Engineers Without Borders UK | Globally Responsible Engineering

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Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 5-6 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced5-6 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

Engineering has played a significant role – both good and bad – in getting humankind and the planet to where we are today. Typically, the engineering community still relies on unsustainable practices and materials, with limited consideration of the broader impact. The building and construction sector alone is responsible for 38% of global emissions whilst there continues to be vast inequality across the world.

This has to change. We need to move away from outdated working methods and prioritising profit over people and the planet. At Engineers Without Borders UK, we are working to reach the tipping point to ensure a safe and just future for all by inspiring, upskilling and driving change to put global responsibility at the heart of engineering.

During this course, aimed at those both in the sector or interested in what the profession has to offer, participants will interrogate the role of engineering, learn about the principles of global responsibility, how to encourage participatory and inclusive outcomes in practice and critically reflect on your role in ensuring a more safe and just future for all.

Please view our 2021-2030 strategy here.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical Thinking

Self-Reflection

Communication

Research

Problem Solving

Logical Thinking

Creative Writing

How it works

Introduction from Engineers Without Borders UK

Tasks in this program

Task One: The role of engineering

30-60 mins

Introductory

What problems should the engineering community be solving?

What you'll learn

Globally responsible engineering principles
The role of engineers in creating a just and safe world
How to convey responsible engineering concepts to others

What you'll do

Review provided resources and research responsible engineering
Write a brief email explaining engineering's positive impact on the planet to a friend
Reflect on engineering's role, responsible principles, and practical implementation in your response

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5 Star Reviews

"Great l learned about the duty of engineer is not only making but protection of the society and environment."-- Student from Ahmadu Bello University

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Engineers Without Borders UK Job Simulation program, especially its focus on real-world challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The integration of the People's Report Card was a standout feature—it provided a powerful framework to assess and understand the global impact of engineering decisions..."-- Student from Makerere University

"I liked that resources for further research were provided, this expanded my knowledge in these fields"-- Student from My institution is not listed

"A good program to learn the fundamentals of being globally responsible. The tasks were a bit difficult to complete within the recommended time frame but overall, it was good."-- Student from Monash University

"The program has taught me to look at engineering with a new perspective and understand my role locally and globally as an engineer."-- Student from Tshwane University of Technology

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