Festival of Engineering aims to inspire STEM careers
Babcock has launched its Festival of Engineering, a UK-wide STEM event inspiring students with hands-on experiences, industry insights, and career guidance.
The two-day long Festival of Engineering (FOE) commenced at Babcock’s Bristol site on March 4, 2025, and coincided with the UNESCO World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development. It gave pupils from across the region the opportunity to take part in a range of events centred around STEM.
Babcock said it will host two further FOE events this year – one in Rosyth in May, where the event has been running for six years, and another in Devonport in June. Organised by the company’s graduate community, around 1500 pupils are expected to take part across all three events this year.
Around 400 pupils, teachers, partner companies and customers are taking part in this week’s event, where they will hear from guest speakers that include Alice Bunn, OBE, CEO of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
The Royal Navy, Engineering UK, industry partners like BAE Systems and the charity Not Just for Girls, are supporting the event, which is highlighting the theme of Breaking Down Barriers, particularly around women in engineering, defence-related careers, and empowering those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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