Royal Academy of Engineering

The 2026 MacRobert Award winners have been announced - @nanoporetech.com have been awarded the UK's longest and most prestigious prize for engineering innovation. Their pioneering DNA sequencing technology could transform global health. Find out why: https://raeng.org.uk/macrobert-winner-2026

From 130 engineers in 1976 to 1,700+ Fellows today. And we’re just getting started. Jude Vidal’s portraits show the people behind engineering breakthroughs: radar, AI, wind turbines and satellites that shaped our world. Explore: https://raeng.org.uk/about-us/50th-anniversary/50-for-50-engineers/

🏆 Our Engineering Better Lives Award, a one-off award for our 50th anniversary, has been presented to Will Crawford MBE and Peter Brewin MBE, co-founders of Concrete Canvas, for their innovative 'Concrete on a roll'. Find out why: raeng.org.uk/news/engineering-better-lives-award-2026/ #RAEngAwards

How does an engineered beehive work? Outside it's a simple wooden box. Inside it's a systems engineering feat, balancing the needs of the bees and beekeepers. Explore the design behind modern beehives in #Ingenia: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/how-an-engineered-beehive-works-a-systems-view/

AI avatars. Instant audio alerts. Millions of data points. 🏆The 2026 FIFA World Cup isn’t just bigger – it’s smarter. Find out how cutting-edge tech is shaping strategy, officiation and player analysis like never before in #Ingenia: www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/foo...

Academy CEO, Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB has commented on today's launch of the women in research charter. Learn about the charter: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/improved-family-leave-and-flexible-working-to-signal-step-change-in-support-for-women-researchers

Could brain imaging become a routine scan? Explore how @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social spinout Sonalis, is adapting oil and gas exploration technology to develop a portable, lower-cost alternative to MRI: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/could-brain-imaging-become-as-routine-as-ultrasound-scans/

The APEX Awards are now open for applications. In partnership with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @raeng.org.uk and supported by @leverhulme.ac.uk, the scheme offers independent researchers the opportunity to pursue genuine interdisciplinary research. Find out more: royalsociety.org/grants/apex-...

A breakthrough in engineering isn't just about inventing a great idea – it's about turning that idea into real-world impact. 🏅 Our 2026 Princess Royal Silver Medallists have done exactly that. Explore their innovations: https://raeng.org.uk/news/princess-royal-silver-medal-2026/ #RAEngAwards

Could engineered crops save our food systems? As climate change and global demand intensify, synthetic biology offers a way to re-engineer plants to survive environmental changes. Find out more in #Ingenia: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/could-engineering-crops-save-our-food-systems/

Celebrating the next generation of women in engineering and tech. ✨ 📸 Meet our Amazon Future Engineer Scholars, a community of 90 inspiring young women studying computer science and engineering. We brought five cohorts together in London for two days of connection and learning. #WomenInSTEM #INWED26

Engineering and technology careers could unlock £1bn for women's earnings, but with women making up just 16.9% of the workforce, urgent action is needed to close the gap: https://www.engineeringuk.com/latest-news/news-articles/engineering-and-technology-careers-could-unlock-1bn-for-women-s-earnings/

Congratulations to our 2026 Young Engineers of the Year – recognised for early-career excellence in their field. From AI driven innovation to social enterprises improving lives, they showcase young engineering talent across the UK: https://www.raeng.org.uk/news/young-engineers-of-the-year-2026/

It's International Women in Engineering Day - a day to celebrate the contributions of women in engineering. Imagine the engineering potential could we unlock if there were more women? We kick started celebrations with our INWED Leadership Lunch - watch the full event: raeng.org.uk/2026-inwed-lunch

What role do engineers play when disaster strikes? Academy Fellow Dr Josh Macabuag OBE solves high-stake problems where it matters most, from earthquakes to managing renewable energy risk. Find out more in #Ingenia: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/the-humanitarian-face-of-engineering/

From building Lego as a child to becoming an award-winning aerospace engineer. Find out how curiosity and bold thinking helped Rachel Chiu build satellite systems at global scale in #Ingenia: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/qa-rachel-chiu-principal-systems-architecture-engineer/

What does it take to become a Bhattacharyya Award winner? 🏆Explore 2025 winner @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social's long-standing partnership with Tata and how they’re pioneering electric car batteries and cutting emissions: raeng.org.uk/programmes-a...

3D-printed concrete is changing how we build – reducing waste and saving significant time and labour. Find out how the approach is transforming the construction sector in #Ingenia: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/can-3d-printed-concrete-set-new-standards-in-housebuilding/

What does it take to inspire the next generation of engineers? Three remarkable women are showing us how. Meet our 2026 Rooke Award winners from the Smallpeice Trust Arkwright Scholarship Team opening doors for talented young students: https://raeng.org.uk/news/rooke-award-winner-2026/ #RAEngAwards

WeWALK from London. Transmission Dynamics from Northumberland. @nanoporetech.com from Oxford. What do these companies have in common? They have been selected as finalists for the 2026 MacRobert Award for their world-class engineering innovation. See them here: raeng.org.uk/2026-MacRobert-Finalists

Engineering pushes what's possible and @qeprize.bsky.social honours the people behind those breakthroughs. From GPS to cochlear implants, past Laureates have transformed billions of lives. Nominate someone driving real global impact for the 2027 prize by 26 June: www.qeprize.org/nominate

Congratulations to the Fellows and friends of the Royal Academy of Engineering, who have been recognised for their services to engineering research, industry and wider society: raeng.org.uk/news/kings-b...

🏅Our 2026 Prince Philip Medal has been awarded to Professor Nasir Ahmed from the @unm.edu, for inventing the Discrete Cosine Transform, which underpins today’s global image, video and audio technology. Learn more: raeng.org.uk/inventor-algorithm-awarded-prince-philip-medal-2026 #RAEngAwards

Today, we turn 50. We’ve been engineering better lives since 11 June 1976. And just getting started. Thanks to the science minister, Lord Vallance, and all who have shared their kind words today. Find out how we’re celebrating: https://raeng.org.uk/50-years

What links HS2, wind turbines, and Pope Leo? Our President, Sir John Lazar, writes about them all in CityAM: https://www.cityam.com/upgrading-the-grid-risks-ending-up-like-hs2/

"Widely regarded as the highest honour in Scotland." Congratulations to Academy Past President Sir Jim McDonald, whom the King has appointed to the Order of the Thistle: https://news.stv.tv/scotland/king-appoints-composer-and-engineer-as-order-of-the-thistle-members

57% of UK engineering and tech companies show no confirmed signs of Industry 4.0 adoption. Our new UK Technology Adoption Index reveals major gaps in AI, robotics, cybersecurity. Explore the Index: https://enterprisehub.raeng.org.uk/news-resources/reports/uk-industry-40-technology-adoption-index/

Solar power is booming – but what happens when panels reach the end of their lifespan? By 2030, the UK could face over 200,000 tonnes of solar e-waste a year. Explore how engineers are tackling this challenge in #Ingenia: https://www.ingenia.org.uk/articles/giving-solar-panels-a-second-life/

UK will be sitting on ‘goldmine’ of rare magnets in wind turbines says new report from our National Engineering Policy Centre: https://raeng.org.uk/news/uk-will-be-sitting-on-a-goldmine-of-rare-magnets-from-recycling-old-wind-turbines-say-top-engineers/

Climate innovation in action ♻️ Green Future Fellow Aled Roberts’ recycled tile startup has secured a pilot with Johnson Tiles, showcasing how innovation can drive more sustainable manufacturing: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/27/recycled-tile-startup-pilot-deal-dekiln-johnson-tiles

How can we embed data-centric engineering and AI skills in engineering education? Discover our new blueprint for UK higher education: https://raeng.org.uk/news/new-national-blueprint-for-embedding-data-centric-engineering-skills-in-higher-education/ @theturing.bsky.social @lr-foundation.bsky.social

Join our upcoming Research Fellowship applicant webinar to hear how dedicated mentoring, protected research time and up to £800,000 over five years could support you to become a future research leader. 📅 3 June, 12pm 🔗 Register: raeng.org.uk/events/2026/june/research-fellowship-applicant-webinar

NEW: Government urged to move faster on digitalisation of electricity system or face serious risks The UK risks higher bills, reduced resilience and missing out on its Clean Power 2030 goals without action. Find out more: https://raeng.org.uk/news/digitalisation-of-electricity-system/

Your path to research independence starts here. Now with awards of up to £800,000 over five years, establish yourself as a future research leader with a Research Fellowship. Apply by 25 June: raeng.org.uk/research-fellowships

What do 5G, aero-engines and car batteries all have in common? 🤝They all began with powerful collaborations between universities and industry. Explore the stories behind past Bhattacharyya Award winners and see if your partnership could be one of our 2026 winners: raeng.org.uk/bhattacharyyaaward

From games exploring energy systems to hands-on flood mapping - see how engineering is being brought to life across the UK through the 12 new Ingenious grants we have awarded to support projects connecting underrepresented communities with engineering: raeng.org.uk/2026-ingenious-projects

How can engineering education keep up with a data-driven world? Join our free online webinar on 21 May, 3–4pm, and be first to hear insights from the new Data-centric engineering and AI skills report: https://raeng.org.uk/events/2026/may/data-centric-engineering-and-ai-skills-report-launch-webinar/

🏆 Nominations for the 2027 @qeprize.bsky.social are open – honouring engineers whose innovations have changed the world. With a £500,000 prize and global recognition on offer, if you know someone pushing the boundaries of engineering, nominate them today: www.qeprize.org/nominate

How can AI help people needing care live independently for longer, without eroding trust or dignity? Our latest blog post explores AI-enabled home sensing, what it can offer, and what responsible deployment really requires: https://raeng.org.uk/blogs/sensing-change-with-ai-in-the-home-care-setting/

Last week, we hosted our Shott Scale-Up Accelerator alumni panel to give attendees real insight from founders who’ve been there. Alumni Sakthy Selvakumaran, Nico Fenu and Jonathan Brown, spoke on their key takeaways from the programme. Missed it? Catch-up here: https://bit.ly/4sSixyJ

The finish line is near 🏁 Just one week left to apply for a #MScMotorsport Scholarship. Delivered in partnership with @mission44.bsky.social there are 12 scholarships available for students who want to study for a master's in motorsport. Apply now: https://raeng.org.uk/msc-motorsport

Join our upcoming Shott Scale Up Accelerator Info Session to hear how other founders have navigated the realities of rapid growth. Hear from alumnus Michael Ebnar on his experience on the programme. 📅 05 May ⏰ 12pm to 12.45pm 🔗 Register now to secure your place: https://bit.ly/3Ovx19w

Now launched: Engineering in Primary Schools, a new professional development course for primary teachers. Help us close the opportunity gap for children in science and engineering: https://lifelonglearning.manchester.ac.uk/browse/externals/fse/courses/seerih---engineering-in-primary-schools

Last week, we hosted our Shott Scale Up Accelerator alumni panel to give those interested in the programme insight from founders who’ve been there. Alumni Sakthy Selvakumaran, Nico Fenu and Jonathan Brown, spoke on their key takeaways from the programme. Catch-up here: https://bit.ly/4sSixyJ

Engineering is key in tackling the UK's toughest policy challenges – from infrastructure resilience to net zero. Our Policy Fellowships programme gives policymakers the systems thinking and technical insight they need to build solutions that last. Apply by 20 May: raeng.org.uk/policyfellowships

How can we reduce the environmental impact of AI as it scales? In the AI Journal, Professor Mercedes Maroto‑Valer explores how our Green Future Fellows are taking the heat out of AI’s expansion 👇 https://aijourn.com/keep-cool-and-carry-on-innovators-taking-the-heat-out-of-the-ai-expansion-debate/

Looking to work with leading experts across the UK intelligence community? Apply to the UK Intelligence Community Postdoctoral Research Fellowships by 28 April and access up to £250,000 for unclassified projects in intelligence, security and defence: raeng.org.uk/ukicpostdoc

It can be challenging to speak up and advocate for what you believe in if you are in a minority group. Being an ally, and speaking up for others, can make a huge impact. For more insights on psychological safety, watch our equity, diversity and inclusion conference: raeng.org.uk/ediconference

We’ve been engineering better lives since 1976. As we launch our 50th anniversary celebrations, find out how you can celebrate with us: raeng.org.uk/50-years

Want to boost your chance of success? Make your #MScMotorsports Scholarship application stand out from the crowd with our applicant support webinar on 21 April. Sign up now: https://www.raeng.org.uk/events/2026/april/msc-motorsport-scholarship-applicant-support-webinar-and-qa/