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Preparing Engineers for Tomorrow’s Challenges

Al Muatasem Al Saadi

With technology evolving rapidly — from AI to renewable energy — how can engineering education keep pace to ensure graduates are ready for the jobs of the future?

Engineering graduates often face a gap between what they learn in university and the skills required in modern workplaces. Industries are advancing fast, but education can lag behind, leaving young engineers underprepared for new technologies and roles.

I’d like to hear from fellow engineers:

  • How can curricula better integrate emerging technologies without losing core engineering fundamentals?

  • Could industry partnerships, internships, or live projects help bridge this gap?

  • Are online courses, micro-credentials, or digital training programs effective ways to prepare students?

  • How can graduates best showcase their adaptability and readiness for new challenges?

Your thoughts and experiences on preparing engineers for the rapidly changing workplace would be highly valuable.

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    I set up a grad scheme about 7 years ago and we've found the best ones have a few key skills:

    Ability to think bigger and apply ideas. Tech changes so you need to get the theory enough to apply it rather than learning for one very specific thing. 

    Background knowledge across multiple areas that are relevant like global economic understanding and imoact of legislation. We call them T shaped people as they have breadth and depth. 

    Drive and resilience. 

    I think you can cover some in a degree but I found that a well structured project was the best way to learn some of them. You need a safe space to fail, a really hard problem to solve, and a diverse group. Birmingham uni do some great EV battery work combining law with chemistry and materials that would be a good example of this. 

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    I set up a grad scheme about 7 years ago and we've found the best ones have a few key skills:

    Ability to think bigger and apply ideas. Tech changes so you need to get the theory enough to apply it rather than learning for one very specific thing. 

    Background knowledge across multiple areas that are relevant like global economic understanding and imoact of legislation. We call them T shaped people as they have breadth and depth. 

    Drive and resilience. 

    I think you can cover some in a degree but I found that a well structured project was the best way to learn some of them. You need a safe space to fail, a really hard problem to solve, and a diverse group. Birmingham uni do some great EV battery work combining law with chemistry and materials that would be a good example of this. 

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