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James Sopwith, Group Strategic Account Director, adi Group

Group Strategic Account Director, adi Group, James Sopwith, Founded in 1990 with a vision to create a ‘one stop shop’ for total engineered solutions, adi Group is a large multi-disciplined engineering firm. The Group operates across 11 regional locations throughout the UK and Ireland. James is a degree qualified Mechanical engineer and has been in the industrial engineering sector for over 25 years. Initially starting as design engineer, he has progressed through manufacturing management and industrial distribution to his current position as a Group Director of the adi Group. In addition to...

Protect the Future of Inventing and Innovation: Samsung Electronics UK Calls for Refresh of the School Curriculum

Protect the Future of Inventing and Innovation: Samsung Electronics UK Calls for Refresh of the School Curriculum, Samsung Electronics UK, the Design & Technology Association, and The Design Council have issued a joint call to review the design and technology curriculum in schools to safeguard the future of innovation and invention in the UK. In a letter to Professor Becky Francis, curriculum review lead, and cc’d to the Secretary of State for Education, the organisations highlighted the urgent need to modernise D&T education to prepare students for technological advancements and diverse career opportunities. ...

Earth Day 2025

Celebrate Earth Day with Free Resources to Support Sustainability in D&T, This Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that design and technology can play in building a more sustainable future — and to inspire students to think critically about the impact of the products they create and use. Whether you're looking to update your own knowledge, refresh your teaching, or spark new conversations in the classroom, there are a range of free, high-quality resources available to support you. Explore the E-Learning Course The online course Embedding Sustainable...

(Re)introducing D&T to your primary curriculum

(Re)introducing D&T to your primary curriculum, This E-Learning course works through how to introduce Design & Technology in your primary school. Suitable for new D&T leads and classroom teachers. Course Objectives: What exactly is Design & Technology? Understanding the requirements of the National Curriculum and beyond Reviewing current practice What to teach and when What makes an effective Design & Technology unit Ensuring progression By participating in this course, you will: Submit your long-term plan and...

Previous D&T Excellence Award Winners

Started in 1999 by the Design and Technology Association Trustees, the Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards give professional recognition to individuals nominated by their colleagues for their inspirational contribution towards design and technology . Over the years the awards ceremony has been supported by our kind sponsors, The Institute of Engineering and Technology, The James Dyson Foundation, Autodesk, Co2 Laser Repairs, HPC Laser Ltd, Nook Pods, Boxford, HME Logistics, Royal Academy of Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies Association, Heart Educational, N.E.J. Stevenson, Onshape and many more. A list of the previous winners and...

Evaluate Curriculum Units

Evaluate Curriculum Units, These downloadable member-only units cover a range of aspects of evaluation. These units will be regularly developed and added to, creating a broad suite of resources to use in the classroom. Famous Designers - This delves into a range of famous designers both past and present and evaluates their work as a tool for inspiration and analysis. Product Analysis - This highlights the importance of product design and good practice in analysing existing products to aid the design process. Iconic Designs - This unit explores the...

The Role of Robotics Education

Unlocking the Future: The Role of Robotics Education & Competition in Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators, Recently we were joined by our Webinar host Paul McKnight, Head of Operations (Europe) at VEX Robotics—one of our Blueprint1000 members, and a group of excited teachers to hear all about this years VEX Robotics World Championship. Paul started off by explaining that at VEX Robotics, they believe that all students are scientists and engineers at heart who thrive on asking questions, experimenting and simply playing. Using the thrill of robotics mixed with competition, the VEX Robotics World Championship allows students to envision...

Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024

Young Furniture Makers Exhibition 2024, The Young Furniture Makers Exhibition is set to return to the City of London on 2 October 2024, providing a unique platform for aspiring designer-makers to showcase their talents. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this one-day event will highlight the innovative work of students from GCSE level to recent graduates, connecting them with industry professionals eager to discover fresh design talent. This year's exhibition will feature the Young Furniture Maker Awards, which serve as the student equivalent of the prestigious Furniture Makers’ Guild Marks. These awards recognise...

In conversation with Amanda McCourt

Co-founder of Pantee, Amanda McCourt, This podcast with Amanda McCourt is brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now. This episode takes Designed for Life in a slightly different direction as we seek to track the journey of a product from its original 'ideas phase' through product development, to manufacture, marketing and sales...All covered through https://pantee.co.uk/ Sustainable womens underwear made from surplus T-Shirts. Amanda McCourt and her sister Katie have spent the last 18 months bringing an idea to make comfortable, fashionable underwear made from...

In Conversation with Cecile Searle

CEO of Magway, Cecile Searle, Magway is a values-driven startup technology business situated in Wembley, North West London. Started in 2017, their staged vision is to take cargo off our roads and instead run the bulk of this cargo emissions-free on magnetic motor-driven 'trains' either set above or below ground. They are working to drive an electrical revolution, unlock new economies and connect cities, towns and communities like never before. Listen here Cecile Searle took over as CEO in 2022, convinced by the founders that she "was already effectively doing the job...

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