New UKESF Primary Electronics Resource

We took our exciting new resource for primary schools to the Solent Primary STEM Fair. The activity gives children a hands-on opportunity to make and control circuits. We were delighted with the feedback, that 98% of pupils said that they learned something new, and 88% of pupils said they were interested in finding out more about Electronics. 

The UKESF Primary Electronics programme aims to strengthen children’s interest in STEM, and ensure that children have positive and engaging interactions from an early age. If you’re interested in supporting this programme, please get in touch. 

UKESF @ Verification Futures 2025

For the first time, the UKESF will be hosting an event for our graduating Scholars, 9 months on from the UKESF Professional Development Workshop in York. The event aims to give our Scholars the opportunity to deepen their peer support system ahead of entering the workplace, and will include a number of work-readiness sessions.

Find out more about our Scholarship Scheme. 

New Trustee Strengthens UKESF Board

We are pleased to announce Madhuparna Datta has joined the charity’s board as a Trustee. Madhuparna has worked in the semiconductor industry for over 25 years and has amassed a wealth of experience. Read more…

UKESF Appoints Sophie Batin as Head of Education

We're delighted that Sophie has joined the UKESF team, bringing her background in primary teaching and over a decade of experience teaching in informal STEM settings. 

We hope you will extend a warm welcome, and don't hesitate to get in touch (sophie.batin@ukesf.org) to find out more about our Electronics resources for Schools.   

Dates announced for Girls into Electronics 2025

This year, our hugely popular and impactful Girls into Electronics programme will be taking place at 14 universities throughout the UK in 2025.

The one-day events, supported by Apple, are a unique opportunity for female students – in years 10, 11 and 12 – to explore Electronics in a university setting. Participants will get hands on with a microcontroller, and hear from female Electronics engineers. Find out more…

Spark their Imagination concludes but more support available for Schools in Wales

February saw the conclusion of "Spark their Imagination", which provided resources to 45 schools, reached 294 pupils through events, and supported 24 Sparc Award winners with bursaries and mentoring during the first year of their degree courses.

We’re delighted that through the CS Connected “Sparking STEM Futures” programme, we will be able to continue delivering resources to schools and events in the Swansea area, to inspire the next generation of Electronics engineers.

Scholars’ out and about doing brilliant things

We wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate some of our Scholars’ activities and achievements:

• Our Scholars at the CSA Catapult visited the House of Commons with the Innovate UK Catapult Network to showcase the how the scholarship scheme is vital to bridging the skills gap in critical technologies. (Pictured, credit: CSA Catapult)
• Nikisha and Oana have both been shortlisted for the STEM Pioneer Award at the Women Leaders in Electronics Awards

UKESF at the NMI Conference, 26 March, Glasgow

Our CEO, Stewart Edmondson, will be attending the NMI Conference to speak about the skills landscape, and what needs to be done to ensure that we are equipping enough young people with the expertise needed by our industry in the next 10 years and beyond.

Please do say hello if you're at the Conference!

UKESF team visit Taiwan

A small UKESF team are visiting Taiwan, paving the way for possible student exchange visits to broaden our knowledge and understanding of semiconductors, demonstrate the global nature of the industry and help inspire the next generation of graduates. During the trip, Dr Derek Boyd, Owain Issac and Dr Joe A. Smith will be visiting both semiconductor design and manufacturing facilities and universities in and around the country’s capital Taipei.