Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

What does the future of engineering look like? 🌍💡 This summer, #QEPrizeAmbassadors joined students from more than 90 countries at the London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF CIC), sharing their experiences and encouraging young people to pursue careers in STEM. Through conversations about innovation, problem-solving, and the power of engineering to improve lives, they helped inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists. As QEPrize Ambassador Dr Eng Ofetotse said: "See yourself as someone who can shape the future." Read more about their experience at LIYSF in our latest blog 👇 https://lnkd.in/eV57zK2Q 📸 LIYSF/ZachCassar #QEPrize #LIYSF #Engineering #STEM #FutureEngineers

🫀 To celebrate #WorldHeartDay, we are taking a look at the world's first large-scale virtual model of a human heart, which can be seen in our Engineers gallery at the Science Museum Group. The model was created by bioengineer Dr Jazmin Aguado-Sierra using scans of her own heart! This breakthrough allows researchers to simulate how the heart functions and responds to various conditions; whether it beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly. It also enables doctors to test treatments digitally before applying them in real life. This technology could pave the way for full-body digital twins, transforming how we predict, diagnose, and treat illness. It’s a powerful example of how engineering and innovation are shaping the future of healthcare. ✨⚕️

Congratulations to #QEPrize2026 Laureates Ingeborg Hochmair, Erwin Hochmair, Graeme Clark, and Blake Wilson for receiving the 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology.👏 Earlier this year, the Hochmairs, Clark, and Wilson were amongst the #QEPrize2026 Laureates who were recognised for their development of modern neural interfaces that restore human function. The Laureates, alongside Michael Merzenich, have been awarded the Merkin Prize for their development of the modern cochlear implant – which has helped restore hearing for over a million people worldwide! Read more about the Merkin Prize👇️ https://buff.ly/hzMMGS5 #QEPrize #Engineering #MerkinPrize

As #InternationalWeekOfDeafPeople comes to a close, we recognise the extraordinary contributions of #QEPrize2026 Laureates Graeme Clark, Erwin Hochmair, Ingeborg Hochmair and Blake Wilson. Their pioneering advances in cochlear implant technology have enabled over one million people worldwide to hear. Their work stands as a powerful example of how engineering can improve lives, expand opportunities and strengthen human connection. 👏

Congratulations to Dame Hayaatun Sillem DBE for being elected as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. 🎉 Haayatun is currently the CEO of Argentic Associates, and was formerly CEO of the QEPrize and the Royal Academy of Engineering. This recognition reflects Hayaatun's outstanding contribution to engineering, innovation and public engagement over many years. She continues to be a passionate advocate for the role of engineering in addressing society's greatest challenges, consistently working to elevate the profession and broaden participation within it. Congratulations again to Hayaatun and all the new Fellows recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering. 🌟. #RAEngFellows2026

We're excited to see that the 2026 Christmas Lectures® from The Royal Institution will be delivered by former QEPrize Judge Professor Jim Al-Khalili. 🎄 Across three lectures, Jim will explore one of science's most fascinating topics: time. From the possibility of time travel to how we might measure time on the Moon, the series will tackle some of the biggest questions in physics through exciting demonstrations and special guests. Read more👇 https://lnkd.in/e5MSqV4N #RoyalInstitution #QEPrize #STEM #Engineering

Congratulations to #QEPrize2026 Laureates Professor Graeme Clark and Dr Ingeborg Hochmair for being awarded the 47th Honda Prize👏. Earlier this year, Clark and Hochmair were amongst the #QEPrize2026 Laureates who were recognised for their development of modern neural interfaces that restore human function. Their work has helped restore hearing for people all around the globe, and it is amazing to see them named as recipients of the Honda Prize for their research, development, and worldwide adoption of the multichannel cochlear implants. Read more👇 https://lnkd.in/eRPCW4fV #QEPrize #Engineering #HondaPrize

His Majesty King Charles III is set to host an AI summit with leading voices in the field. Amongst these AI leaders is Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA and one of our #QEPrize2025 Laureates. Huang has made pioneering contributions to machine learning, and it is excellent to see a QEPrize Laureate continue to shape the future of AI. As AI grows, summits like these are crucial in ensuring that the best interests of humanity are always kept at the forefront of the conversation. Read more👇️ https://lnkd.in/etXHSFg8 #QEPrize #Engineering #AI #NVIDIA

For over 13 years, the #QEPrize has championed ground-breaking innovation and celebrated engineering visionaries. From AI developments to modern neural interfaces, our #QEPrizeLaureates have constantly pushed the boundaries of engineering possibilities.💫 Here's what some of them have said about the QEPrize.💬 #engineering #QEPrize #QEPrize2027

Last week the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering judging panel came together for the first meeting of the #QEPrize2027 cycle. I left thinking about how much attention we give to breakthrough inventions, compared with the challenge of deploying existing technologies at scale. This week, Europe's largest industrial carbon capture facility officially opened in the Netherlands, capturing CO₂ from fertiliser production and linking it to permanent offshore storage. What interests me isn't just the technology itself, but the scale of engineering involved - process engineering, infrastructure, transport, and monitoring, all working together internationally to address a critical problem. Many of the solutions we need for the future already exist. The real challenge is often how we deploy them more widely, more quickly, and more effectively. What engineering solution do you think is ready to make a bigger impact than it currently is? https://lnkd.in/emxwCZu5 #Engineering #ClimateInnovation #NetZero