Tuesday 16 July

Discover how engineering at UCL is changing the world on your doorstep. From liquid handling robots to nanoscale manufacturing or asking the Earth a question via AI, enjoy demos and showcases of some of the latest explorations in science happening on our UCL East campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. 

This FREE event is open to all, with opportunities to learn, make and ask questions.  

Whether you’re 15 or 150, join us to celebrate 150 years of engineering at UCL and inspire the next generation of creators and inventors.

Book your free tickets!

What to expect on Tuesday:

• Exhibitions and demonstrations - See how our students and researchers are engineering solutions to improve the climate, health, data and equality 
• Talk to Gaia – Ask our AI powered globe questions about our planet and the climate 
• Virtual Reality Urban Forest – Immerse yourself in a digital synthetic forest. 
• Connected Environments Dashboards – Discover the science of cities and how data can help us understand our complex environment 
• Spring Into STEM - Explore how engineering can contribute to a more equitable society

Additional bookable events:

• 18:30 - 19:30 – Engineering the Future: Battle of Ideas 
  What are the engineering innovations that tor will need in the future? Leading UCL scientist battle it out to agree on the greatest engineering achievements of the past, and where the next generation of needs to focus. Suitable for all ages. Individuals, groups and families welcome. 

• 16:15 – 17:15, 17:15-18:15 – Institute of Making – Pewter Casting Workshop 
  Learn how to make a metal-casting mould from green or 'oily' sand, then watch as liquid pewter fills it up! Once the pewter has cooled, you will finish your metal piece with burnishing and filing tools. This hands-on session allows you to emulate industrial sand casting, which is used for engineering projects around the world. The process is one of the oldest metal casting techniques, and continues to be heavily relied on in metal manufacturing today. Our 60-minute session will give you a sensory as well as theoretical understanding of how metals behave and can be processed - exactly the kind of knowledge used by today's engineers to create the next generation of workable solutions to engineering challenges. Individuals, groups and families welcome. Suitable for ages 8+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) 

• 16:00 – 17:00 – Global Disability Innovation Hub Open Lab
  A unique insight into the GDI Hub to explore emerging technologies and hear from researchers leading the world in the field of disability innovation. Activities will include showcases and talks, and the chance to meet the team helping to create a fairer world through greater access to assistive tech.  

• 16:00 – 16:30, 17:30-18:00 – Biocontainment Lab –  Open Lab
  Come and experience our Biocontainment Lab and Manufacturing Futures Lab, where our experts teach and research across a range of fields, including nanoscale manufacturing, stem cell and gene therapy, chemical sustainability and nature-inspired engineering.  

• 16:00 – 16:20, 16:30 - 16:50, 17:00 – 17:20 – Manufacturing Futures Lab – Liquid Handling Robot Demo  
  Come and see how our Manufacturing researchers use Robotics and Automation in their work. You'll be able to view and join in with a demonstration of the liquid handling robot.  

• 16:00 – 18:30 – UCL Culture Lab – The Power of Materials exhibition 
  Explore lumps, chunks and jars full of materials within the Power! exhibition running in our Culture Lab. Discover the importance of sensory experiences in learning about materials, their properties and their power to craft and engineer our world. Ground floor. Suitable for all ages and is included in your General Admission ticket.

• 17:10 – 18:30 – Spring into STEM 
  Making a difference through Engineering: What role does inclusive design play in shaping the future of technology? How can engineering contribute to a more equitable society?   

Getting here

• The UCL Festival of Engineering Open Evening on Tues 16 July will be held in the Marshgate building on our UCL East campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The address is 7 Sidings St, London E20 2AE. Please include ‘7 Sidings St’ in your search. 
• How to get to UCL East 

Travelling to London

• London is well-served by transport links, both for travelling to and from London from the UK, Europe and the wider world, as well as for getting around the city. 
• UCL has locations across the city with the main campus locations in central and east London areas.
• There are easy connections to UCL from London’s global hub airports at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted and you will find that London’s extensive public transport system is convenient and easy to use.

Travelling to UCL

• Whilst it is possible to travel to UCL by car, parking is typically difficult and expensive and so we would generally recommend using public transport to get to us.
• Please see our website for the wide range of public transport options for getting to UCL.

Check before you leave

• We would always recommend planning your journey to UCL and checking the status of public transport networks before you depart. 
• Transport for London offers an excellent Journey Planner Tool at www.tfl.gov.uk that can help you plan your journey.

Accessibility

• View accessibility information for our buildings and locations
• Find wheelchair-friendly routes on our interactive map
• Please contact us in advance if you require assistance.
   

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