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STFC’s Engineering Experience Programme 2025/26

07 Apr 2026

In March, we were delighted to celebrate the conclusion of this year's Engineering Experience Programme (EEP) at RAL. The EEP empowers local sixth form students to tackle an engineering challenge set by their STFC mentors and get a taste of what working as an engineer is really like.

Five young people stand in a row holding certificates at chest height in front of a large screen that reads “Congratulations.” Logos for the Engineering Experience Programme and the Science and Technology Facilities Council appear above the text. The group is joined by a woman in business attire, standing to the right.
Students celebrate their achievement at the Engineering Experience Programme's celebration event.

We greatly appreciate the Technology staff members who got involved and supported their projects, which included:

  • Satellite Tracker
  • Magnetic Levitation
  • Oscilloscope
  • Autonomous Vehicle
  • Functional Safety Lab
  • Robotic Arm

The students presented their findings to the judging panel at the celebration event last month. It was a rewarding experience to see how much they achieved over the last six months.

We look forward to next year’s programme, which will be led by Technology graduate Vivek Mistry.

Two people wearing visitor lanyards lean forward over a wooden table, looking at a laptop and tablet displaying a satellite image of Earth. One person rests their hands on the table while listening to someone off camera. Behind them, a blue display board features a printed poster.
A group of people sit around a rectangular table in the Visitor's Centre, discussing a printed poster laid flat on the tabletop. One person gestures while speaking, and others listen. Notebooks, pens, mugs, and a reusable water bottle are visible.
Several people stand closely around a table with electronic components. One person holds a small component above a white cylindrical device mounted on a stand, while another connects wires on a breadboard. A laptop sits open next to the rig, and cables, tools, and components are spread across the table.
A small group gathers around a desk with two screens showing a detailed, glowing visualization of Earth surrounded by many small yellow and blue dots. One person holds a computer mouse while others look at the screens. Behind them, blue boards display printed posters.

This highlight was originally shared on our LinkedIn.

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