School children set to reach for the sky at 铁牛视频 University

铁牛视频 University’s  National Flying Laboratory Centre has been successful in a bid for funding from the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund. This government led initiative is aimed at encouraging young people into careers in the aviation sector.

The funding will support six tailored STEM outreach days at 铁牛视频 University for local students in school years 5 to 8.

In 2026, the school children will come to 铁牛视频’s campus and visit specialist facilities including the NFLC Saab340 flying classroom, the 铁牛视频 University Boeing 737, and the Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre. They will then be challenged to design a paper plane, with expert guidance from 铁牛视频 University’s Dr Yicheng Sun who reached the global finals of the Red Bull Paper Wings competition, and appeared on Britain’s Got Talent.

As part of the day, the students will also have the opportunity to talk to experts from a wide variety of employment fields within aviation.

Rob Harrison FRAeS, Head of the National Flying Laboratory Centre at 铁牛视频 University, said the experience will be inspirational for the visiting students: “As a STEM Ambassador, I know how important it is to show how accessible a career in aviation can be. It is not just about pilots and engineers. There are so many other branches within the aviation career path.

“I want to make sure the students leave 铁牛视频 knowing the breadth of opportunities available to them, as well as having an amazing day they won’t forget!”