About Engineering Open House Day
Educational and fun
Engineering Open House Day is all about highlighting the important roles that engineers play in everyday life, with participating venues and organisations demonstrating the creativity and excitement behind engineering careers.
Register today for our Engineering Open House Day live show!
On Friday, 23 July 2021 as part of our 150th anniversary, our Open House events will form part of the activities to mark this milestone as well as being hosted virtually.
Make sure you tune in to our live Engineering Open House Day magazine show which is jam-packed with cool experiments, special guests and follow along at home demonstrations.
You won't want to miss it - register now!
Get involved
If you are an organisation and want to host a virtual event, email Openhouse@theiet.org
Find out what other exciting events are happening at this year's Engineering Open House Day below.
The Evolution of London's Underground with TFL
Learn about the technology used on our London Underground and how it has changed overtime with a futuristic miniature train demonstration, a Q&A with their women's panel and a virtual treasure hunt using GIS.
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Hear from the Apprentices at BAE Systems
From what BAE Systems do, their programmes to their personal journeys into engineering - the apprentices at BAE Systems share their journeys.
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Learn About STEM and Engineering with Renishaw
Learn about what they do in the world of engineering. Plus, a top secret activity you can build at home!
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Take a Tour of Thames Water
Suppling water to more than 15 million people, Thames Water are giving you an exclusive behind the scene tour before hosting a demonstration you can take part in at home.
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Why Engineering with Renishaw
Want to learn more about what got the employees at Renishaw into engineering and what early career opportunities they have? Join Renishaw's event to learn more.
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Solar and STEM with BAE Systems
Join this 60-minute activity where with resources you will find around the house will create something amazing!
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Life as an Engineer with SSE
Join SSE as they introduce us to their engineers who are helping to power change.
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Combating Climate Change with H2GO Power
Hear from H2GO Power on the role hydrogen systems play in combating climate change before learning about what H2GO Power do and the role of their technology.
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Learn about STEM with The Science and Industry Museum
Take a look at different objects from the Science and Industry Museum. Find out more about their history and how they have influenced contemporary STEM roles and jobs! They will be joined by STEM Ambassadors who will answer your questions about their roles in a live Q+A.
10:00-10:45 – Focus on computing and programming
12:00-12:30 – Focus on engines and fuel
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Meet Women in STEM with STEMAZING
One of the reasons girls do not consider careers in STEM is because there are not enough visible role models. Hear from women doing a variety of totally accessible, interesting and rewarding STEM jobs!
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Make a rocket with Synoptix Ltd
Learn how to build a rocket with a step-by-step walkthrough as you make a water or stomp rocket you can launch at home! Whilst you build, you will learn how a rocket works, the theory behind them and how they operate. Materials list will be provided.
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Take a 3D Tour of Bilfinger UK
Explore the Panel Workshop Facility at Bilfinger UK in 3D and learn what they do behind closed doors. Then test your Bilfinger knowledge by taking part in their quiz or show off your creativity by entering their drawing competition using an online drawing tool!
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Go Behind the Scenes at The F1 in Schools World Finals 2020(21)
See what happens on the other side of the camera when the world's biggest STEM competition goes virtual. Watch how the event is put together, hear from the faces who help make it all happen and see through the presenters eyes. Featuring competition alumni, presenters, F1 in Schools event staff and other faces from behind the scenes.
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Speak to Engineers at BT/Adastral Park
Watch a series of short clips where you will hear from the people working at Adastral Park about how they use engineering in their job and how they came to do their role. Then join their live Q&A where you will be able to ask your questions engineers at BT, including apprentices and graduates, about what it is like at Adastral Park and running their network!
1:45pm - 2:30pm
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Go Behind the Scenes with Aerospace Bristol
Explore aerospace engineering at the Aerospace Bristol as they take you behind the scenes of the museum to celebrate the world class achievements of the aerospace industry and the people who made it possible.
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Learn About Electricity with National Grid ESO
An introduction to the ESO and the wider electricity network followed by a quiz about electricity generation methods, their carbon intensity, and energy consumption by house hold appliances. Then hear from the engineers about future careers at the ESO!
10:00am - 11:00am
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Learn from the Aerospace Pioneers at Airbus
From commercial aircrafts, helicopters, defence to security and space segments - Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Get an exclusive behind the scenes tour and even demos at their event. They will also be hosting a live Q&A panel with Early Careers.
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