Amit Mistry

Amit organised a three week visit to Japan, visiting engineering companies such as Horiba Limited, a worldwide instruments and systems company, and working in the Energy Conversion Science Research Department of Kyoto University. Also included was a visit to the Tokyo Institute of Technology, Hirose Fukushima Lab which is one of the world’s leading robotics labs. Amit was able to gain first hand insight into Japanese engineering, practical hands on experience in Kyoto laboratory and to develop his Japanese language skills.

“My engineering visit to Japan was a fantastic learning experience where I was able to develop my language skills and learn about new, developing engineering technologies. Supported by The Royal Academy of Engineering I was able to meet fellow young engineers in Japan and build a network of industrial contact. Without the award I would never have gained such an excellent opportunity, which will undoubtedly benefit my future engineering career.”

Nick Kendall

Nick Kendall travelled to Montreal, Canada, to take part in the 8th World Congress of Chemical Engineering, an important global Chemical Engineering Conference attended by more than 3000 people. In addition to lectures on the key challenges facing Chemical Engineers today and in the future, Nick had the opportunity to network with students and professionals from all over the world.

“Great to get exposure to a very large global chemical engineering conference, with a range of engineers from motivated undergraduates and young professionals to world experts and leaders from both academia and industry.”

Hannah Pearlman

Hannah Pearlman spent three weeks improving her French language skills in Montpellier, progressing from rusty skills to an acceptable intermediate level of B1/B2. In addition Hannah completed industrial visits to Dirot-Arnoux Motorsport (DAMS), Pescarolo Sport, and the Auto Sport Academy. As a result Hannah not only improved her French but also found out more about the industry she would like to work in:

“The trip was a great success, both the language school and the industrial placements.”

Simon Scannell

Simon Scannell completed work placements both in the UK and overseas. His Award enabled him to:

• Undertake a placement in the New Delhi office of Halcrow Consulting India, working on a hydroelectric project in northern India.

• Complete a work placement with Halcrow Yolles in Toronto, focusing on the structural analysis of a prestigious high-rise building while also producing a compressive strut design guide.

• Work for BAE Systems SIGMA in Warton as part of the Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids team for Typhoon.

• Combine a placement with Halcrow in Argentina working for the Flood Management and Water Management Planning team with Spanish tuition and industrial visits.

“The Engineering Leadership Award gave me the opportunity to combine my love of Engineering with a passion for understanding the world and experiencing new cultures. At first I had no idea what I would be able to achieve with the Award but I soon found that I could dream big and then go on to make it a reality. The work placements and study project I undertook were exciting, challenging and educational, drawing on different aspects of my academic and personal skills.

The Award opened new doors and removed some of the constraints in my life, allowing me to pursue greater development as an Engineer and as a person. The financial side of the Award is an obvious benefit but the other Award holders are some of the most inspirational people I have had the privilege to meet and being in that environment contributed greatly to the feeling that anything is possible if you want to make it happen for yourself.”

The Annual Event

The Annual Event is an essential component of the Award, and each student will attend three times. In addition to the formal, structured training sessions, students are encouraged to spend time networking with Academy Fellows, Sainsbury Management Fellows and the other Award holders.

Engineering Leadership Advanced Awards Alumni Event

Every year the alumni are invited to the Academy for an evening event to network with other Award holders and to attend a presentation on a topical issue.

Register for the 2010 Alumni Event