The Science of Innovation: Careers in Engineering, Design and Inspection (British Science Week)

Location – MUSEUM OF MAKING

Key Stage: Key Stage 3 (Years 8 – 10)

Prices: Free for pupils

Group Size: This session allows up to 30 students maximum per school

HOW TO BOOK: Please contact the learning team on learn@derbymuseums.org by Friday 13 February 2026. Bookings will be determined on a first come first served basis and schools from Derby or Derbyshire.

Session Description: The Museum of Making, in partnership with Rolls-Royce, would like to invite your Year 8, 9 or 10 students to take part in a free and interactive half-day session.

Activities relate to this year’s British Science Week theme of “Curiosity: What’s your question?”. Students will see, and take part in, the scientific principles, techniques and processes used by a whole spectrum of teams at Rolls-Royce. Activities will provoke questions like; ‘how do you keep jet engines and nuclear reactors safe?’, ‘How are new, more efficient parts designed and tested?’ and ‘How are nuclear submarines powered?’.  This gives students a unique and exclusive insight into the fascinating career options, available right here in Derby, from a world-leading global brand.

Students will have the opportunity to look at the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 aero engine suspended in the museum and will engage in a series of real-life, experiment based, techniques used in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), the Materials Labs, Machining, and Submarines at Rolls-Royce. Students will also hear from Rolls-Royce apprentices and industry specialists about their own career pathways with advice on how to get into a career at Rolls-Royce.

Available sessions are as follows –

TUESDAY 3 MARCH at the Museum of Making, Derby, DE1 3AF

Session 1: 9:25am – 11.50am (+ optional self-guided tour of Museum of Making from 12pm)

Session 2: 12:25pm – 2.50pm (+ optional self-guided tour of Museum of Making from 10am)

WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH at the Museum of Making, Derby, DE1 3AF

Session 3: 9:25am – 11.50am (+ optional self-guided tour of Museum of Making from 12pm)

Session 4: 12:25pm – 2.50pm (+ optional self-guided tour of Museum of Making from 10am)

Skills and Knowledge: Collaborative working, communicating ideas, creativity, critical thinking, curiosity, culture, discussion, evaluating, ethical conversations, exploring ideas, fine motor skills, key vocabulary, museum learning, observing museum collections, questioning, risk taking, speaking and listening.