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EEF sponsors national prize to celebrate young achievers in manufacturing science
The British Science Association has announced that it will be working with EEF (Engineering Employers Federation) which will be a new sponsor of the first ever Manufacturing Prize to feature in their National Science + Engineering competition.
The competition is open to all 11-18 year olds living in the UK and in full-time education. The EEF Manufacturing Prize will be awarded to the entrant with the most innovative and inspiring project relating to manufacturing.
Out of entrants to the competition, 228 finalists have now been selected. These young scientists and engineers will exhibit their projects at the national finals of the competition, which is being held at The Big Bang Fair, London ExCeL Centre, from 14-17 March, 2013.
The UK is the world’s ninth largest manufacturing nation, and manufacturing is responsible for half of UK exports. EEF plays an important role in helping manufacturing businesses evolve, innovate and compete, and encouraging talented young people to explore the subject, is a huge part of this.
The lucky winner and three guests will win a day’s experience prize at Williams F1’s state-of-the-art technology campus in the heart of Oxfordshire’s Horsepower Valley, witnessing first-hand the facilities and processes used to make each year’s racing cars. Guests will also get the chance to visit the historic Williams Grand Prix Collection, housing over 40 of Williams’ most historic racing cars.
Chief executive of EEF, Terry Scuoler, commented: “Manufacturers continue to seek innovative young people to become the next generation of workers. This competition gives young people the opportunity to showcase their talents and skills to those who may become future employers. Our prize winner will have the chance to test-drive a career in manufacturing which we are sure will inspire them to pursue a future in our exciting industry.”
Chief Executive of the British Science Association, Sir Roland Jackson commented: “We are delighted to be working with EEF to celebrate the wonderful manufacturing-related projects we see at the competition. The competition aims to recognise the creative flair of our young scientists and engineers, and to inspire others to follow related study and careers. We hope this prize encourages young people to investigate the fascinating science and engineering principles relevant to manufacturing.”
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WMG to host 600 strong bespoke engineering degree for Jaguar Land Rover staff
WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) at the University of Warwick has announced that it has entered an agreement with Jaguar Land Rover to teach up to 600 Jaguar Land Rover employees to degree level in product engineering and manufacturing engineering.
Up to 100 Jaguar Land Rover staff will take up their places as sponsored degree students in October-January this year (2013) and next, studying either product development engineering or manufacturing engineering degrees.
From 2014, WMG will also support the degree provision for the higher apprenticeship programme. This means that there will be up to 600 students studying at various stages over the next three to four years.
The teaching will follow two main paths: manufacturing engineering or product development engineering.
For the higher apprenticeship programme specific modules related to finance, supplier management and other commercially related topics will also be included to support the internal pathways within Jaguar Land Rover.
In addition to the normal lectures, laboratories, seminars and tutorials students will have access to an internet-based bespoke ‘managed learning environment’ and will undertake ‘activity based learning’ which will be embedded in the laboratory-based part of the programme. WMG and Jaguar Land Rover are working together on curriculum development.
WMG chairman Professor Lord Bhattacharyya said: “The programme will be the first of its kind in the UK and will move the goalposts.”
Dr Ralf Speth, the chief executive of Jaguar Land Rover said: “Jaguar Land Rover has ambitious growth plans which can only be supported by innovation in new products, engines and environmental technologies. We are investing in developing the skills of our engineering teams to ensure they have the knowledge and insight to help drive the business forward.”
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