Thinking Ahead

Take part in the TEDI-London engineering taster programme

Thinking Ahead is our online engineering taster programme, inviting you to learn more about the world of engineering and take part in a sustainability-themed design challenge.

You could choose to work on this challenge independently or you could form a group with your friends (max 5 people).

WHEN

The programme will take place across two weeks, Wednesday 5 April – Wednesday 19 April

Week one: Think like an engineer | 5 April – 12 April

At your own pace you will work through interactive engineering theory content via our online learning platform . This will teach you all about the interdisciplinary aspects of engineering. This will be self-directed learning (approx. 4-6 hours) that you can do in your own time, around your existing schedule.

Week two: Create like an engineer | 12 April – 19 April

You will put your new theoretical knowledge into practice and respond to a engineering challenge brief set by us, which will see you design and present a prototype. There will also be workshop sessions with the TEDI-London team and industry masterclasses to teach you more about the world of engineering and help you with the challenge!

HOW WILL I LEARN?

Thinking Ahead is an online programme. All workshops, resources and collaboration will happen via a dedicated Microsoft Teams group which you will be added to before the programme starts.

Throughout there will be drop-in sessions with the TEDI-London team and industry masterclasses to teach you more about the world of engineering and help you with the challenge!

HOW WILL I COMPLETE THE PROGRAMME?

At the end of the programme you will submit your project in the form of a presentation. All projects will be reviewed and shortlisted by the TEDI-London team, and shortlisted projects will be invited to present their project to our panel of judges who will decide the winners of Thinking Ahead.

JUDGES?

Yes! There are prizes! Winners will receive an industry coaching session and professional references (from TEDI-London).

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?

Thinking Ahead participants who go on study at TEDI-London could be eligible for an award of up to £500!

HOW DO I TAKE PART?

You’ll need to be aged 16 or over and be available for approx 14 hours both weeks. You’ll also need to have access to the internet.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Thinking Ahead is a free programme, there is no cost!

Apply

Fill in our short form to apply for April’s Thinking Ahead by Friday 31 March. We will be in touch with you before the programme starts to confirm if you’ve been successful.

“The Thinking Ahead project was a great opportunity to channel my creativity and I enjoyed the freedom to interpret the brief and explore different design options. I found it particularly interesting to design for a specific user group and overcome the challenges surrounding their requirements.”
Hollie Cubbon Thinking Ahead most sustainable solution winner 2022
“Working on the physics behind my structure’s safety and functionality was very interesting, as I loved applying the theory to a real design and figuring out how to enhance it wherever possible.”
Nikan Hoorijani Thinking Ahead best engineered solution winner 2022