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Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day, International Women in Engineering Day which takes place annually on the 23rd of June, is more than just a date on the calendar; it's a celebration of the achievements, contributions, and the potential of women in the engineering field. As we celebrate this significant day, let's take a moment to explore its rich history, acknowledge the progress made, and envision a future where women in engineering are not just recognised but are integral to the fabric of the industry. The Historical Roots of Women in Engineering The inception of the Women’s...
IWD Spotlight: Women Shaping D&T Futures, This International Women's Day, we celebrate the remarkable women shaping the future of design and technology. Their stories show how creativity, determination, and passion can inspire the next generation of makers and innovators. While women are still underrepresented in engineering and technology, the potential is clear. Girls show strong interest in these fields, and with the right encouragement, more can explore and thrive in D&T and STEM careers. Bringing inspiration into the classroom Hands-on STEM activities have a real impact, boosting enjoyment, confidence, and career...
Haberdashers’ Boys’ School team makes history at VEX Robotics World Championship, Students from Haberdashers’ Boys’ School in Elstree have made history by becoming the first UK team at their programme level to win the Excellence Award at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. Their team, Cyber Squad, achieved the top accolade for outstanding performance across engineering design, coding, innovation and teamwork. It’s only the second time in the competition’s 18-year history that a UK team has received this award, a landmark moment for design, technology and STEM education in the UK. Behind...
Design Agency Life, Echo Brand Design, An amazing afternoon with Echo Brand Design offering a fantastic industry experience for a small group of teachers. Take a look at what these teachers experienced and took away to help advise young people about the careers open to them in the creative industry. There is more to a design agency than designers... Echo Blueprint Case Study Echo Brand Design, an independent brand design, innovation, and sustainability agency in London of 20 people, joined Blueprint 1000® in November 2021 with a couple of key objectives....
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DT Practice 2 2026 Online PDF, D&T Practice is an online magazine offering practical ideas, professional reflection and classroom-focused support for primary and secondary Design and Technology teachers. Covering all focus areas of the subject, it includes case studies of classroom practice, curriculum development, industry engagement, research insights, product and resource reviews, and profiles of schools, teachers and industry partners, alongside news from the Design & Technology Association and the wider D&T community. D&T Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership categories. ...
Smart Manufacturing Week, Thousands of visitors gathered at the NEC Birmingham on 3 and 4 June for Smart Manufacturing Week 2026, one of the UK's largest events dedicated to manufacturing, engineering and industrial innovation. Bringing together manufacturers, engineers, designers and technology providers, the event offered valuable insight into how ideas move from concept through to large-scale production. For design and technology teachers, it provided a useful opportunity to explore the technologies, processes and skills shaping the future of manufacturing and consider how these can be reflected in classroom practice. Learning with Industry At the heart...
Britain’s manufacturing heroes named in Birmingham, Our CEO Tony Ryan has been selected in The Manufacturer Top 100 for 2023. He was the proud winner of the award for 'Sector Activist' which showcases the tireless work Tony has undertaken championing the subject of D&T to ensure a better future for the manufacturing sector. The Manufacturer's annual awards for the 100 most inspirational individuals working in UK industry were announced Wednesday the 7th of June at a gala reception at the NEC in Birmingham. Tony continues, "I was both delighted and humbled to receive this award....
New Contexts Released , We are pleased to announce the release of three more design contexts as part of our ‘Inspired by Industry’ initiative. These free resources are tailored for Key Stage 3 students, providing teachers with editable materials that blend real industry challenges with curriculum requirements. Explore the new contexts: KI Europe – Minimising Parts This context explores reducing components in furniture design while maintaining strength and functionality. Students can experiment with a range of materials, including timbers, metals, and 3D-printed components. Techniques like lamination, generative design, and destructive testing can...
Discover the future of manufacturing at West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services, For the third consecutive year, West Yorkshire Manufacturing Services (WYMS) is inviting local secondary schools to its National Manufacturing Day exhibition, giving students a unique opportunity to explore careers in manufacturing and engineering. Taking place on the 25th September 2025, this event offers students the chance to meet manufacturers from across West Yorkshire, participate in engineering-based challenges, and interact with locally made products. The day is designed with teachers and students firmly in mind, focusing on what matters most to them. National Manufacturing Day, led...
Teachers in Residence with Saima Ahmed and Bulletproof, Bringing real-world design insight to the classroom Saima, Head of Design and Technology at South Bank University Academy, has brought fresh industry insight to her classroom after taking part in the Design & Technology Association’s Teachers in Residence programme. She teaches Product Design to secondary and sixth form students and wanted to explore how design operates in a professional environment, bringing that learning back to her pupils. Discovering the workings of the design industry During her placement at Bulletproof, a leading creative agency, Saima gained a...
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