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AWE Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering prize-winner announced

In partnership with the Worshipful Company of Engineers and Engineers Trust, AWE is proud to announce Catherine Smith of Reliance Precision Limited as 2025 winner of the Defence Industry Early Careers Engineering Prize.

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Engineering Equity: Award wins, national recognition and how we’re celebrating International Women in Engineering Day

AWE has a lot to celebrate this International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), including several individual award wins, a collaboration with New Scientist, colleague networking events and the launch of a new internal digital collaboration safe space.

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Constructing AWE Aldermaston: How the UK built its nuclear future

Post War 1950’s Britain saw short supplies of labour and materials of every kind. This formed part of the huge challenge faced by William Penney, who was tasked with creating the UK’s nuclear capability: AWE Aldermaston.