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Thinking Ahead Programme

Overview

Thinking Ahead is an online engineering taster programme that invites participants to learn more about the world of engineering and take part in a sustainability-themed design challenge.

Programme Details

• Duration: 3 weeks
• Dates: Summer Thinking Ahead: 30 June – 20 July 2025
• Application Deadline: 22 June 2025
• Application Status: Applications are now open

Programme Structure

• Learning Platform: Canvas
• Live Events: Microsoft Teams
• Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours across the three weeks

Programme Content

• Engineering Theory: Interactive and engaging engineering theory content via Canvas
• Design Challenge: Participants will design and present a prototype based on a brief
• Workshop Sessions: Sessions with the TEDI-London team and professional masterclasses to teach participants more about the world of engineering and to help with the challenge

Eligibility

• Age: 16 or over
• Internet Access: Required for participation

Benefits

• Participation Certificate: All participants who submit their projects will receive a participation certificate
• Winners' Certificate and Reference: Winners will receive a winners' certificate and an exclusive reference from TEDI-London
• Award: Thinking Ahead participants who go on to study at TEDI-London could be eligible for an award of up to £500

Testimonials

• "I enjoyed the programme as it pushed me to view challenges from the perspective of a particular user group. This perspective opened a whole new dimension of problem-solving for me. While I’ve always been drawn to mathematical puzzles in engineering, Thinking Ahead has shown me the vital importance of real-world application." - Marne, Thinking Ahead winner, Feb 2024
• "Working on the physics behind my structure’s safety and functionality was very interesting, as I loved applying the theory to a real design and figuring out how to enhance it wherever possible." - Nikan Hoorijani, Thinking Ahead best engineered solution winner 2022

Previous Winning Projects

• Thinking Ahead winners’ sustainable packaging solutions
• Thinking Ahead winners’ time-telling solutions
• Thinking Ahead winners nature-inspired libraries

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Disclaimer

The Engineering & Design Institute London is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales No. [Insert number] and is an exempt charity under paragraph 11(A) of Schedule 3 to the Charities Act 2011(a)
Registered office: TEDI-London Building, 11 Quebec Way, London, SE16 7LG.