Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal

Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal: Public Vote

Take part in our public vote for the winner of the Commendation Medal at this years Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal Award Ceremony

'If you were an engineer' Competition Supporters and Partners

Stannah supports young engineers through national competition

Stannah, a world-leading British lifting solutions engineering company, has entered into an exciting partnership with Primary Engineer, a not-for-profit organisation that works with schools and businesses to engage young people…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Engineers

Meet An Engineer: Live Engineer Interview Series returns for 2025-26

Get ready to inspire your pupils, our popular live engineer interviews are back for the 2025-26 school year! “If you were an engineer, what would you do?” is a free…

Case Studies

Case Study: Opening the door to engineering for home educators  

Introduction For many home educators, the freedom to tailor learning to a child’s interests is a significant benefit. However, this flexibility can also come with a challenge: finding opportunities that…

'If you were an engineer' Competition ProtoTeams

Scottish girl named Time magazine’s Girl of the Year for engineering invention, ‘Solar Powered Heated Blanket’ to help the homeless

Congratulations to Rebecca for being recognised in August 2025 as one of TIME magazine’s Girls of the Year. The list, curated by TIME’s award-winning editorial team, has been made possible…

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Year 5 Pupil designs Glasses to help people with Dyslexia read easier

Millie, from Light Oaks Junior School in Greater Manchester submitted her engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you…

'If you were an engineer' Competition

Greater Manchester schools receive awards for STEM achievements

An awards and exhibition event was held on 15th July in Rochdale Council, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across Greater Manchester for their engineering ideas submitted to the…

'If you were an engineer' Competition

London pupils celebrate their engineering ideas

An awards and exhibition event was held on 10th July at Kingston University in London, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across London for their engineering ideas submitted to…

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Astronaut praises Isle of Man pupil for space invention turned into a prototype by Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce

Eryn, from Kewaigue School in Isle of Man submitted her engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you were…