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UKESF Festive Highlights
A year of people, partnerships and progress in Electronics.
As we wrap up 2025, we are reflecting on an inspiring year shaped by the people across our community, including you. Together, we have helped even more young people discover Electronics, supported students and seen more Scholars transition into industry.
This year also marked the 15th anniversary of UKESF, and we are excited to build on that momentum in 2026 by strengthening our programmes, expanding school initiatives and creating even more opportunities to inspire future Electronics Engineers. Thank you for everything you have helped make possible.
“More than ever, this year has shown what is possible when we work together. I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported UKESF and made our achievements possible. Looking ahead, I am excited for what more we do together, as we inspire and support even more future Electronics engineers in 2026.”
- Stewart Edmondson, CEO
Latest News
UKESF Award for Inspirational Electronics Educators
Our Award for Inspirational Electronics Educators, sponsored by Synopsys, recognised Neil Wright and three outstanding runners-up, whose creativity and commitment are inspiring more young people to explore Electronics. Read more
Our new UKESF Skills Charter recognises 33 leading employers for their commitment to equipping the next generation of engineers with technical and non-technical skills needed by our industry. Read more
Over 300 aspiring Electronics engineers received bursaries, mentoring and skills development through the new Semiconductor Talent Award, widening participation in the semiconductor sector. Read more
UKESF Scholar of the Year 2025
We celebrated Samuel Kennedy as Scholar of the Year 2025, with Jadesola Adelekan and Zachary Danzig as runners-up, reflecting the talent and passion of our Scholar community. Read more
Semiconductor Skills in Schools
Through the Semiconductor: Skills, Talent and Education Programme (STEP), we are giving pupils hands-on ways to learn Electronics and supporting teachers across the UK. Read more
This year you helped us reach 186 schools, inspire 506 girls through Girls into Electronics and award 73 Scholarships. Read more
Professor Claire Lucas appointed as UKESF Trustee
We're delighted that Professor Claire Lucas, Dean of Engineering and Innovation at Aston University, has joined our charity’s board as a Trustee. Read more
Wishing you a warm and joyful festive season.
The UKESF Team
Together, we can inspire the next generation into Electronics
As we look ahead to 2026, we would love more people and organisations to join us in inspiring the next generation of Electronics engineers. These are ways to get involved:
Get involved in our activities – Explore What we do to see how you can support our outreach, funding and volunteering.
Donate – As a registered education charity, your donations help us provide practical, engaging support and skills opportunities for young people.
Choose UKESF as your Charity of the Year – If your organisation appoints a Charity of the Year, consider UKESF. We’ll work with you to turn the funds you raise, and the time you give, into real impact for future engineers.
If you are able to help us to invest in the future of Electronics, get in touch at info@ukesf.org
