INVITATION ONLY
If you have any further questions, please contact Scott Atkinson, Education Programme Manager at [email protected]
In September 2024, the Royal Academy of Engineering launched a new education programme with 20 primary and secondary schools in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. This is Engineering: Schools - Scotland launch celebration aims to support teachers and inspire young learners to continue studying science and technology subjects beyond age 16, so they can make informed decisions about pursuing careers in engineering.
Funded and supported by Boeing, the RAF, Venterra and the estate of the late John Gozzard, the programme’s main goal is to encourage women and other people from groups underrepresented in engineering to pursue professional engineering careers. It also aims to address the need for a diverse workforce to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
This event will introduce teachers and students aged between 9 and 14 from participating schools to local industries, employers, and businesses, while showcasing the wide range of exciting opportunities available in the engineering profession.
- connect with local schools and businesses over a buffet lunch
- hear from young engineers about their aspirations, achievements, and career paths
- join a panel discussion with insights from students and industry professionals
- team up with schools for hands-on engineering activities
- learn more about how the Academy’s education programmes are working with schools and business across the country.
Programme
*Please note this is a full programme for schools, guests will attend from 12.00pm onwards only.
| 9.30am |
Schools arrive for registration |
| 10.00am |
Introductions Scott Atkinson, Education Programmes Manager, Royal Academy of Engineering |
| 10.05am |
Speech – Engineering role model Uriel Rivera, Aerospace Engineering student, Heriot Watt University |
| 10.15am |
Carousel of interactive activities (two rotations)
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| 12.00pm | Guest registration with lunch |
| 12.40pm |
Welcome remarks Scott Atkinson, Education Programmes Manager, Royal Academy of Engineering |
| 12.45pm |
Message from Dr Rhys Morgan, Director of Education and skills, Royal Academy of Engineering |
| 12.48pm |
Speech Alice Mackenzie, Design Engineering student, Imperial College London |
| 12.54pm |
Speech Katie Protheroe, STEM Programme Lead, Venterra Group |
| 1.00pm |
Panel discussion Chair: Beccy Sanderson, Senior Programme Manager for Schools, Royal Academy of Engineering Panellists:
Followed by Q&A |
| 1.30pm |
Carousel of interactive activities (final rotation)
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| 2.15pm |
Closing remarks Scott Atkinson, Education Programmes Manager, Royal Academy of Engineering |
| 2.30pm | End |
Photography and filming notice
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Venue and accessibility
It is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact the Events team more than one week in advance of this event so that necessary arrangements can be made. Contact details: [email protected].
Diversity monitoring form
The Academy is committed to building an inclusive economy that works for everyone. To help us achieve this, we would like to collect some basic anonymous data about the event attendees. If you would like to help, please complete the diversity monitoring form by logging into your user account on our website and completing ‘Update my D&I data’