Foundation News & Insights

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ERA Foundation Nominations Open for 2025 David Clark Prize

Nominations Open for 2025 David Clark Prize

The ERA Foundation has opened nominations for the 2025 David Clark Prize, recognizing exceptional educators who inspire the next generation of UK engineers.

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ERA Foundation ERA Foundation Board Member Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi Knighted in King’s New Year Honours

ERA Foundation Board Member Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi Knighted in King’s New Year Honours

The ERA Foundation is delighted to announce that board member Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi has been knighted in His Majesty's New Year Honours 2025 for services to engineering and education. Professor Sir Bashir was formally appointed Knight Bachelor by His Majesty The King.

ERA Foundation Future of Work Conference Series Bridges Education-Industry Gap in Manufacturing

Future of Work Conference Series Bridges Education-Industry Gap in Manufacturing

The Future of Work conference series, supported by the ERA Foundation, has successfully concluded its inaugural year. It connected manufacturing leaders with 1,100 registered attendees across four UK regions.

ERA Foundation ERA Foundation Launches Engineering Scholarships for Women to Mark Historic Centenary

ERA Foundation Launches Engineering Scholarships for Women to Mark Historic Centenary

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Engineering Scholarship Programme, which supports women in electrical and electronic engineering. This initiative celebrates the centenary of the Electrical Association for Women (EAW) and continues its legacy of inspiring women in engineering.

ERA Foundation National Engineering Day 2024

National Engineering Day 2024

On National Engineering Day, the ERA Foundation reaffirms its commitment to strengthening UK engineering talent and innovation.

ERA Foundation The 5% Club’s Consultancy Service

The 5% Club’s Consultancy Service

The ERA Foundation is pleased to announce its support for the 5% Club's launch of a new consultancy service, "Insight into Action". The employer-led movement is dedicated to increasing "earn and learn" training opportunities across the UK.

ERA Foundation ERA Foundation Supports Innovation in Clean Energy and Manufacturing Through Fellowships

ERA Foundation Supports Innovation in Clean Energy and Manufacturing Through Fellowships

The ERA Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its prestigious fellowships. This year, the Enterprise Fellowships and Industrial Fellowship, awarded in partnership with the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, support innovation in clean energy and manufacturing.