March 5, 2019

BAE Systems Showcase High-Tech Defence Apprentices #NAW

BAE Systems Showcase High-Tech Defence Apprentices #NAW

The UK’s vibrant Defence sector plays a vital role in safeguarding our national security and contributing to the UK’s economic prosperity. The […]

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Meet the Apprentice: Tom from Reaction Engines #NAW

Meet the Apprentice: Tom from Reaction Engines #NAW

Following on from blogs yesterday for National Apprenticeship Week, our next apprentice is Tom from Reaction Engines. Reaction Engines is a UK-based […]

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March 4, 2019

From Small Boats to Aircraft Carriers, Meet BAE System’s Daisy Leslie #NAW

From Small Boats to Aircraft Carriers, Meet BAE System’s Daisy Leslie #NAW

The UK’s Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space industries are at the forefront of providing high quality training and development. Companies in these […]

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National Apprenticeship Week 2019

National Apprenticeship Week 2019

4-8 March 2019 is National Apprenticeship Week which celebrates the impact of apprentices on individuals, employers and the economy. The UK’s Aerospace, […]

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Reaction Engines Highlight Rocket Start to National Apprenticeship Week #NAW

Reaction Engines Highlight Rocket Start to National Apprenticeship Week #NAW

This week, 4 – 8 March is National Apprenticeship Week, with thousands of people around the UK celebrating apprenticeships and the exciting […]

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February 25, 2019

Boyden: Furthering Female Leadership #DisruptTheNorm

Boyden: Furthering Female Leadership #DisruptTheNorm

Recently ADS Member Boyden published a report entitled “Furthering Female Leadership”, looking to accelerate diversity in leadership. Boyden is a leadership consulting […]

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February 11, 2019

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

Celebrating Women and Girls in Science

Today, 8 February, marks the fourth International Day of Women and Girls in Science, to recognise the critical role women and girls […]

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Women In Engineering

Women In Engineering

The number of female engineers is increasing year on year but females still only currently account for 11 per cent of the […]

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January 17, 2019

Women in aviation has flying start to the year

Women in aviation has flying start to the year

At Farnborough International Airshow 2018, Prime Minister Theresa May launched the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, committing signatories to work together […]

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UKRoC in Parliament 2019
November 29, 2018

Flying start to the 2019 Rocketry Challenge

Flying start to the 2019 Rocketry Challenge

This week ADS was in Parliament with two of this year’s finalists of the UK Youth Rocketry Challenge (UKRoC) to showcase the […]

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September 26, 2018

Ten ways to get more women into aviation and aerospace

Ten ways to get more women into aviation and aerospace

In July, the Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter was officially launched at Farnborough International Airshow. The Charter now has 61 signatories, […]

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July 30, 2018

FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda

FIA18 Recap – Futures Day and the Skills Agenda

Farnborough International Airshow tends to catch the eye with its dramatic announcements about major aircraft and engine deals. However, the Airshow is […]

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June 28, 2018

Returning to Work: A female engineer’s perspective

Returning to Work: A female engineer’s perspective

Sue Partridge has clocked up 28 years as an engineer and never had any intention of becoming one of the estimated 22,000 […]

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June 25, 2018

INWED 2018 Part Two: What do you like about your job?

INWED 2018 Part Two: What do you like about your job?

For International Women in Engineering Day 2018, we spoke to Francesca Gaylor and Jamie D’Arth from MBDA, Kerry Knight and Victoria Roots […]

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INWED 2018 Part One: Getting into engineering

INWED 2018 Part One: Getting into engineering

The number of female engineers is increasing year on year but in the UK females only currently account for 11 per cent […]

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