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Year 3 Pupil designs ’Smart Recycling Bin’ to help recycle more efficiently   

Maisie, from Everdons Primary School in Wokingham submitted her engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you were an…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Events

Burnley pupils win big in annual engineering competition 

An awards and exhibition event was held on 18th June at Victoria Mill, University of Central Lancashire, Burnley, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across Burnley for their engineering…

Events

Cumbria pupils celebrate their innovative engineering ideas

An awards and exhibition event was held on 19th June at University of Cumbria in Lancaster, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across Cumbria for their engineering ideas submitted…

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Thales brings young engineer’s winning design to life to help tackle homelessness

Our national partner, Thales (in the UK) are supplying 150 solar-powered heated blankets to six charities across the Glasgow region to help tackle homelessness. The blankets were designed by a…

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Scottish Pupil designs Jump Charge to generate electricity and help the environment  

Adam, from Langside Primary School in Glasgow, submitted his engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you were an…

Case Studies

Case Study: The Primary Engineer ProtoTeam Experience at Edinburgh University

Introduction   The University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering, has partnered with Primary Engineer for many years helping deliver outreach to schools, teachers and pupils across the east of Scotland.   Through…

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Scottish Pupil designs Bench Bed to help the homeless

Libby, from Cockenzie Primary School in East Lothian, submitted her engineering idea to Primary Engineer’s annual UK STEM competition which asks pupils aged 3 –19 the question “If you were…

Case Studies STATWARS

Case study: How Great Chart Primary School Embraced Climate Change Education

Introduction  For many years now, Primary Engineer have been embedding data into the heart of the education curriculum with their STATWARS: Climate Change Challenge. This case study delves into how…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Events

Pupils celebrate STEM achievements at Robert Gordon University

An awards and exhibition event was held on 13th May 2025 in Aberdeen, which showcased and celebrated local school pupils across Scotland North for their engineering ideas submitted to the…

Case Studies Qualifications & CPD

Case Study: London School Connects Underrepresented Pupils to Engineering through Engineering a Career Course

Introduction  Primary Engineer has been transforming classrooms across the UK with fully-funded, engaging programmes and competitions for 20 years. However, through Primary Engineer’s dynamic range of professional development opportunities, they…