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This collection of videos from the Royal Academy of Engineering showcase the exciting range of work that Engineers are involved in.
"From the shoes you wear and the phone in your hand, through to the music you listen to and the games you play, engineering is at the heart of everything. It brings ideas to...
This is Engineering: an introduction to engineering
This short video is a brilliant introduction to explaining the work that engineers do.
This resource forms part of the This is Engineering campaign...
This is Engineering: Be the difference
This video provides a brief introduction to the types of work that engineers are involved in.
This is Engineering: body rebuilder
This resource is an interview with Chris - a body rebuilder.
"Chris was captivated by robots, gadgets and technology from a young age, but did not know how his passion could be turned into a career that he’d enjoy. He decided to study a degree course in Mechanical Engineering because it offered him enough...
This is Engineering: broadcast hero
This resource is an interview with Jahangir - a broadcast hero.
"Jahangir grew up making cardboard cameras and pretending he was behind the scenes. Now he works for the BBC as a Broadcast Engineer, keeping the programmes on air. From music festivals to political debates, Jahangir is there with the action...
This is Engineering: catastrophe consultant
This resource is an interview with Josh - a catastrophe consultant.
"Josh, from Romford in Essex, didn’t know much about engineering when he chose to study it at university. This started him on a journey that would take him to earthquake and tsunami zones around the world, to use his skills as a structural...
This is Engineering: code composer
“I’ve always loved music and play keyboards, guitar and bass. I got into making music on my computer and I find virtual instruments fascinating. Now I work as a software engineer working in digital audio, experimenting with sounds for TikTok.”
This resource forms part of the This is Engineering...
This is Engineering: dream maker
This resource is an interview with Sonya - a dream maker.
"Sonya loved drawing and making up stories as a child, and she also loved maths. Bringing together these two interests seemed impossible until she completed a degree in Engineering and Computer Science, and landed her first job working for Disney...