Inspiring Conwy Pupils Through Engineering

Five secondary schools across Conwy took part in our Introduction to Engineering and Manufacturing (I2EM), a hands-on STEM project funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund.

The project engaged 567 pupils through practical workshops designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and bring engineering and manufacturing to life.

Pupils programmed Sphero robots, built and raced designs in the Speed Challenge and explored renewable energy in the Wind Turbine workshop. Each session encouraged teamwork, creativity and problem-solving while showing how STEM skills connect to real-world careers.

“An opportunity for young people to test their own innate scientific curiosity and experiment. It was a good enrichment opportunity to show pupils that the science they learn in the classroom has an application outside of it.” — Teacher feedback

By taking exciting, curriculum-linked activities directly into schools, I2EM helped pupils see engineering and manufacturing as accessible, creative and full of future opportunity.

The project has helped inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, makers and engineers in north Wales.