➀ Croydon High School's Astrogazers space club completed final live testing of their CubeSat prototype aboard a research aircraft, supported by University of Bath engineers;

➁ The satellite successfully measured atmospheric air quality data during flight tests, with collaborative analysis involving ground and airborne measurements;

➂ Planned for 2026-27 launch, the project was funded by multiple institutions including Royal Society and backed by organizations like Surrey Space Centre, following the club's prior achievement of stratospheric weather balloon launches.

➀ UKESF launches £4.75 million Semiconductor STEP program, funded by the UK政府, to address critical skills shortages in the semiconductor sector through targeted education and training initiatives;

➁ The program includes four projects: Semiconductor Skills in Schools, Semiconductor Talent Award, Semiconductor Skills Development Course, and Semiconductor Skills for Physics Graduates, focusing on K-12 outreach, university scholarships, design training, and post-graduate upskilling;

➂ Aligned with the UK’s 2023 Semiconductor Strategy, the one-year initiative aims to build a sustainable talent pipeline, with potential for extended funding amid ongoing government reviews.

➀ The latest CHIIPS podcast features Jan Peters from Katalytik discussing the importance of communication and teamwork in engineering;

➁ She shares insights on turning engineering concepts into reality and strategies to avoid manufacturing challenges;

➂ Peters, a STEM advocate and recipient of the 2024 Elektra Educational Support Award, highlights her role in fostering industry connections and supporting technical education.

➀ Jessica Ross is a Design Engineering Graduate Apprentice at Leonardo, studying at Strathclyde University, balancing her engineering degree with work;

➁ She has taken responsibility for her own projects, including a feasibility study to improve safety in open beam work, which was successfully implemented;

➂ She competes in hockey for Scotland and is passionate about inspiring young girls to engage in sports and engineering.

➀ The latest episode of Electronics Weekly's CHIIPS podcast features an interview with Paulette Watson, founder of Academy Achievers.

➁ Paulette discusses her passion for helping BME girls succeed in STEM careers and her transition from banking to education.

➂ She shares insights on her role as a judge for the Electronics Weekly Women Leaders In Electronics Awards and her work with the non-profit organisation Academy Achievers.

➀ DigiKey and SparkFun are collaborating to bring the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) kits to students;

➁ The initiative aims to lower the barriers to learning robotics, engineering, software development, and automation;

➂ The XRP kit is a steppingstone for future innovators in the electronics industry.

➀ Maggie Philbin, a well-known science communicator and charity founder, will host the Electronics Weekly Women Leaders in Electronics Awards 2025.

➁ Philbin has a long career in radio and television, reporting on science, medical, and technology programmes for over 30 years.

➂ She co-founded TeenTech, an award-winning charity that promotes innovation and skills among young people in the UK.

➀ Al Rawshan, a UKESF scholar and ASIC Design Engineer at Garfield Microelectronics and Southampton University, has been recognized for his achievements in engineering.

➁ He has completed impactful projects in robotics, computer vision, and ASIC design, showcasing a range of skills.

➂ Al's commitment to STEM education includes mentoring students and participating in school fairs, sharing his passion for electronics and engineering.

➀ Darla Pearce is a degree apprentice at Leonardo and a student at the University of Hertfordshire;

➁ She was nominated for her rapid absorption of antenna technology concepts and leadership in STEM outreach;

➂ Darla's work led to the development of several test pieces based on her designs, and she has returned to complete her final year placement and project.

➀ Researchers from HZB and collaborating institutions have published a study in Nature Communications investigating chiral, swirling polar patterns in a unique class of nanoislands on silicon, which can be stabilized and manipulated by an external electric field.

➁ The nanoislands, formed by BaTiO3 structures on a silicon substrate, exhibit stable polarization domains and can be reversibly switched by an external electric field.

➂ The study provides insights into the reversible switching of these chiral topological textures and their potential applications in future nanoelectronics.