ENGINEER FOR A DAY WORKSHOP AT HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY, DUBAI

In November, an opportunity to visit Heriot-Watt University in Dubai arose for an insight into aerospace engineering, and it quickly became the perfect opportunity for an off-campus trip for the Year 12 Engineering Society members.

The event covered all the different aspects that go into the making of the planes we see in our skies, as well as the obstacles and innovation undertaken by those in the field.

After modelling (paper) aeroplanes and (prototype) F1 cars, students got the chance to meet and speak to the team behind the Red Arrows, who form the aerobatics display team of the British Royal Air Force.

Being able to get first-hand experience from experts in the field of engineering, while being immersed in a university environment, provided students with an in-depth look into the future applications of their academics and passions, as well as pushing some to consider pursuing a career in flying jets.