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The Engineering the curriculum project was created to inspire the next generation of engineers.  

Engineering is key to ensuring economic growth, as well as improving quality of life. Despite the projected rise in demand for engineering talent, there is an evident shortage of those desiring to undertake engineering courses. Reasons for this include low confidence of schoolteachers in teaching engineering-related topics, skewed perception on who is ‘right’ for engineering, misconceptions around the role and relevance of engineers to society, the absence of an enabling environment for pupils, especially those from areas with high multiple deprivation indices, and lack of role-models to inspire pupils. 

Working together, the University of Dundee and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers – Scotland, partnered with engineering professionals, students and schoolteachers in Dundee. The project partners, funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, developed a range of practical engineering activities, framed around curriculum requirements. All activities were supported by expert advice and combined into a library containing demonstration kits, supporting videos and diverse engineer profiles. Schools will be able to borrow the kits for showcasing engineering technology using hands-on activities. Moreover, this project will make engineering technology and role-models accessible for pupils in Dundee and inspire them to harness their potential. 

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