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Exploring Britain’s engineering past to power the future

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting the world-renowned Brooklands Museum. The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, it has a long and proud history of pioneering great feats of engineering. But whilst it’s important to celebrate the achievements of the past, it’s even more so to nurture the innovations of the future. That’s where Brooklands Innovation Academy (BIA) comes in.

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Co-founded in 2012 by Professor Brian Cox and Lord Andrew Mawson, BIA is a key partner in the national Science Summer School programme, which aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Cox began the day with an inspirational speech on the origins of the universe and the discoveries still to be made by future generations. “There are a lot of Nobel prizes for you guys to pick up!” he quipped.

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.