Designed for Life - In conversation with Helen Cuthill (CEO Smallpeice Trust)

About this episode

Helen Cuthill discusses the mission of the Smallpeice Trust in inspiring young people towards careers in science and engineering.

The Smallpeice Trust is a charity dedicated to inspiring young people to explore careers in science and engineering. It was founded in 1966 by the British engineer and entrepreneur Dr. Cosby Smallpeice (who invented the Smallpeice Lathe). The trust exists to help young people turn their passion and ideas into reality. In 1991, a group of committed headteachers came together, motivated by the conviction that Design & Technology was not receiving the profile it deserved as an incubator for ...

People in this episode

Host: Tony Ryan

Guest: Helen Cuthill

Topics covered

• careers in science
• engineering education
• youth inspiration
• design and technology
• charity work

Keywords

• Smallpeice Trust
• science careers
• engineering
• youth programs
• design education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smallpeice Trust, Design & Technology Association

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