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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, changemakers will come together to transform ideas into outcomes that drive real impact to redefine the role of engineering in society.

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.

What to expect

Running from May – November 2025, the Lab will offer flexible ways to contribute through online and in-person workshops across the UK. From contributing a few hours to taking on a leadership role, there’s a way for you to get involved. Scroll down to explore the 2025 roadmap.

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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. Bringing together 200+ changemakers from 25+ universities and 22 companies, this first edition of the Lab produced a number of outputs and has set the stage for the 2025 Lab, where we’ll build on these insights to drive even greater impact.

Get inspired by insights from our first Lab below.

Launching the Lab

On Friday 15 September, 50+ change makers from 20 universities came together to explore how to embed global responsibility in engineering degrees, as part of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Engineers Without Borders UK’s first Systems Change Lab.

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Catalysing change in engineering curricula: Insights from the Systems Change Lab

Earlier this month, change makers participating in the Systems Change Lab, co-delivered with the Royal Academy of Engineering, shared their insights on navigating the complex landscape of educational reform in the UK.

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Engineering education for the 21st Century: Insights from the Lab

Transforming the future of engineering education requires imagination. Over the last two months, change makers participating in our ongoing Systems Change Lab, co-delivered with the Royal Academy of Engineering, have been crafting a collective vision for an engineering curriculum that truly integrates global responsibility.

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