Despite efforts, most engineering students are still predominantly white males, as the sector continues to struggle to diversify its workforce, a charity has said.
Around 115,000 more girls would need to study A-levels in maths or physics, or both, to reach equal numbers of male and female students studying engineering and technology degrees, according to a new report.
A new research report, released today by charity EngineeringUK, reveals the staggering increase needed in the number of girls studying maths and/or physics at A level, in order to reach equal numbers of male and female students studying engineering and technology degrees.
Big uptick in female enrolment in final years of school needed to improve higher education representation unless conversion rate improves, or courses are made optional