Over the course of two lively and hands-on days, the Makerspace played host to a collaborative event co-created by the Materials Science and Engineering Society and Engineers Without Borders, bringing together over 30 enthusiastic students to design, assemble, and fly quadcopter drones.

The event provided an opportunity for students from across undergraduate programmes and year groups to come together in a practical, team-focused environment. Participants worked in small groups to build fully functioning drones from component kits, encouraging both technical learning and cross-cohort collaboration.

Students developed a wide range of valuable skills throughout the workshop. These included soldering electronic components, interpreting engineering drawings, and carrying out precise practical assembly tasks. Beyond the build itself, participants also gained confidence in drone flight, with a simulator allowing pilots to practice before flying their creations for real. Equally important was the collaborative aspect of the experience. By working in mixed groups across programmes and years, students built connections beyond their usual academic circles, sharing knowledge and problem-solving together in a supportive, interdisciplinary setting.

President of the Materials Science and Engineering Society and one of the student organisers of the event, Abdirahman Mohamed said "This workshop is just the start, we are already planning to run it again next year. Ultimately, we want to see more students getting hands on experience like this with similar projects running year-round across the School."