Behind the scenes tours for young engineers

If you’re the parent of a potential future engineer, there’s a number of behind-the-scene tours and displays taking place later this month to encourage them into the profession.

Of course, if you’re a parent interested in a tour, and able to persuade a disinterested young person to look vaguely less sulky than usual, then you’ve also got a chance for a behind-the-scene tour.

The tours are however important, as there’s a shortfall of at least 20,000 engineering graduates each year, so encouraging the next generation is increasingly important.

The tours mostly take place on Friday 28th July, and are free, but need booking in advance.

They take place across the UK, but the London venues are:

Engineers Without Borders, The Foundry, Oval Way, London. SE11 5RR

A day exploring how engineers have shaped the world around us and made human lives better. Sessions will involve activities where you might get mucky.

Times: 10:00 – noon

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Institution of Engineering and Technology, Savoy Place, London. WC2R 0BL

The Institution of Engineering and Technology will be hosting April & Glitterbomb, IET Faraday & BBC Microbit, First Lego League, Coderdojo and Curiscope.

Time: 10:00 – 17:00

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ITN Productions, 200 Gray’s Inn Road, London. WC1X 8XZ

Activities will include a behind the scenes tour at the studios and hands-on activities.

Times: 09:30 – 12:30

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National Theatre, Upper Ground, London. SE1 9PX

Activities will include: Build a Building tour: find out about the design ideas behind Denys Lasdun’s building. Tour will start from the Sackler Entrance Pavillion on the ground floor.

Times: 13:00 – 14:20

Note, this one costs £5 per person.

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Royal Mail Mount Pleasant, Farringdon Road, London. EC1A 1BB

Royal Mail apprentice-led tours of operation floor and engineering workshop, “twist belt” challenge, and Question & Answer session.

Time: 10:00 – 13:00

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Tower Bridge, Tower Bridge Road, London. SE1 2UP

Visitors will learn how to use a 3D design computer programme to design new buildings to join London’s famous skyline. Families will also have the opportunity to visit the Tower Bridge’s exhibition.

Times: 10:00 – 14:00

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Brunel Museum, Railway Avenue, Rotherhithe, London. SE16 4LF

Attendees will undertake a voyage into the birthplace of modern London, including a Brunel boat trip, a river walk, and tunnel descent.

Time: 10:40

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The full list for the UK is here