Founded in 1920 the ERA has always been at the forefront of promoting and supporting the British Engineering sector
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Jun 10
UK manufacturing just hit a 47-month high. But the bigger shift is on the shop floor. Our first Industry Insights briefing breaks down the three forces reshaping the sector. AI, energy costs and the skills cliff. erafoundation.org/news/indus…
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8 Oct 2025
Meet Clare Doherty from St. Mary's College, Derry, one of our 2025 Clark Prize winners.
Her award-winning Engineers Week attracts students from local schools & she initiated Ireland's first TeachMeet TD, allowing teachers to share best practices & collaborate.
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2 Oct 2025
Proud to announce Dewi Thomas from YGG Bro Edern, Cardiff, as a 2025 Clark Prize winner.
Since 2012, he's built a dynamic STEM culture producing UK Young Engineer of the Year, F1 in Schools world finalists, and multiple Arkwright Scholars.
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30 Sep 2025
Celebrating Tracey Ellicott from East Wemyss Primary, joint winner of the 2025 Clark Prize!
For over a decade, she's revolutionized STEM learning—from Tinkertots for pre-schoolers to robotics for P7 students leading school-wide events.
#ClarkPrize2025 #STEMEducationRetry
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26 Sep 2025
Lucy Hart from Caroline Haslett Primary wins one of our 2025 Clark Prize.
Leading diversity in STEM education, achieving iBelong Champion status & students winning 1st place coding competitions. Results 17%> national average. #ClarkPrize2025 #PrimarySTEM #WomenInEngineeringRetry
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21 Sep 2025
"We can’t talk about delivering positive outcomes for people without talking about how engineering designs for all of society, and how engineers therefore need to reflect all of society.”
This week, our President gave the keynote speech at an event celebrating 25 years of @theERAF supporting engineering initiatives, including the Academy and @RAEng_Hub: erafoundation.org/news/2025/…
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23 Sep 2025
Inspiring words from Sir John Lazar CBE FREng, President of the Royal Academy of Engineering, at our 25th anniversary celebration.
#EngineeringForAll #DiversityInSTEM #RoyalAcademyOfEngineering #ERAFoundation25
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23 Sep 2025
"Equity, diversity and inclusion is a vital thread through all three goals because we can't talk about delivering positive outcomes for people without talking about how engineering designs for all of society."
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18 Sep 2025
What an incredible evening on Tuesday celebrating 25 years of the ERA Foundation! Thank you to our 130 guests who made this milestone so special
Inspiring keynote from Sir John Lazar CBE @RAEngNews
erafoundation.org/news/2025/…
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Delighted to be attending @theERAF Annual Lecture and Dinner. Sir John Lazar, President of @RAEngNews is giving the keynote highlighting how engineering is improving life and bringing prosperity.
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17 Sep 2025
Honoured to be presented with the Secondary School Clarke Prize 2025 by @theERAF in London last night.
Proud to accept on behalf of @StMarysDerryTD @StMarysDerry & our wider STEM community. Thank you to leadership, staff, pupils, parents & STEM partners for the amazing support.
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29 May 2025
We partnered with the @BessemerSociety and @theERAF to examine the biggest challenges facing innovators in advanced manufacturing in the UK
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3 Jun 2025
NexSys Solutions examines key manufacturing barriers in their latest analysis. They identify costs, skills gaps and legacy systems as major challenges. f.mtr.cool/vjcmkrkohs
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2 Jun 2025
The Women's Engineering Society leads walks in Bristol showcasing electricity infrastructure history. Their Electric Dreams project highlights engineering heritage. f.mtr.cool/snrqmvmken
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29 May 2025
The Royal Academy of Engineering awards 16 Ingenious grants for public engagement. Projects include robotics competitions and sustainability workshops. f.mtr.cool/dtfgelogdq
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29 May 2025
Make UK has issued a statement on the new UK-EU trade deal. The agreement addresses post-Brexit barriers in defence cooperation and carbon markets. f.mtr.cool/cwovunciiq
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28 May 2025
Made in Britain reports a 20% surge in membership applications after US tariff announcements. UK manufacturers are exploring domestic sourcing options. f.mtr.cool/vbnxagfnmt
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28 May 2025
The Manufacturing Commission has launched an inquiry into the Industrial Strategy's impact on UK manufacturing investment. The review will assess current policy effectiveness. f.mtr.cool/dbvxuvucuo
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27 May 2025
The Women's Engineering Society leads walks in Bristol showcasing electricity infrastructure history. Their Electric Dreams project highlights engineering heritage. f.mtr.cool/xdtnjeryaa
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27 May 2025
The Royal Institution offers free Science in Schools days for UK state schools. Applications are open until June 6, 2025. f.mtr.cool/sodaoihqin
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