Is your daughter passionate about all things STEM, and creating innovative solutions? Unlock her potential this summer at our Girls into Engineering residential course.
This three-day course, run by the The Smallpeice Trust, invites female students to embark on an exciting journey at one of the UK's leading universities – Loughborough University.
Girls into Engineering is proudly supported by GE HealthCare and Leonardo. Through these partnerships, students will have the unique opportunity to connect with real-world experts, develop and test their own products, plus gain invaluable insights into life as an engineer.
This course is open to female students currently in Years 8/9 in England and Wales, S2/3 in Scotland and Years 9/10 in Northern Ireland.
When
12 Aug - 14 Aug 2025
Start time: 10:00 hrs
Finish time: 16:00 hrs
Where
Loughborough University
What
This immersive, hands-on experience is designed to inspire young female students by combining real-world engineering projects, essential skill development, and a taste of university life.
Students will tackle exciting challenges led by industry experts from GE HealthCare and Leonardo, building problem-solving, teamwork, and technical skills through interactive workshops and collaborative projects. Staying on campus, they’ll also enjoy expert-led social activities and experience life away from home in a fun, supportive environment.
How
This course will feature the following:
Learning how different sensors work and how they can solve real world problems
Designing and building projects and developing coding skills
Putting designs to the test in several challenges
Analysing data and finding ways to improve projects
Tackling budgets and seeing how decisions affect finances
Listening to engineers talk about the world of engineering
Exploring a range of career paths that could take young people around the world
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