Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub (IEEH)
Funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering and Loughborough University, the IEEH aims to develop knowledge of inclusivity in engineering and the discipline of inclusive engineering.
Research undertaken with students, staff, external partners, industry and professional bodies cemented the need for change in how we educate engineers.
We must deliver enhanced opportunities for underrepresented students so that all engineering students feel valued and the sector becomes more diverse long-term.
The Inclusive Engineering Excellence Hub (IEEH) was established and co-developed with students. We strive for excellence in inclusivity for all engineering students.
The IEEH includes a study-café and activities with an intersectional approach, welcoming everyone in a supportive environment. We provide educational experiences to enrich students’ understanding of their web of learning, combined with activities to support socialisation, networking and industry access.
Recent events include our Amazon Insight Day.
Extended reality (XR) teaching
In January 2024, the Royal Academy of Engineering provided nearly £100,000 funding via its Diversity Impact Programme to support new extended reality (XR) teaching opportunities.
Engineering education is rapidly advancing with increased integration of XR-teaching opportunities enabling curriculum and skills development.
Our project, SimBioLab, was designed based on student feedback, highlighting the need for an increase in engineering experiences provided by the Hub.
SimBioLab provides students with greater access to a wider range of transformative engineering experiences in a welcoming and inclusive environment outside formal teaching.