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UKESF Newsletter
Autumn 2026
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UKESF Scholarship Scheme - Connecting your team with tomorrow's engineers
By partnering with the UKESF Scholarship Scheme, your organisation can connect with high-calibre students early in their degree who will contribute to "real work" through placements, whilst developing a pipeline of engineers with the knowledge and experience your business needs.
Find out more and join the UKESF Scholarship Scheme
Become a UKESF Mentor and shape a future engineer
Just a few hours each term, for one academic year.
Support undergraduate students who aspire to work in the UK Electronics and Semiconductor industry, while developing valuable skills for your own career.
- Support the next generation of engineers
- Build your coaching, communication and people skills
- Flexible, online mentoring that fits around work
- Training and support provided throughout
- Government-funded programme, delivered by experts
Encouraging more young people to study Electronics
Primary Electronics - Volunteering opportunities
Did you know… Children decide if they feel connected to STEM as early as 6 years old? This decision can impact their choices all the way through school and into their career.
UKESF Primary Electronics is looking for volunteers who can deliver an in-classroom workshop in their local school. The workshop explains the basics of electronic circuits, giving children hands-on opportunities to build circuits with ‘snap circuits’ and control an LED using a light control sensor.
UKESF Girls into Electronics 2026
This summer, 586 pupils from across more than 133 schools joined Girls into Electronics at 15 partner universities. With support from Apple, students took part in hands-on workshops, inspiring lectures and Q&As with engineers.
Connecting undergraduates and employers
400 aspiring engineers have been awarded the UKESF Semiconductor Talent Award 2026. Undergraduates studying EEE, Physics, Computer Science and Materials Science will benefit from sector-specific development opportunities throughout their degree, from mentoring to webinars to residential courses.
At the beginning of this month, Award-holders attended one of our three induction events, which took place in Glasgow, Birmingham and London. Each event was filled with energy, enthusiasm and a sense of community.
UKESF Professional Development Course 2026
In August, 65 Scholars from 22 universities took part in our residential course, gaining technical and non-technical skills, hearing from expert speakers, and networking with peers.
Skills advocacy on behalf of the Electronics Industry
Microelectronics UK Expo: 29-30 September 2026, London
We're excited to be returning to Microelectronics this year, and we're looking forward to seeing so many of our community there!
The UKESF will be at Stand F6, where we'll be discussing collaborative approaches to:
- Encouraging more young people to study Electronics
- Connecting the most capable students with employers
- Skills advocacy
Don't miss:
- Stewart Edmondson, UKESF in conversation with Krishnapriya C.R, ARM: Inspiring early careers, 30 September, 11am
- Mahdieh Ghoddusi: Talent Foundry, 30 September, 11am
Free passes available at microelectronicsuk.com
Through this partnership, UKESF will support Unibots CIC in its mission to make practical robotics more accessible and social. The collaboration reflects UKESF’s commitment to ensuring that Electronics undergraduates have the opportunity to develop their technical and non-technical skills, ready to thrive in the workplace.
Forthcoming events
- British Science Festival, 16 to 20 September, Southampton
- Microelectronics UK Expo, 29 & 30 September, London
- IOP Careers Fair, 22 October, Birmingham
TechWorks Gala Dinner and Award, 3 December, London
Electronics Weekly Elektra Award, 8 December, London
Together, we can tackle the skills shortage in Electronics
There are many ways you can help us to deliver greater impact, including:
- Getting involved in our activities. Explore ‘What we do’ to find out more about our work and ways you can get involved through outreach, funding and volunteering.
- Donating. As a registered education charity, we are eligible to received donations. Our work aims to provide practical, direct and engaging support to young people to help improve their awareness of Electronics and provide opportunities for skills development.
- Supporting us as your Charity of the Year. If your organisation appoints a Charity of the Year, consider choosing the UKESF and we will work with you to identify how we can use the funds you raise, or the time you can give, to support the next generation of Electronics engineers.
If you are able to help us to invest in the future of Electronics, get in touch at info@ukesf.org.
