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Curiosity drives great engineers: ABT’s Diana Sanchez on batteries, communication and breaking stereotypes
Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day 2026, Alexander Battery Technologies’ Diana Sanchez discusses battery manufacturing, communication skills, AI and attracting more women into engineering. Read more via The Manufacturer
Engineering intelligence requires more than just technology
Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day 2026, a panel of some of the most influential voices in the engineering space gathered to discuss the importance of diversity within engineering and what ‘engineering intelligence’ really means. Read more via The Manufacturer
Engineering and technology careers could unlock £1bn for women’s earnings
This International Women in Engineering Day, EngineeringUK has released new estimates highlighting the potential for women to increase their earnings through careers in engineering and technology. Read more via The Manufacturer
Royal Academy honours five Young Engineers of the Year for 2026
The Royal Academy of Engineering has announced its 2026 Young Engineers of the Year, recognising five engineers whose work is driving innovation across industries ranging from sustainable construction and manufacturing to transport, humanitarian technology and defence. Read more via The Manufacturer
Women engineers urge industry to invest in people as well as technical expertise
Engineers should invest as much effort in understanding people as they do in developing technical expertise, according to one of this year’s Women’s Engineering Society (WES) Top 50 Women in Engineering winners. Read more via The Manufacturer
