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Two engineers wearing goggles, working on and looking through a large piece of metal machinery.

Two engineers wearing goggles, working on and looking through a large piece of metal machinery.

Are you an engineer? Tell us what you do in 100 words.
We're creating the AI-Z of Engineeringβ€”a future-focused guide to over 100 current and 100 emerging engineering roles.

By 31 August, describe your role and what you think it could look like in 25 years: raeng.org.uk/national-eng...

05.08.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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National Engineering Day National Engineering Day celebrates how engineering improves lives

Save the date: 5 Nov 2025 - #NationalEngineeringDay
It’s time to re-engineer what it means to be an engineer.
This year, we're launching the AI-Z of Engineering: a modern, future-focused guide to engineering careers, from today’s roles to the possible jobs of tomorrow.
raeng.org.uk/national-eng...

01.08.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How much do you trust AI? - Public opinions from our AI Stewardship Summit
YouTube video by Royal Academy of Engineering How much do you trust AI? - Public opinions from our AI Stewardship Summit

πŸ€– As AI continues to shape society and drive innovation, public trust is key to making sure it serves everyone. 🀝

πŸ›οΈ At the People’s AI Summit in Swansea, we asked the public how much they trust AI to better understand how it can truly benefit us all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvMu...

31.07.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Girl sat at desk talking to another lady, accompanied by the text 'Ingenious Follow on Fund. Up to Β£15,000 available to help past Ingenious public engagement projects keep making an impact. Apply by 15 September 2025'

Girl sat at desk talking to another lady, accompanied by the text 'Ingenious Follow on Fund. Up to Β£15,000 available to help past Ingenious public engagement projects keep making an impact. Apply by 15 September 2025'

Calling all previous Ingenious winners, apply now to our Ingenious Follow on Fund. πŸŽ‰

Receive a grant of up to £15,000 to expand your projects reach and maximise its impact. 🌍

πŸ”— Find out more: raeng.org.uk/programmes-a...

31.07.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our International Partnerships | Royal Academy of Engineering
YouTube video by Royal Academy of Engineering Our International Partnerships | Royal Academy of Engineering

Our International Partnerships develop and promote the UK's global position in engineering and innovation.

Watch to find out how we've collaborated with China, France, India and South Korea on decarbonisation, the electricity grid, green hydrogen and offshore wind: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4f6...

29.07.2025 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A worker in a blue uniform installing fiberglass insulation in a wooden framed building.

A worker in a blue uniform installing fiberglass insulation in a wooden framed building.

How do buildings affect our health?🏠

As Awaab's Law advances, and with 90% of our lives spent indoors, healthy and energy-efficient buildings are essential.

πŸ”—Explore the National Engineering Policy Centre's work on Infection Resilient Environments: nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/...

29.07.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling #VC's round 2 of the Science and Technology #VentureCapital Fellowship is now open!

Benefit from professional education and leadership development, paired with experiential learning, mentoring and networking opportunities.

Learn more and apply: enterprisehub.raeng.org.uk/programmes/s...

21.07.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Quote from Enrico Tranchina, Sainsbury Management Fellow 2022 - "I feel the MBA helped me get a foot in the door for roles that previously weren't as accessible." Apply now at raeng.org.uk/smf

Quote from Enrico Tranchina, Sainsbury Management Fellow 2022 - "I feel the MBA helped me get a foot in the door for roles that previously weren't as accessible." Apply now at raeng.org.uk/smf

Curious about combining engineering with business? πŸ’Ό

The Sainsbury Management Fellowship helps early-career engineers step into leadership roles and shape future industries.

πŸ‘‰Apply now for up to Β£50,000 to undertake a full-time MBA: raeng.org.uk/smf

25.07.2025 08:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of 2025 Rooke Award winner, Alex Knight.

Picture of 2025 Rooke Award winner, Alex Knight.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬Alex Knight, winner of the 2025 Rooke Award, is leading a role model revolution through STEMAZING – a programme empowering women in STEM to inspire the next generation.

πŸ‘‰ Discover how early representation in classrooms is shaping a fairer future in Ingenia: ingenia.org.uk/articles/rol...

22.07.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Quote by a representative of Eerie Engineering, 2024 Ingenious awardee, stating, "The Ingenious Fund is a game-changer - empowering bold, creative public engagement projects that bring engineering to life.". Find out more at raeng.org.uk/ingenious. The quote is accompanied by an image of an event the Eerie Engineering team are running at a school.

Quote by a representative of Eerie Engineering, 2024 Ingenious awardee, stating, "The Ingenious Fund is a game-changer - empowering bold, creative public engagement projects that bring engineering to life.". Find out more at raeng.org.uk/ingenious. The quote is accompanied by an image of an event the Eerie Engineering team are running at a school.

πŸ’‘Got a brilliant idea to engage the public with engineering?

Apply for an Ingenious grant, where you could receive up to Β£30,000 for creative, inclusive projects like Eerie Engineering.

🌍 Help make engineering accessible to everyone: raeng.org.uk/ingenious

#RAEngIngenious

22.07.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A fire burns among a wide expanse of openly dumped waste.

A fire burns among a wide expanse of openly dumped waste.

#AMCEN40 urges member states to end open burning of waste in Africa by 2040 with a newly endorsed roadmap for transformative action.

Find out how our growing #EngineeringX collaboration with
@lr-foundation.bsky.social and partners across Africa is helping: raeng.org.uk/news/african...

21.07.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Testing the waters report: reducing health risks from water pollution 15 recommendations on reducing health risks from water pollution and sewage contamination from the National Engineering Policy Centre.

Find out more about reducing health risks from water pollution in our testing the waters report: nepc.raeng.org.uk/policy-work/...

21.07.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Quote from Professor David Butler that reads: Managing a system as complicated as water is an issue with engineering at its heart, and when we looked at this issue a year ago with a focus on public health, we identified the need for a much more joined-up vision of what we want our water system to deliver. Public health needs to be much more prominent in how our water system is designed, managed and regulated... to deliver effective change, national governments will need to balance a complex variety of needs from human health and protection of the environment, to economic sustainability.

Quote from Professor David Butler that reads: Managing a system as complicated as water is an issue with engineering at its heart, and when we looked at this issue a year ago with a focus on public health, we identified the need for a much more joined-up vision of what we want our water system to deliver. Public health needs to be much more prominent in how our water system is designed, managed and regulated... to deliver effective change, national governments will need to balance a complex variety of needs from human health and protection of the environment, to economic sustainability.

"Managing a system as complicated as water is an issue with engineering at its heart" πŸ’¦πŸšΏ

Today, the Independent Water Commission’s final report set out recommendations for reform to improve the water sector regulatory system in England and Wales.

Read our response: raeng.org.uk/news/academy...

21.07.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A person in a lab setting, with the text: The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship, supported by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and delivered by Imperial College London's Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub.

A person in a lab setting, with the text: The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship, supported by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and delivered by Imperial College London's Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub.

πŸš€ The second round of the Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is now open for applications.

For ambitious VCs in deep tech or life sciences, to enhance investor capability in high-potential, scalable life science and deep tech ventures: enterprisehub.raeng.org.uk/programmes/s...

21.07.2025 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Aerial view of a wastewater treatment plant during sunset.

Aerial view of a wastewater treatment plant during sunset.

πŸ’§πŸ­ Scottish Water’s award-winning Winchburgh project is setting a new standard in sustainable wastewater treatment.

The new site halves energy usage and shrinks carbon footprints – proving innovation and impact go hand in hand.

πŸ”— Explore the story in Ingenia: ingenia.org.uk/articles/tre...

21.07.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Professor Nilay Shah OBE FREng

Picture of Professor Nilay Shah OBE FREng

β€œThere was never any doubt that I was going to be an engineer.”

πŸ…Professor Nilay Shah, this year’s President’s Medal winner, has reshaped chemical engineering - from pioneering process systems to driving net zero innovation.

πŸ”— Explore his journey in Ingenia: ingenia.org.uk/articles/pro...

18.07.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Picture of Professor Themis Prodromakis with Prodromakis' group design memristor devices that work with conventional CMOS processes

Picture of Professor Themis Prodromakis with Prodromakis' group design memristor devices that work with conventional CMOS processes

🧠 Professor Prodromakis, 2025 Princess Royal Silver Medallist, is revolutionising AI with brain-inspired hardware.

The technology, known as memristors, could slash energy use and power smarter systems, from data centres to deep space. πŸš€

πŸ”— Read more in Ingenia: ingenia.org.uk/articles/mem...

17.07.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI has the potential to transform and positively impact many lives. πŸ’»

Today on #AIAppreciationDay we're appreciating all of the members of the public, academics, Hub members and stakeholders who have contributed to the success of our People's AI Stewardship Summits: raeng.org.uk/policy-and-r...

16.07.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two men hug on stage, surrounded by five other people clapping and smiling. Behind them, a banner reads 'Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation'

Two men hug on stage, surrounded by five other people clapping and smiling. Behind them, a banner reads 'Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation'

2026 #AfricaPrize for Engineering Innovation applications are open.

Join our fantastic network of previous winners, scaling innovations that make a difference in their community, to transform the continent. Apply by 23 September: africaprize.raeng.org.uk/about-the-pr...

15.07.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ingenious webinar. Join us to find out about the Ingenious public engagement grants scheme and hear from two previous awardees - Professor Briony Thomas and Richard Bennett - about their experience. 15 July, 11am to 12pm. Register now.

Ingenious webinar. Join us to find out about the Ingenious public engagement grants scheme and hear from two previous awardees - Professor Briony Thomas and Richard Bennett - about their experience. 15 July, 11am to 12pm. Register now.

🚨 Don’t miss out on our Ingenious webinar tomorrow, where you can hear from previous awardees, @drbrionythomas.bsky.social and Richard Bennett, and find out how your project could receive up to Β£30,000 funding to engage the public with engineering.

πŸ”— Sign up: raeng-org-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

14.07.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional image for the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships applicant webinar, featuring two individuals examining engineering equipment, with text inviting viewers to learn about making a successful application and ask their questions to a current Research Fellow.

Promotional image for the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships applicant webinar, featuring two individuals examining engineering equipment, with text inviting viewers to learn about making a successful application and ask their questions to a current Research Fellow.

Interested in learning more about our Research Fellowships? Join us next week to ask your questions and hear from a current Research Fellow about their experience.

πŸ—“οΈ 22 July, 10am-11.30am
πŸ“ Online

Register now: raeng.org.uk/events/2025/...

14.07.2025 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The 71 entrepreneurs of LIF Global stand facing towards the camera, smiling.

The 71 entrepreneurs of LIF Global stand facing towards the camera, smiling.

🌍 71 #InnovationLeaders have landed in the UK for two weeks of training, mentoring & networking.

Now in its eleventh year, #LIFGlobal helps entrepreneurs turn purpose-driven innovation into real-world impact.

πŸ”—Find out more: raeng.org.uk/programmes-a...

11.07.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 MacRobert award winners, OrganOx, alongside Academy CEO, Hayaatun Sillem, Academy President, Sir John Lazar, and presenter of the award, Lord Patrick Vallance.

2025 MacRobert award winners, OrganOx, alongside Academy CEO, Hayaatun Sillem, Academy President, Sir John Lazar, and presenter of the award, Lord Patrick Vallance.

"Engineering has the power and potential to transform the world for the better, and tonight’s awards will honour those who make it possible"

πŸ† Congratulations to all our winners, and huge thanks to everyone who attended yesterday.

Find out more about our winners: raeng.org.uk/programmes-a...

09.07.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Headshot of Alice Kan, last year's role model for National Engineering Day

Headshot of Alice Kan, last year's role model for National Engineering Day

Picture of Alice Kan stood outside the Royal Academy of Engineering alongside a statue made for her in honour of National Engineering Day

Picture of Alice Kan stood outside the Royal Academy of Engineering alongside a statue made for her in honour of National Engineering Day

πŸ€”How do other countries retain women in engineering?

Alice Kan, last year’s #NationalEngineeringDay role model, has won a Churchill Fellowship to help tackle this question.

πŸ”—Learn more about Alice’s research plans: churchillfellowship.org/ideas-expert...

#EngineerBetterLives #WomeninEngineering

09.07.2025 13:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of people stand on a colourfully lit stage in a room full of people, who sit at tables and watch them while clapping.

A group of people stand on a colourfully lit stage in a room full of people, who sit at tables and watch them while clapping.

Congratulations to OrganOx on winning the MacRobert Award, the UK's top award for engineering innovation. At last night's awards, Science Minister Lord Vallance said engineers were changing lives: "The trouble with us scientists is we identify problems. What engineers do is identify solutions."

09.07.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to see great work coming from @oxengsci.bsky.social being recognised!

08.07.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Major shoutout to Professor Nilay Shah for snagging the 2025 President's Medal! πŸ₯‡ His work on gPROMS and synthetic fuels is paving the way for a sustainable future. πŸš€ #Innovation #Sustainability

08.07.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A group of people stand on a colourfully lit stage, while a room full of people seated at tables clap.

A group of people stand on a colourfully lit stage, while a room full of people seated at tables clap.

πŸ… The winner of the 2025 #MacRobertAward is... OrganOx

For their breakthrough devices preserving livers and kidneys outside the body for extended periods of time. The judges described the innovation as "medical brilliance powered by engineering magic": raeng.org.uk/news/world-f... #RAEngAwards"

08.07.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A man stands in the centre of the frame. In the bottom left hand corner text reads Princess Royal Silver Medal 2025

A man stands in the centre of the frame. In the bottom left hand corner text reads Princess Royal Silver Medal 2025

"Our second winner is Professor Themis Prodromakis, whose work could revolutionise the energy efficiency of artificial intelligence with his brain-inspired computer chips:
raeng.org.uk/news/ai-inno... #RAEngAwards #AwardeeExcellence"

08.07.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A man smiles at the camera and text in the bottom left corner reads Princess Royal Silver Medal 2025

A man smiles at the camera and text in the bottom left corner reads Princess Royal Silver Medal 2025

"Our first Princess Royal Silver Medal winner is Alex Kendall, who founded $1 billion AI startup Wayve, solving longstanding challenges for self-driving cars with deep learning:
raeng.org.uk/news/ai-inno... #RAEngAwards #AwardeeExcellence"

08.07.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4

@raeng.org.uk is following 20 prominent accounts