Free Interactive Digital Workshop for Luton & Bedfordshire Schools

Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Times: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM (50 minutes each)
Format: Live, online, and classroom-ready – all you need is paper!

Engineering inspiration for your students

Bring engineering to life in your classroom with a hands-on and fun digital workshop designed exclusively for Key Stage 2 and 3 classes in Luton and across Bedfordshire.

Your pupils will:

⇒ Meet real aviation engineer Neil Williams

⇒ Tackle fun, live engineering challenges – using just paper!

⇒ Be in with a chance to win a prize!

Special Prize Opportunity

By taking part, your class could win an all-expenses-paid trip to the famous ‘Flying Classroom’ at Cranfield University on Tuesday 8 July 2025 – an unforgettable experience.

Meet Neil Williams

With over 40 years in aviation – including 25 years in the Royal Air Force – Neil brings a lifetime of stories and experience. From running national apprenticeships to ensuring planes are flight-ready, he’s passionate about showing young people how an engineering career can really take off.

Who Can Join?

This event is completely free and only available to schools in Luton and Bedfordshire. It’s tailored for Key Stage 2 and 3 classes – no special equipment needed.

Register Your Class

Spaces are limited – reserve your session today:

Email engineer@big-ideas.org if you have any questions.

We Can Be: Engineers is a partnership with RAF Youth STEM and Cranfield University. The mission is to engage and inspire the next generation of innovators, aviators and engineers.
We would like to thank Luton Borough Council for their support of this programme.