Exploring Maritime Engineering and Ship Science

Arkwright Engineering Scholars were given the opportunity to discover the exciting world of Ship Science and Maritime Engineering at an exclusive Connect Day hosted by the University of Southampton. Scholar Sam Richardson, tells us more about the day and what the Scholars got up to...

Scholars Experience Engineering at University

Arkwright Engineering Scholars were invited along to the University of Nottingham's Faculty of Engineering for a day filled with interactive workshops and presentations, giving Scholars an insight into the different courses on offer. Scholar Freya Harris shares her experience of the day...

Connecting with the Red Arrows

A group of Arkwright Engineering Scholars were lucky enough to attend a Connect Day hosted by the famous Red Arrows, exploring the engineering behind how the Hawk T1. Find out what Arkwright Scholar, Niamh Mulley (Spalding High School), thought of the once in a lifetime experience. 

A Mentor's Perspective

Thinking about becoming a mentor? David Banks has been an Arkwright Engineering Mentor for a number of years now, get inspired by his experience and become a Mentor today!

100% Pass Rate for Scholars in Radio License Exam

One of the benefits of being an Arkwright Engineering Scholar is attending exclusive engineering events or Connect Days. Farheen Muhammed of Tiffin Girls School attended one such day hosted by the Radio Communications Foundation at Bletchley Park. 

‘Misleading stereotypes’ put girls off engineering careers, STEM ambassador claims

A female STEM ambassador believes “misleading stereotypes” are to blame for a lack of women in the sector.