STEPS Engineers Week 2025: Inspiring Young Minds in Engineering

Engineers Ireland is excited to announce STEPS Engineers Week 2025, running from 1–7 March. This immersive week offers children a hands-on introduction to the world of engineering, from robotics and renewable energy to 3D printing and electric engines. Tailored for primary and secondary school students, the event offers practical resources, interactive activities and on-demand virtual shows to make engineering engaging and accessible.

Cities of the Future – Documentary and Competition:

Experience the future first-hand with an exclusive 45-minute documentary, ‘Cities of the Future’. Available for classroom screening during Engineer’s Week, this film explores the sustainable developments needed for our cities over the coming decades and challenges children to imagine stepping 50 years into the future.

In addition, the ‘Engineer the City of the Future’ Competition, held in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, challenges students to reimagine Irish cities in 2050. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their creative ideas and win fantastic prizes. For more details, visit Engineers Ireland’s Cities of the Future competition page.

Engineering Resources and Activities available

STEPS Engineers Week invites everyone to get involved, from engineers, organisations, colleges, and libraries to families, teachers, STEM professionals and local authorities. A wide range of resources and activities are available for primary and secondary schools here. This combination of expert insights and hands-on learning is designed to inspire children to open their eyes to how engineering is part of everyday life.

Engineers Ireland’s STEPS Team Leader, Roseanne O’Leary, said: “Engineers Week represents a remarkable opportunity for children to explore engineering and how it shapes the world around us. By opening children’s eyes to the exciting prospects of an engineering career and demonstrate how engineers are tackling our planet’s most pressing challenges, we are broadening their horizons and inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers.”

About STEPS and Engineers Week

The Engineers Ireland STEPS Programme is designed to open up the exciting possibilities that engineering offers to school children who want to make a real difference in the world. Engineers Week 2025 will take place from Saturday, 1 to Friday, 7 March 2025. Engineers Week has been created to introduce primary and secondary school children to the diverse world of engineering.