RC Vision, a pioneer in blending the thrill of electric radio control car racing with STEM education, is actively seeking partners in the West Midlands. Our mission is to bridge the diversity gap in STEM, focusing on engaging minoritised young people. We are looking for individuals, projects, and organisations rooted in the West Midlands area, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and beyond. Ideal partners will have a strong local presence, a deep understanding of community needs, and a track record of enhancing diversity and inclusion in STEM. Together, we aim to create engaging, educational experiences that inspire the next generation of STEM enthusiasts and professionals. Join us in this exciting venture to empower young minds and drive lasting change in our communities.

As the UK grapples with a significant decline in social mobility, the necessity for equity in STEM education becomes increasingly apparent. The recent IFS report paints a grim picture of the current landscape, highlighting stark disparities and urging immediate action. This blog post explores the transformative potential of community-centric initiatives like the YESTEM project, which are fostering inclusivity and innovation in STEM education. Furthermore, it delves into the insights of thought leaders Charles Leadbeater and Jennie Winhall, who advocate for a shift towards collaborative ecosystems that encourage mutual growth and innovation. As we stand at a critical juncture, the post calls for a united effort to catalyse new systems that can reverse the current crisis in social mobility, envisioning a future led by a diverse, STEM-empowered generation.

RC Vision, a leading organisation promoting STEM education and diversity and inclusion through radio control car racing, is proud to announce two major milestones in its development.

To truly drive meaningful change in this industry, organizations must begin to think differently about how they operate. This means recognizing that social progress is not something that can be achieved through individual efforts alone.

A new headcount of the UK’s engineering profession reveals there are over 8.1 million people employed in engineering jobs across the UK. That’s just over a quarter (26%) of the adult working population.

During the live coverage of the Japanese Grand Prix on October 9th 2022, Sky Sports showed a film highlighting the work of RC Vision with a group of young people from South London.

The death of Queen Elizabeth II just 20 days ago seems to have slipped into history. The period of royal mourning ended just yesterday. It looks as though the only lasting impact from this period is the continued memes and media speculation over the careers of Holly and Phil.

Humans are change animals. We thrive on it. We actively seek out the novel and crave the new in our everyday lives.

So why is change so hard?

RC Vision has won funding to kick off a programme of STEM learning activities with young people from underserved communities this autumn.

As the Hamilton report clearly demonstrated, inequity in STEM and motorsports is a highly complex problem. Profound issues from racism, gender stereotyping, demography, the economy, sporting governance, and interdependent factors are neverending.

Over 100,000 social media subscribers will be updated on the RC Vision mission through DDRC.TV partnership.

RC Vision today announces the receipt of grant funding to support the development of its social venture, aiming to tackle the lack of diversity in engineering and STEM careers.

Isabella is the Vice President for Grass Roots Education at Electrocomponents PLC, a FTSE100 company distributing industrial and electronic products around the world. Valued at £5.5bn, the company works with over 2,500 suppliers and provides over 650,000 items through trading brands like RS Components.

Happy New Year! The first few weeks of 2022 are set to be pivotal as the RC Vision founder Andy Hyde collaborates with others who share the mission to end the historic and systemic underrepresentation of minoritised groups at all levels in the STEM sector.

RC Vision founder Andy Hyde reflects on Motorsport UK’s Racial Diversity Sub Committee’s first annual conference, Driving Forward Racial Diversity.