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Inspiring the next cohort of scientists, engineers, project managers and all of the wide range of skills required across the sector is essential to deliver what is a multi-generational ambition of bringing fusion energy to the grid.
FOSTER is already supporting UKAEA’s dedicated educational outreach programme, and is enhancing that with initiatives and events to help achieve our goal of getting more fusion into the curriculum.
FOSTER will also be collaborating with partners to showcase the diverse career opportunities available across the sector and supply chain. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, feels welcomed in our inclusive, supportive and innovative industry.
Teachers Conference and Workshops
FOSTER is offering teachers from across the UK the opportunity to learn about fusion energy and the career prospects it presents for their students, enabling educators to network and share best practice with their peers.
Each summer, FOSTER will host a multi-day conference for teachers in Oxfordshire. This event will feature presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and a tour of UKAEA’s facilities at Culham Campus.
Understanding that time and travel constraints can prevent some from attending, we have also designed a one-day workshop. This workshop can be held at various venues across the country, bringing the exciting world of fusion closer to you!
Email fusionskills@ukaea.uk to be put onto our mailing list to hear about our next Conference and Workshops.
Primary Engineer
UKAEA has partnered with Primary Engineer in 2024/25 to engage and inspire young people through engineering. This partnership supports Primary Engineer’s ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ national STEM competition which is open to all pupils aged 3 to 19 years in primary and secondary schools (including home educated).
Primary Engineer is an educational not-for-profit organisation founded in 2005 which aims to engage both primary and secondary school pupils and teachers with the vast and inspirational world of engineering and technology. They work with businesses and industry across the UK to help develop a future, diverse generation of engineering and technology professionals.
Visit leadersaward.com to find out more.
Schools Outreach
UKAEA offers educational outreach visits to Culham Campus, where students can come and learn about fusion energy, and the research developing fusion as a sustainable power source. These visits include an introductory talk and an overview of fusion and UKAEA’s research areas, followed by a tour of the facilities at Culham Campus, where cutting-edge science and engineering can be seen up-close. All visits are tailored to the groups’ background knowledge.
UKAEA can also deliver sessions within schools near our sites in Oxfordshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. Please get in touch to find out more about current offerings at both primary and secondary level.
Email education@ukaea.uk to get onto our mailing list or if you have enquiries.
