from 2024/25 and what's new for 2025/26. Find out about our mission, what our stakeholders think and what's coming next!

We’re celebrating our 2024/25 highlights 🥳
✅ engaged 206k+ young people
✅ 56 new Code Signatories
✅ a new partnership to inspire girls in science
✅ launched EUK Education
✅ collaborated with hundreds of orgs
Huge thanks to our supporters, partners & volunteers!
Read more: https://bit.ly/4qpBicb