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Current campaigns

We run a variety of campaigns to change the image of engineering and promote the wider profession.

From inspiring future generations to championing equality, diversity and inclusion, we aim to address the key issues our industries face and engineer a better working world.

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Danielle George

#Engineeringkidsfutures

An open letter to the Government to help tackle the UK’s engineering skills shortage.

In an open letter to the Prime Minister, co-signed by over 150 engineers, STEM ambassadors, professional institutions, and celebrities, Professor Danielle George, IET Immediate Past President calls for the Government to do more to embed engineering into current primary school learning.

Go to Engineering Kids’ Futures
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Inspirational leaders of yesterday, today and tomorrow

We’re looking to find amazing engineers and technologists who have changed the world or are shaping the way the field is viewed today and in the future. Help us create this ultimate list and the final selection will be included in IET London: Savoy Place’s stairwell galleries exhibition.

Go to Pioneers and ground breakers
Celebrating Black Engineers

Celebrating Black Engineers

To celebrate Black History Month, we have produced a downloadable poster highlighting black engineers throughout history and celebrate their contributions to the world of STEM.

[PDF, 2,529KB]

Go to Celebrating Black Engineers
#IAmAnEngineer

#IAmAnEngineer

We launched #IAmAnEngineer in 2019, a collection of stories and a poem that featured a variety of real-life engineers from all walks of life – demonstrating that this really is an inclusive profession for all.

Learn more and get involved.

Go to #IAmAnEngineer
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LGBT STEMDay and Pride month

Every June we show our support by celebrating Pride month across our offices, and we also support LGBTSTEM Day annually (now taking place in November).

Find out more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy.

Go to Equality Diversity and Inclusion
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Women in engineering

As one of the largest engineering institutions, we promote engineering and technology careers to young girls and women, helping them to see that engineering provides an exciting, creative, and rewarding career option.

Learn more and get involved.

Go to Gender Diversity
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Media spokespeople

Build your reputation and profile and promote the engineering industry and profession to the public and media.

We also provide tips and tools for good practice media engagement for our members.

Go to Media spokespeople

Engineer a Better World

The IET’s campaign to inspire more parents to encourage their children to become engineers. The campaign includes Engineering Open House Day, which takes place each summer.
Go to http://www.engineer-a-better-world.org/

ITN Productions

The IET is working with ITN productions, on an online programme about engineering.
Go to ITN Productions
Year of Engineering

Inspiring a new generation of engineers with lesson plans, videos and STEM Events in the UK.

Year of Engineering
Inspiring a new generation of engineers with lesson plans, videos and STEM Events in the UK.

Kidsplaining engineering

Three finalists from our Achievement and Innovation Awards faced their toughest interview yet as they undertook quick-fire questions about their jobs from 6 and 7 year olds.

Read more about Kidsplaining engineering

Getting in touch

If you'd like to find out more or get in touch, contact the Corporate Communications team.

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