Young engineers
Event

Be inspired by children’s innovations

Wednesday, 06 Apr 2022

UWE Bristol School of Engineering

On Wednesday 6th April – why not visit the Prototype and Play lab in UWE Bristol's School of Engineering, to take a look at some of the intriguing inventions school children have been coming up with.

Children all over the country are currently furiously scribbling designs – all intended to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues. They are entering those ideas into the Leaders Award – and thousands of those entries will turn up at UWE Bristol (the Leaders Awards partner in the South West) for grading by our lovely local engineers.

Grading isn’t an onerous process – but is quite the opposite - and we would like to invite local engineers to participate in the process.

You’ll simply be flicking through some drawings and putting the most interesting/credible ideas through to be shortlisted. Whilst being plied with tea and coffee plus biscuits (and maybe cake?!) of course.

Every year grading participants really enjoy the experience and leave feeling inspired and intrigued by ideas such as, solar powered blankets or a variable light braking system on cars.

 

When: Wednesday 6th April – drop in sessions – come along whenever suits you.

Location: 4Z002 (the Prototype & Play lab) in UWE Bristol’s School of Engineering (Frenchay Campus).

Contact: [email protected] for more information and sign up here – we like to know how many people to expect (for biscuit buying purposes).

You can see the Leaders Award process below – all starting with the challenge “If you were an engineer, what would you do?” Step 6 – grading is where you would be helping out.

  • University of Warwick
    Read more about ICMAC 2025

    ICMAC 2025

    09 - 10 Apr 2025
    Michael Petty, Advanced Research Engineer at NCC, will be presenting at ICMAC 2025. Hear how NCC innovations are advancing automated manufacturing applications for recycled carbon fibre.
  • Online | Webinar
    Read more about Webinar: A Skills Framework for UK Hydrogen

    Webinar: A Skills Framework for UK Hydrogen

    10 Apr 2025
    Join this webinar to find out how a new proof-of concept Hydrogen Skills Framework can support the development of your workforce. This webinar is your chance to gain a deeper understanding of the skills required to support this thriving sector and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the hydrogen workforce framework.
  • Newark Works, 2 Foundry Lane, Bath
    Read more about Bath Digital Festival 2025

    Bath Digital Festival 2025

    13 - 15 May 2025
    Join Space West at the Bath Digital Festival 13-15 May where Rebecca Huffee, Space West Cluster Manager, will be sharing insights on growth and innovation in the space sector.

Keep up to date

Sign up to receive the latest updates, news and events from
the National Composites Centre