Inspiring the next generation of Supreme Award Winners

Engineering change: How structural Award winners have changed and responded to society’s needs

Inspiring stories: My structural engineering journey

Angeliki Palla shares her journey and passion for structural engineering.

Inspiring engineers of tomorrow with the DAD Project

Dr Alireza Behnejad shares his most recent collaboration on the Design/Assemble/Dismantle project

Schools
Tertiary level
Shaping your future
Materials for lecturers and Student Liaison Officers

Use these resources to introduce students to structural engineering and help them discover great career opportunities.

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We provide videos, case studies, activities and training to help you explore structural engineering in the classroom and at university.

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When is the right time to start shaping your studies towards engineering?

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We support engineering educators at universities with a range of unique resources accessed via Student Membership

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Recognising structural engineering excellence

Career Profiles

Gold Medal Address 2024: Werner Sobek

Watch the 2024 Gold Medal Address, given by 2024's recipient, Werner Sobek.

News

Finalist announced for the Excellence in Structural Engineering Award 2025

These educators have demonstrated exceptional teaching and innovation in engineering. Discover their impact on the future of engineering education.

News

Finalist announced for the Young Structural Engineering Professional Award 2025

These talented professionals have shown exceptional skill and innovation in engineering. Get to know their achievements and contributions to the industry.

Thinking about your future career?

Career profile

Inspiring the next generation: Is structural engineering for you?

"I believe structural engineering is for anyone who thinks outside the box and loves solving problems." Dr Fiona Walport

Blog

My structural engineering journey - Iman Abi Saab

A structural engineer and Regional Group Chair from the Abu Dhabi region shares her story, what shaped her development and her route to becoming chartered.

Teaching

Why become a structural engineer - Poppy Burgess

Poppy explains how a career in structural engineering can lead to worldwide opportunities as well as working on projects directly impacting her local community.

Teaching

Why become a structural engineer - Matthew Church

Matthew explains how he was introduced to the profession and what working as a structural engineer is like.

Case studies

What is it like to be a structural engineer?

Structural engineering is a rewarding career that is perfect for anyone who wants to make a positive, creative impact on the world.

Case study

Angeliki Palla with Stebon School children

Designing things that matter

Sharing the scope of structural engineering careers, with children and how the teacher was inspired by them.

Case study

Challenging, rewarding, inspiring

April Shackley and Jade Purdy, Design Engineers at AKT II, describe their work with engineering education initiative, ScaleRule.

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The Student Challenge

Structural engineers are helping to address some of society’s biggest challenges – responding to natural disasters and the climate emergency.

The Student Challenge invites entrants to use their university group project to explore, identify, and maximise opportunities for positive impacts on people and the planet.

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