November 2023 - Engineering Together

November 21, 2023November 10, 2023

More relevant than ever

As I look towards COP28 I have reflected on the Together we have one voice series which gave the youth a voice.

Time has passed but these concerns from our young people remain.

Please watch, listen and think….

Going in circles – Frustrations about wasteful past generations. Waste prevention through the circular economy.

City Design for tomorrow – How can cities be more inclusive to communities? What the future holds?

What future will you leave for me? – Concerns of young people. What changes are needed in your town?

Are we training for a greener future? – What skills are needed to enable action? Is my education fit for the future?

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Life long career learning for all

The wide variety of speakers with decades of experience between them gave the audience lots of food for thought. There were lots of glimpses into what the future may hold for lifelong learning including exciting changes to apprenticeships such as bespoke units for all, this coupled with a new lifelong learning entitlement (their own fund) opens up an opportunity for all.

We heard about how things have changed, are changing and will change at a rapid speed. There was a strong thread of why we all need to and should undertake lifelong learning to keep up to speed and demonstrate our competency in the classroom and beyond.

Without doubt this is must watch for anyone who wants to know what is available now and in the future so you can ensure yourself and your workforce are up to date and maximising their opportunities.

Listen to this insightful session on our EngTog YouTube channel.

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Thanks Meryl for our new Eco Education page

Following on from the successful STEM Awards we followed the story of Eco Educator Dr Meryl Batchelder who as the Most Inspirational Secondary School Teacher. shared the stage with Chair Paula who was also recognised for her work.

Meryl’s story inspired us to create a new page, Eco Education, which includes resources teachers can use.

Thank you Meryl for all you do and helping us help others.

November 10, 2023January 30, 2024

WES Lottie Tour at Tilery

During Tomorrow Engineers Week Julie visited Tilery Primary School in Norton where they were raising aspirations.

She has her very own Lottie Tour and took several Lottie Dolls.

The students couldn’t wait to read the Lottie Books kindly printed by the Cleveland Scientific Institution.

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023

It’s Lottie Tour week!!

Its our favourite time of the year – Tomorrow Engineers Week as this is the week of the #WESLottieTour.

And lets not forget Engineering Together have their own Lottie Page as our very own Dr Jo-Douglas-Harris is the #WESLottieTour creator.

November 3, 2023November 6, 2023

STEM Award recognition

The 2023 STEM Awards is a night to celebrate the effort the regions STEM Ambassadors put in.

There were success stories from many we work with and Paula our Chair once again got the award for the highest recorded hours – for the third year running !

Well done everyone.

November 2, 2023November 2, 2023

Women in Maritime Exhibition

Visit Lottie and some of our WES Tyne and Tees Cluster friends at the Women In Shipbuilding exhibition in Wallsend’s Forum shopping centre.

The Lost History of Women Shipbuilders runs from Tuesday 24 October until Sunday 19 November.

The Forum Shopping Centre is open daily. Check here for details and opening times at Lost History of Women Shipbuilders | Historic England.

Also why not check out the digital galleries at Rewriting Women Into Maritime History | Learn & Explore | Heritage & Education Centre (lrfoundation.org.uk).

Photo credit to North Tyneside Art Studio – www.northtynesideartstudio.org.uk