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THE BIG BRIDGE WORKSHOP EVENT WAS HELD AT W5 IN BELFAST ON JUNE 20 TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY… Northern Ireland school girls complete 13m bridge project
Girls aged 11-13 from Glenola Collegiate build a 13-foot cable bridge during The Big Bridge event at W5.
W5 Belfast has hosted a powerful and inspiring event in collaboration with The Big Bridge, Design ID and SONI to mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2025. Over 100 girls aged 11-13 from schools across Northern Ireland gathered at W5 to take on The Big Bridge Workshop on June 20. The hands-on, interactive travelling event saw participants build a 13m-long bridge, with the aim of sparking curiosity, confidence and ambition among the next generation of female engineers. INWED shines a spotlight on the vital
role women play in engineering and technology, industries that remain significantly male-dominated with just 11% of engineers in Northern Ireland being female. Amy Dillion, Project Director at The Big Bridge and Principal Engineer at Design ID, said, “This event is about connecting female students with real engineers and showcasing the impact they can have on the world. We are hoping to build a future that is more diverse, and celebrating International Women in Engineering Day is a powerful way to recognise the fantastic
talent we have in Northern Ireland.” This year’s event also included key support from SONI, the electricity transmission system operator for Northern Ireland. Emma Morris, Director of Operations at SONI, said, “We are passionate about helping to develop the talent of the future and encourage young people, particularly women, into STEM careers. Events like this are crucial as they help to show young people that engineering is an exciting, creative, and innovative career choice.” www.designid.co.uk
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