Explore the impact of the 2025 Systems Change Lab     Download the report

What is the Systems Change Lab?

The Systems Change Lab is a dynamic, action-driven community dedicated to reshaping engineering education and practice.

In 2025, over 250 changemakers from 45+ universities and 100+ companies came together to transform ideas into outcomes that will drive real impact to redefine the role of engineering in society. Explore this year’s journey below and get involved.

Why we need you

Today’s challenges demand bold, systemic change.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to identify and tackle the barriers to change in engineering education and practice, and help build a bold vision for an industry rooted in global responsibility.

The Lab welcomes professionals, educators, students, and all those enthusiastic about driving transformative change in the engineering sector. Whether you’re representing an organisation or contributing as an individual with lived experiences, research, or innovative ideas, your insights are invaluable in advancing systemic change.

Be part of the change

The 2025 edition of the Systems Change Lab came to a close in November. Building on this year’s momentum, the Lab community will return in 2026. For questions, visit our FAQs page or reach out to [email protected].

Sign up to our dedicated mailing list to be the first to hear what’s coming next.

Join our mailing list

 

The story so far

In 2023-24, in partnership with the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Lab explored the changes needed to transform engineering education. This set the stage for the 2025 Lab, through which over 200 changemakers from 45+ universities and 100+ companies have connected, developed their systems thinking skills, and co-developed solutions to the challenges facing the sector.

Follow the journey of the 2025 Systems Change Lab below.

Launching the 2025 Systems Change Lab

In March 2025, over 70 changemakers gathered in London to relaunch the Systems Change Lab, asking: what needs to change to ensure engineers are equipped to tackle society’s most urgent challenges?

Read more

Turning together: Systems change in Bristol

Discover what happened at the Systems Change Lab event in Bristol, where changemakers came together to dig deeper into the root causes of challenges in engineering.

Read more

Unlocking ideas: Systems change takes shape in Glasgow

In Glasgow, the Systems Change Lab entered its develop phase – a space for divergent thinking, creative collaboration, and collective ambition. From mapping values to ‘juicing the brief’, participants explored how to turn bold ideas into action.

Read more

Small wins, big thanks: Reflections from the Birmingham Lab

At our Birmingham Systems Change Lab, we celebrated the small wins that sustain big ambitions, as well as looking ahead to envision the future of our Lab community.

Read more

Systems Change Lab: Closing the loop for 2025

On Thursday 13 November 2025, the Lab wrapped up its 2025 chapter. We’re reflecting on what we’ve learned and exploring what comes next for this growing community.

Read more

Hear from the community

"[The Lab has] allowed me to challenge my own understanding, hear other voices and see the possibilities for change."

Participant in the 2025 Systems Change Lab

"Being in the room with like minded and engaged people is always inspiring. I want to make a difference and I feel empowered to keep going!"

Participant in the 2025 Systems Change Lab

"[The Lab has] given me a platform to think and learn about change."

Participant in the 2025 Systems Change Lab

"[The Lab has] given me a lot of ideas to implement in my own organisation and in broader settings."

Participant in the 2025 Systems Change Lab