Equipping more young people, undergraduates and early career engineers with the skills to thrive in the semiconductor industry.
The UKESF has a growing portfolio of projects, events and initiatives aimed at encouraging more young people to study Electronics and to pursue careers in the sector.
Our activities are designed for students – through from primary to undergraduate – and teachers. They demonstrate how Electronics is fascinating and has a huge impact on the world around us.
To date, more than a quarter of secondary schools in the UK have used our resources. From hands-on projects with Electronics equipment, to opportunities for valuable work experience, select one of our activities below to find out more and get involved!
Girls into Electronics
AGE 14-17
Develop your interest in Electronics by attending a fascinating one-day course at a leading UK university
Sparking STEM Futures
AGE 15-18
Designed to encourage young people in south Wales to consider careers in semiconductors, this activity is part of a wider CSconnected programme.
Primary Electronics
AGE 9-11
COMING SOON! An exciting new programme delivering workshops at primary schools to explain the basics of Electronics circuits.
Electronics Everywhere
AGE 14-18
Interactive classroom resources that help to teach core Electronics concepts in A-level Physics and Computer Science
CREST Awards
AGE 14-18
Silver CREST Awards, designed by the UKESF, to stretch students and enrich their STEM studies
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
AGE 16-18
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in Electronics is an A-level standard standalone qualification
Online Learning
AGE 15-18
Explore online courses, offered by the UKESF or a partner organisation, to expand your Electronics knowledge.
Explore-A-Synth
AGE 11-14
Explore the relationships between music, science, technology and engineering with this interactive tool
Insight into Electronics
AGE 14-18
Get hands-on with a microcontroller, Electronics and programming with this free, self-paced course
What is Electronics?
Semiconductors and Electronics are incredibly important.
Not only are they integral to our everyday lives today, they will also help to secure our future.
Girls into Electronics
Be inspired by the experiences of Agnes, Joanna and Isla.
In this video, they share details about their journey to become Electronics Engineers.