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First Steps of the Hot Hands Prototype Build

Introduction to the ProtoTeam Our Howden ProtoTeam has begun work on the Hot Hands prototype and is excited to bring this entry to life! Our Industry and University ProtoTeam Builds…

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An exciting first update on the Sea Boat Filter!

Introduction to the ProtoTeam! The University of Southampton ProtoTeam has begun an exciting project through the If you were an engineer what would you do competition. Each ProtoTeam chooses one…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal ProtoTeams

Glasgow pupil awarded Bronze Medal in London for energy generating invention

Adam, a P5 pupil at Langside Primary School in Glasgow, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Bronze medal at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal for his energy generating invention.  Adam’s invention, ‘Jump Charge’, envisioned a trampoline that generates electricity to charge…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal ProtoTeams

Scottish pupil’s invention to assist individuals with learning difficulties awarded Bronze Medal in London

Sophia, a P3 pupil at Gargieston Primary School in Kilmarnock, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Bronze medal at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal for her innovative turned into a prototype which aims to assist individuals with learning difficulties, such as ADHD or…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal ProtoTeams

Year 2 pupil awarded Bronze medal in London for ‘Heat Sensor’ invention

Veda, a Year 2 pupil at Silkes Academy in South Ockendon, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Bronze medal at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal for her energy saving invention which was turned into a prototype.  Veda’s invention, ‘Heat Sensor’, addresses the…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal ProtoTeams

South East England pupil’s renewable energy invention awarded Silver Medal in London

Alex, a Year 5 pupil at The Pilgrim School in Rochester, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Silver medal at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal for his renewable energy invention which was turned into a prototype.  Alex’s invention, ‘Hummingbird 3000’, is a…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal ProtoTeams

Primary pupil’s accessible playground invention awarded Silver Medal in London

Malachy, a Year 9 pupil at St Oliver Plunkett Primary School in Belfast, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Silver medal and The Commendation Award at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal for his innovative invention which was turned into a…

'If you were an engineer' Competition Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal ProtoTeams

Lancashire pupil’s invention ‘Attaching Suitcase’ awarded Silver Medal in London

Anna, a Year 4 pupil at St Leonard’s CofE Primary School in Burnley, whose passion for engineering was uncovered during 2024 when her school took part in a UK-Wide STEM competition, has recently achieved a significant feat by winning a Silver medal at the Primary Engineer…