Case Studies

Case study: GE Aerospace on the Power of Representation in STEM!

Introduction  At Primary Engineer, representation matters. Our Women in Engineering campaign celebrates real, relatable female engineers who are helping to break down stereotypes and show young people that engineering is…

Case Studies

Case Study: The Benchbed Journey – Turning a Pupil’s Idea into a Gold Medal Reality

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

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Snapshots of The Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal 2025

The Primary Engineer® MacRobert Medal celebrated it’s fourth year in November 2025, with the support of The MacRobert Trust, WEIR Group and Christopher Ward, at the prestigious Drapers’ Hall in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…