Online event: Bridging the gap in engineering.
Bridging the gap in engineering
Online roundtable, 19 May 2022, 9:30 am - 11 am
The Bridge Group and the Sutton Trust invited leaders from across the engineering sector to join a round-table event, to explore the latest evidence on socio-economic diversity and inclusion in engineering – and to identify specific actions that can advance this agenda.
Through presentations and a panel discussion, the event:
Reviewed the recent report from the Bridge Group and the Sutton Trust, sharing the latest evidence on social mobility in the engineering sector.
Offered practical tips on implementing change and supporting greater social mobility.
Opened a space for attendees to share their reflections on the evidence and recommendations, with examples of effective action.
Speakers included:
Claire England (Head of Responsible Business, Dentons and former Director of D&I at JLL),
Johnny Rich (The Engineering Professors Council)
Claire Maton (Sutton Trust)
Nik Miller (Bridge Group).