2018 News Archive
Medieval charity mentors future engineers
December 12, 2018
The Rochester Bridge Trust is pleased to sponsor a trio of new school pupils considered to be promising engineers of the future. Selected through the Arkwright scheme, the three teenagers …
Free engineering activities for primary schools
October 29, 2018
School groups are being invited to take part in free, hosted activities to inspire their interest in local history and engineering. In December, the Rochester Bridge Trust is moving its …
Generations of engineering celebrated in day of activities
September 24, 2018
TV star Rob Bell rounded off a packed day of activities hosted by the Rochester Bridge Trust and the Royal Engineers Museum. Organised as part of the national Year of …
It’s good to have plans in toys
August 20, 2018
Curiosity and an interest in how things work are often cited as indicators of a potential future engineer. Creativity can also be good for coming up with new ways to …
Engineering expert helps create children’s book
July 27, 2018
Children will soon have another way to be inspired to become engineers, with the publication of a book created with the help of the Chief Executive of the Rochester Bridge …
Why do we need STEM clubs?
August 27, 2018
The engineering and science industries are a vital element of the UK economy, meaning skills shortages in the STEM sectors represent a real threat to the UK’s capacity for growth. …