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Outreach

Outreach in Engineering aims to introduce young people to the fun and excitement of 'Professional Engineering'. We aim to dispel commonly held misconceptions and hence promote Engineering as an aspirational profession on a par with medicine, which is suitable for talented, creative people irrespective of gender.

A group of student observing a demonstration in the engineering department

Events

Engineering plays a vital role in society – designing, developing, and manufacturing things that people use in their everyday life. This encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary efforts, e.g., buildings, bridges, water ways, vehicles, satellites, cleaning products, materials, food, medicine, biomedical implants and so much more. We aim to dispel commonly held misconceptions, promote engineering as an aspirational profession, and showcase the range of careers available to those studying engineering.

The School of Engineering offers a range of outreach activities targeted at primary school students, secondary school students, and the general public. We provide a wide range of activities spanning the different disciplines available within Engineering. These range from interactive, hands-on workshops to lectures and career talks. We can organise for these events to be held on campus or for us to visit your school. Plus, many members of staff are involved in public engagement and deliver talks that showcase the cutting-edge research that goes on within the School of Engineering. The School of Engineering also contributes to LivWiSE (Liverpool Women in Science & Engineering) which works to raise awareness of opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in STEM.

A group of students stand outside of the flight simulator in the School of Engineering

Recent / Ongoing Outreach Events

We have contributed to Insight into University Residential Courses (previously known as Headstart) since 2003. This course offers an insight into life at university for a student on the aerospace engineering programme. 

2023 was a 20-year milestone for the programme here at the School of Engineering.

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics hosts the annual Girls into Electronics programme in partnership with The UK Electronics Skills Foundation and Apple. This is a programme that gives Year 11’s and sixth formers the unique opportunity to develop their interest in the field of Electronics.

The School of Engineering and the University of Liverpool partnered with Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust and Everton in the Community to run My aorta, my future to inspire under-represented groups of students to explore a career in biomedical engineering and biomedical research more widely.

The School of Engineering is also involved in a number of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) outreach events organised by the Faculty of Science and Engineering. These include the Year 12 Experience Days, Year 9 STEM Taster Days, and Year 6 STEM Inward Visits.

Additionally, the School of Engineering has hosted a range of inspiring events such as the Liverpool Regional Heat of the UK Space Design Challenge, the Future Food Challenge, and the EDT Industrial Cadets Gold Workshop.