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Learn about our engineers and engineering opportunities at our Careers Day on Wednesday 21st February.
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Open days:
24th March
9th June
21st August
10th November
School Inside Diamond Days:
22nd March
14th June
14th November
‘Science In Your Future’ day:
1 March
‘Engineering Your Future’ day:
28th June
Mayre Alvarez Sabater
I’ve always been fascinated by engineering because it requires problem solving skills and it provides a wide range of opportunities, which is what led me to opt for Automation and Control Engineering at the University of Havana. After completing my degree I started working as an Electrical Design Engineer, which gave me a good understanding of the field... more
Diamond has pledged its support for the Government’s Year of Engineering 2018, a national campaign to increase awareness and understanding of what engineers do among youngsters aged 7-16, their parents and teachers to tackle the engineering skills gap. Launched in response to an estimated shortfall of 20,000 engineering graduates a year and reports that the skills shortage is having a significant impact on productivity and growth, the Year of Engineering seeks to galvanise industry, policy makers, parents and teachers in a national push to inspire the next generation of engineers.
Diamond will be supporting the campaign by hosting a series of careers and open days throughout the year. These will be designed to inspire interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and to highlight the various roles and career paths available at the synchrotron. Every year, 3,000 members of the general public as well as 3,000 school students visit the facility and this year Diamond will be opening its doors to even more.
Diamond, which last year celebrated its 10th anniversary, will be hosting a careers day on Wednesday 21 February. On the day, delegates will be welcomed to the facility to learn about the engineers and engineering opportunities at Diamond. Delegates will be given the opportunity to tour Diamond’s unique facility and have a meet-and-greet session with experts covering mechanical, electrical and software engineering. Register your interest here.
In addition, Diamond has a series of open days planned across the year to enable young people and other members of the public to come and experience the globally renowned science facility. The ‘Science In Your Future’ day on 1 March 2018 will be an informative and hands-on event aimed at girls in KS4 who are interested in science or engineering careers. The day will provide insights into different aspects of science and will include workshops from leading local companies and a tour of Diamond.
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