Tag Archives: Diversity

More than half of ethnic minorities abandon their engineering careers compared to 39% of white people, according to research by Atkins.

It’s a truth (almost) universally acknowledged that the British engineering industry has a skills shortage and is lacking in diversity. When it comes to considering how the skills and diversity issue needs to be tackled, it leads me to reflect on the holistic experience that led to my engineering career.

The Brunel Museum is looking to work with engineers who identify as LGBTQ+ to help change perceptions of what makes an engineer.

Encouraging more people into engineering through less traditional routes will drive diversity across the industry says Ninarita Williams.

Main Point There seems to be something radically wrong with the report of Network Rail chair Sir Peter Hendy leading an independent review of UK transport connections by road, rail and air for a number of reasons (NCE November 2020). How can it be independent when the study leader plays…

Over 100 rail organisations have backed a new charter to champion equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK railway industry.

Turner & Townsend project manager Aaron Matthew explains why considering race is vital to truly inclusive infrastructure design.

The construction industry must deal with branding issues and engagement issue in order to tackle diversity in the sector, according to a leadeing human resources consultant.

Ensuring people feel included and comfortable is a key factor in achieving diversity in engineering. 

Crossrail chief executive Mark Wild has encouraged “all senior leaders” to educate themselves to help reverse inequality, following the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests across the UK and US.