At EIA UCL we welcome fellow engineering and non-engineering students to join us on our mission of making the world a slightly better place! We work with Engineers in Action and their bridge program to design and build bridges for a remote community in developing country. Alongside this, we will organize many other events to spread awareness, socialize, and fundraise.
Who are we?
We are students across various programs united by our goal of helping others. The founders of the society, engineering students with experience in humanitarian work, wanted to bring this noble cause to UCL so that more students could access such opportunities.
Our mission and vision:
Our mission is to support the development of underserved communities and empower students to lead global change. We envision a world where everyone can live healthy and dignified lives with access to essential services. With the efforts of UCL students, we can take a step in the right direction.
What will we do?
Our main activity will be taking part in the EIA bridge program, where we design, fundraise for, and build a real footbridge. Alongside this, we will organize engineering workshops, international development talks, fundraising events, social events and more. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved in, such as helping with fundraising, doing design calculations, organizing events etc. Members will join a network of positive, driven people who want to help each other and the world.
Who should join?
- Engineering students – to help us design the bridge!
- Business/Finance students – to help us raise funds!
- International Relations students – to help us organize talks and spread awareness!
- AND everyone else who is committed to making this world a better place!
Membership types:
Taster - free and gives you access to our welcome event and mailing list
Standard - £5 contribution to our bridge project fundraising, access to mailing list, events, volunteering opportunities and more
Team - £10 contribution to our bridge project fundraising showing your commitment, only for members of the bridge project team (speak with committee before purchasing)
Last year's Bridge Project:
Last year, Engineers In Action UCL collaborated with Oregon State University (USA) and Western Ontario University (Canada) on the Elubaneni Project. The team helped fund, design and build the suspended footbridge, now spanning 83 metres across the Phongolwane River in Eswatini.
The bridge connects the communities of Mkhaya and Nkomonye, improving access for over 2,300 people. Previously, crossing the river was dangerous, particularly for children on their way to Ngudzeni Primary and High School. The new bridge provides a safer route to schools, clinics, churches, agricultural fields, and public transport, transforming daily life for the entire community.
We are extremely grateful for all the opportunities this project had brought us. In Eswatini we got to improve the lives of thousands of people, while in London our students learned about international development, design engineering and project management!
Check out the higlight video below!
This year's Project:
The NGO Engineers In Action is growing its program year by year. In addition to their long-established suspended bridge program, they have just started two brand new programs: the suspension bridge program & the WASH program. Check out their website for more information.
The number, type, and location of projects that Engineers in Action UCL will be working on this year is yet to be confirmed. Join us now to stay up to date with the project allocation process.