Abstract
It’s not every year, or even every decade, that an institution reaches such an incredible milestone, so to celebrate our 150th anniversary with the rest of the world, we’re broadcasting a one-hour magazine programme each day of our anniversary week, called the 150 Show.
We’ve invited difference makers from across the world to be guests on the show to talk about the incredible work they are doing to engineer a better world for us all.
Even though one in five people work in the engineering profession, the UK faces a nationwide skills shortage. 203,000 people with engineering skills will be required each year to meet demand through to 2024, but it’s estimated that there will be an annual shortfall of 59,000 engineers and technicians to fill these roles.
What’s even more surprising, is that just 12% of those working in engineering are women, highlighting that there is plenty more to be done to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. It is important to see the benefits that come from a diverse workforce including a wider talent pool and improved creativity.
Our show on inclusive engineering looks at incredible breadth of engineering in the 21st century and how the industry can be more diverse and inclusive. We need to provide more visible role models to show young people that they can change the world through engineering and technology and spread the word that engineering doesn’t discriminate, it’s for everyone.
