Today (5 November) is National Engineering Day, a UK-wide celebration that shines a light on the impact engineers have on our everyday lives.
Launched by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2019, the day aims to raise awareness of the profession and encourage more young people from all backgrounds to consider a future in engineering.
Each year, the day is themed, and this year’s focus is firmly on the future. For 2025, the Royal Academy of Engineering is unveiling the AI - Z of Engineering: a fresh, future-facing guide to the evolving world of engineering careers. From current roles to those we might see emerge tomorrow, the guide is designed to showcase the breadth, creativity, and societal impact of the industry today.
The AI - Z of Engineering will be hosted on the This is Engineering website and will act as an inspiring, dynamic tool to help young people understand the full scope of what an engineering career could look like.
The Agricultural Engineering industry contributes significantly to both the global and world economy.
The Agricultural Engineers Association estimates that the value of sales of agricultural machinery in the UK reached more than £2.4 billion in 2022. That is 11% higher than in 2021 and up by nearly a third since 2020.
Figures from HMRC show that the value of UK exports of agricultural engineering equipment in 2023 was 16% higher than the year before, at just over £2.5 billion.
Hadlow College offer courses in Agricultural Engineering. Students work on all types of agricultural machinery, take part in restoration projects and learn everything from fabrication to diagnostics to give them an in-depth understanding of the skills needed to work within the Agricultural Engineering industry.
If you’re interested in working in the industry, you can find out more on the Agricultural Engineering section on the Hadlow College website.