We are delighted to announce that the Tall Ship Glenlee has been awarded funding through the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Ingenious public engagement programme.
This prestigious scheme supports innovative projects across the UK that connect the public with engineers and engineering, helping to inspire new audiences and broaden understanding of the profession.
Introducing STEM at Sea
Our funded project, STEM at Sea, will bring maritime engineering to life for young learners by working in partnership with local primary schools and Malin Group.
Together, we will co-produce a new suite of STEM-based workshops as part of Glenlee’s onboard learning programme. These sessions will use the ship itself as a hands-on learning environment, exploring the real engineering challenges behind her design, construction and operation.
Learning Through Heritage
Through STEM at Sea, pupils will:
- Discover the engineering principles behind historic sailing ships
- Take part in and design interactive, enquiry-led workshops onboard Glenlee
- Connect classroom STEM learning with real-world applications
- Engage directly with engineering professionals and maritime specialists
By collaborating with schools and industry partners, the project will ensure that the workshops are relevant, inspiring and shaped by the needs of both learners and educators.
Inspiring Future Engineers
Glenlee offers a unique platform to explore engineering through heritage. This funding will allow us to expand our learning offer and create meaningful opportunities for young people to engage with STEM in a creative and accessible way.
We hope that STEM at Sea will spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage more young people to see engineering as something they can be part of.
We look forward to sharing more as the project develops.
https://raeng.org.uk/news/ingenious-round-20-awardee-announcement