The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is proud to share the outstanding impact of Girls into Electronics 2025; a programme designed to engage and inspire teenage girls about the exciting possibilities of studying and working in Electronics.

This year’s programme reached 506 girls, aged 14–17, from 92 schools across the UK. Hosted by 15 partner universities, each one-day event gave participants hands-on experiences and invaluable insight into the world of Electronics. From engaging lectures delivered by senior female academics to practical sessions with the Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino, the initiative highlighted how Electronics plays a crucial role in sectors like healthcare, quantum computing, and photonics.

“This event was genuinely career altering… I can truly see myself having a career in Electronics/Engineering.” – 2025 Participant

Feedback was overwhelmingly positive:

  • 96% rated the events ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’
  • 80% felt more enthused about Electronics
  • 56% who were not previously considering a career in Electronics are now inspired to do so

Importantly, the programme is reaching a diverse cohort:

  • 41% of attendees were from ethnic minority backgrounds
  • 10% were receiving free school meals
  • 16% would be first-generation university students

Read the full Girls into Electronics 2025 Report here → Download the PDF

This year, 43 participants from Years 12 and 13 were selected for the Apple GiE Mentor Programme, pairing them with engineers from Apple for three months of mentoring and career guidance. That’s a significant increase from 18 mentees last year, which is fantastic progress and reflects the growing impact of the scheme.

Supported by Apple and delivered in collaboration with UKESF partner universities, Girls into Electronics is helping to address the gender imbalance in the Electronics sector, where just 335 women enrolled on relevant UK degree programmes in 2021.

A huge thank you to our partner universities, the dedicated volunteers, and the engineers from Apple who gave their time and energy to inspire the next generation. And most importantly, thank you to the brilliant students who came ready to learn, ask questions, and challenge themselves. Your enthusiasm and curiosity are what make this programme so impactful.

We are already planning for 2026, aiming to build on this success and open even more doors for young women in STEM. Get in touch at [email protected] to be informed when more details are available.

Find out more about Girls Into Electronics here

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