UKESF BLOG
Get a personal view on developments in the Electronics sector and what the UKESF has been up to.
We Need ‘Real’ Models, not ‘Role’ Models
I recently read a blog post from The Institute of Engineering & Technology bemoaning the lack of role models. The post reported findings from a study, that young students lack […]
Parents – They Aren’t to Blame*
Fact. In comparison to other types of engineering, Electronics is relatively unpopular. Analysing the reasons why is at the heart of the challenge for the UKESF. The evidence is stark. […]
Collaborate or Die
Like many organisations, we list our espoused believes and values on our website. One of these values is to be ‘collaborative’. We say that we “share ideas and work enthusiastically […]
Guest blog post: UKESF Scholars Create Project for Schools
We know that providing children with ‘hands-on’ experiences works really well in promoting their interest in Electronics. There is nothing like the sense of satisfaction when you complete a project and […]
UKESF Scholar Guest Blog
At the UKESF we love the passion and enthusiasm for Electronics that students on our scholarship programme show. We also pride ourselves on our ability to find students who are […]
Skills Special
Welcome to our Skills Special blog post. We always include a ‘skills’ item in our normal quarterly newsletter (sign up on the homepage) but, as skills is one of the […]
Let’s Talk About Skills, Again – Then Act
Earlier this month The IET published the results of their annual Skills & Demand in Industry survey. Did we learn anything new with this survey? In my view – no, […]
Electromagnetism: The Overlooked Force of Nature
Let’s start by recapping about the electromagnetic force. Electromagnetism is a branch of science involving the study of electromagnetic forces, a type of physical interaction that occurs between electrically charged […]
In Case You Missed It
Raising awareness about Electronics is a fundamental part of our mission at the UKESF. We know that Electronics is the future and it is a sector driven by innovation and […]
Stop ‘Encouraging’ Girls. Start Encouraging Employers and Teachers.
Last Friday was International Women in Engineering Day again, and I return to a topic that I’ve written about previously – improving gender balance in Electronic Engineering. Modern day Electronics […]