Thinking Ahead

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 next Thinking Ahead will take place in November – stay tuned for sign up details soon!

Week one: Think like an engineer 

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 

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.

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.

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 10 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!