The party conference season saw the media spotlight shine on Birmingham, as the Conservatives held their annual get-together. Brexit, of course, topped the agenda…
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Platform teaches kids to program without computers
The journey began in May in the Hack For Good hackathon, where Fraunhofer AICOS' researchers António Sousa, Eduardo Pereira, Paulo Torres da Silva, Ricardo…
BrightSparks initiative to celebrate the UK’s brightest young engineers
RS continues its long-term mission to inspire the next generation of engineers; launches this year’s search for the UK’s most talented young electronics engineers.…
‘Geek Girl’ gamers are more likely to study science and technology degrees
Girls who play video games are three times more likely to choose physical science, technology, engineering or maths (PSTEM) degrees compared to their non-gaming…
RS Components – new tools to inspire young engineering talent
New ranges of Seeed, Arduino and Bare Conductive products target students and educators from school to university. LONDON, UK - RS Components (RS), the…
Brunel and Durham engineering students win 2018 Design Challenge
Student teams from Brunel University London and Durham University have been crowned champions of this year’s Design Challenge, which is organised by the Institution…
Global rail giant for young people.
Hitachi Rail is launching a brand new educational programme with Primary Engineer that will see 2,700 5 to 11 year olds learn about engineering…
Car interface technologies cut driver distraction
Emerging automotive interfaces could make driving safer by significantly reducing ‘glance time’, a study by technology firm Ultrahaptics and the University of Nottingham has…
The robot musicians
An overheard conversation on a commuter train led to an exciting new venture for the Manchester based Hallé orchestra. Hallé’s Education Director, Steve Pickett,…
Are engineering degrees offering undergraduates value for money?
Universities play a fundamental role in the economic and social development of the UK. Businesses and society benefit hugely from a well-educated graduate workforce.…