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2018 SAW BIGGEST BIG BANG FAIR EVER
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair was a resounding success in 2018. It brought the excitement of exploring the wonders of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) to almost 80,000 visitors over four days at Birmingham’s NEC. An equal mix of boys and
girls explored STEM careers, trying out activities and workshops from over 100 inspirational exhibitors and watching the 12 amazing shows. One of the highlights of the
Fair was the finals of the Big Bang Competition with 500 young entrants vying for wonderful prizes. Winner 18- year old Josh Mitchell from Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School was named UK Young Engineer of the Year for his low- cost, flat-pack 3D printer. Emily
The event was attended by
Stephen Metcalfe MP, government envoy for the Year of Engineering (YoE) and also by key representatives of the This is Engineering campaign. The Year of Engineering is a
❱❱ Big Bang Competition hosts Maddie Moate, left, and Greg Foot, taking the selfie, with winners Emily Xu and Josh Mitchell
Xu, aged 18 from the James Allen’s Girls’ School in Dulwich, was awarded GSK UK Young Scientist of the Year for her project, “New Ways of Separating Mirror Image”. Runners-up in the
Engineering Prize category presented projects including, “Cerebral Palsy Mobility Device” from Gabriel Phillips, “Riding Aid with Storage” from Sophie Search and “Space Saving Furniture” from Beth Mottram.
government campaign, which celebrates the wonder of engineering around the globe. It also forms an important part of the government’s Industrial Strategy, which is committed to boosting engineering across the UK, ensuring everyone has the skills needed to thrive in a modern economy. This is Engineering is a new
multi-year campaign led by the Royal Academy of Engineering in partnership with 11 major engineering organisations to change the perception of engineering among young people aged 13-18.
SURVEY SHOWS AVERAGE SALARIES HIGHER FOR PROFESSIONALS
Average salaries are higher among professionally registered engineers in all areas of industry, according to a 2018 salary survey produced by an engineering periodical. Professionally registered
respondents reported a mean average salary of £51,930, compared to £43,914 for respondents who are not professionally registered. The survey also found that average salaries among professionally registered respondents were higher in every industry sector. Commenting on the survey’s
findings, Alasdair Coates, CEO of the Engineering Council, said: “The Engineering Council notes the higher average salaries commanded across all sectors by professionally registered
❱❱ Registered engineers earn more than their unregistered counterparts
engineers in this survey. Professional registration is an internationally recognised assessment of your competence that demonstrates your commitment to employers and clients; these responses indicate the impact registration can have on earning potential.” While the difference in salary was greatest at director level,
professionally registered respondents earned higher average salaries at every level of seniority. Respondents at senior engineer/manager level who are professionally registered earned an average of over £6,000 a year more than their non-registered colleagues. The greatest difference in salary found was in the chemicals &
pharma/medical sector, where professional registration accounts for an average difference of almost £12,000. The first step towards
professional registration is joining one of the professional engineering institutions licensed by the Engineering Council; they can then advise you on the best way forward for your specific circumstances. “Registrants consistently tell
us that achieving professional registration has increased their credibility, helped them gain promotion or win more business. These responses suggest that professional registration can also boost earnings, again demonstrating that it is an investment in your future,” concludes Coates.
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