A project designed by a student in the Design Programme at the University of Auckland is empowering girls in New Zealand and Sri Lanka to see themselves in technology careers. ‘If you can see it, you can be it.’ That’s the ethos behind the new research project, which uses extended reality (XR) – a technology that blends virtual, augmented and mixed reality – to explore how … [Read more...] about Designing immersive learning to inspire girls in technology
Education
IOM3 publishes joint report with IChemE and RSC on skills shortages and the circular economy
The Institute of Materials, Mineral & Mining (IOM3) has joined with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) to publish a report highlighting the UK’s skills gaps and the challenges that the nation faces in developing the workforce required to deliver a successful circular economy, as well as setting out steps to address those … [Read more...] about IOM3 publishes joint report with IChemE and RSC on skills shortages and the circular economy
Women’s Engineering Society to hold free online student careers event
The Women’s Engineering Society is holding a free online student careers event. The virtual careers fair will offer students a chance to connect with leading UK employers and discover exciting opportunities in the world of engineering. The event will kick off with a day of live talks and Q&A sessions in which students will hear directly from employers and learn more … [Read more...] about Women’s Engineering Society to hold free online student careers event
Student experiment takes flight on Canadian Space Agency balloon
A student design team from the University of Waterloo in Ontario has seen their work soar into near-space during the Canadian Space Agency’s Strato-Science 2025 campaign in Timmins. The experiment designed by the Waterloo Space Research Team (WSRT), Project ASTRA, was selected for the Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-SBX), a national … [Read more...] about Student experiment takes flight on Canadian Space Agency balloon
EngineeringUK outlines success criteria for roll-out of foundation apprenticeships
Following the launch of foundation apprenticeships in England, EngineeringUK has published a new report, ‘Pathways to success: shaping foundation apprenticeships in engineering and technology’, that makes a series of recommendations designed to ensure that the apprenticeships have the potential to become a viable pathway into engineering and technology careers for young … [Read more...] about EngineeringUK outlines success criteria for roll-out of foundation apprenticeships