18/06/2026
Technology & Design Department Inspires Future Engineers
Fantastic to see our 9X & 10X T&D students taking part in an engaging, hands-on engineering workshop 👏🔧
Think Design Engineer Foundation, in partnership with Design ID, provided this exciting session as part of our celebrations for International Women in Engineering Day 👩🔬🌍 — highlighting the vital role engineers play in shaping the future.
During the session, students explored how engineering plays a key role in shaping the world around them, discussing topics such as flood defences 🌊, affordable housing 🏘️, schools and hospitals 🏫🏥, new roads 🛣️, footbridges 🌉, and active travel and cycle routes 🚴♂️, helping them understand the real impact of engineering in local communities.
Working alongside practising engineers, students gained a real insight into the world of engineering as they:
✅ Explored real-world infrastructure projects and how they impact local communities 🚧
✅ Took on a fast-paced, collaborative design challenge to solve a real-life problem 💡
✅ Learned about a wide range of engineering careers and pathways 🔍
✅ Had the opportunity to ask questions and hear first-hand experiences from industry professionals 💬
This inspiring and interactive experience helped students see the connection between their classroom learning and real-world applications, while developing key skills in teamwork 🤝, creativity 🎨 and problem-solving 🧠 Many thanks to Mark and Yak from Design ID for delivering the sessions. Mr Boyd.
