UCW Lecture Series: Breaking Barriers - Engineering and Sustainability

Join Lucinda Blachford and Hannah Smith from Airbus for an informative session that celebrates resilience, innovation, and the power of breaking stereotypes. Lucinda and Hannah have carved out remarkable careers in engineering, navigating challenges and creating opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry. Their stories are a testament to grit, adaptability, and the value of alternative pathways like apprenticeships, which launched them into prestigious roles at one of the world’s leading aerospace companies.

In this session, you’ll discover:

Engineering Through a Female Lens: Real-life experiences of overcoming industry stereotypes and thriving in male-dominated spaces.

The Creative Side of Engineering: How innovation and sustainability go hand in hand to shape the future of technology.

Practical Pathways to Success: Insights into apprenticeships as a powerful, alternative route to impactful careers in STEM.

The Future of Sustainability in Engineering: Why today’s engineers must prioritise the planet in their designs and solutions.

This is more than a lecture—it’s a call to action for the next generation of engineers, particularly young women and students considering careers in STEM. Lucinda and Hannah bring relatable role models to the forefront, offering invaluable guidance for those navigating their next steps in education or career paths.

Be inspired to break barriers, challenge expectations, and reimagine the possibilities in engineering and sustainability. This is your chance to connect with pioneers who are shaping the future.

Hosted by Claire Arbery – Director of the West of England Institute of Technology.

*Please note: This is a ticketed event, you are required to book tickets for yourself and any guests*