Raising Engineering and STEM in Parliament

Published: July 22, 2016, 10:30 a.m.

The engineering sector and STEM careers fail to attract students from disadvantaged backgrounds and women. We must challenge perceptions and stereotypes to address our productivity crisis. In September I am hosting Wiltshire's first Festival of Engineering, to inspire the next generation of designers and engineers from all backgrounds and genders. Yesterday I asked the Secretary of State for Education if she would be interested in attending the event http://festivalofengineering.com/