Causeway Technologies is deepening its decade-long partnership with the Royal Institution (Ri) to grow the UK’s digital talent pool. The initiative will create new routes into technology for young people and help ensure sectors like construction can access the skills they need for a digital future.
Over the next five years, the funding will broaden the reach of the Ri’s Masterclasses in computer science, taking them beyond the classroom and into youth clubs, sports organisations and faith groups in communities that are underserved by STEM education.
This expanded reach will strengthen the pipeline of digitally skilled talent available to industries like construction, where demand continues to grow.
The programme has already delivered 117 computer science Ri Masterclasses and introduced over 3,000 students to real-world technology skills. The next phase will extend this impact even further, with a particular focus on increasing participation among girls and reaching more young people from underserved areas.
Phil Brown, Executive Chairman of Causeway Technologies, said:
“As a construction technology company, we see every day how important digital skills are to the future of our industry. Yet too many young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds, still lack access to quality STEM education that could set them on that path. That’s why we’re supporting the Royal Institution to help bring computer science learning to the communities that need it most.
We want every young person to have the chance to explore technology, build practical skills and see how they could one day contribute to industries like construction. Causeway is proud to power the next generation of innovators in construction tech and beyond.”
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Causeway’s investment will also support the development of ready-to-use materials and workshops, helping community groups deliver impactful sessions without needing specialist expertise, making the programme scalable and sustainable over the long term.
Ben Dornan, the Royal Institution’s computer science masterclass coordinator, added: “Our Ri Masterclasses provide an inspiring and interactive learning environment, showing young people that computer science is not just for the classroom but can be an exciting and rewarding career path.
“By working with local community groups, we can reach those who might not otherwise have access to these opportunities, helping them to unlock their potential and gain the skills needed for a future in technology.”
Causeway’s CEO Paul Devlin said:
“Having built our own construction technology platform CausewayOne from the ground up, we understand first-hand the advanced skills, creativity and hands-on experience it takes to develop industry-transforming solutions.
That’s why this partnership matters so much, it’s not just about education, it’s about investing in British talent to grow the digital capabilities our industry urgently needs.”
To mark the launch of the expanded partnership, a commemorative plaque was unveiled at the Royal Institution’s historic home in central London on 19 June. The event brought both organisations together to celebrate their shared commitment to widening access to digital education and inspiring the next generation of technology talent.
About the Royal Institution
The Royal Institution’s (Ri) vision is that science is for everyone. Science transforms lives and underpins the modern world – from health to the latest technology, the environment, and the furthest reaches of our universe. Science is part of culture, but not everyone has the same opportunity to engage. The Ri believes there should be equitable access to science, and that people’s desire to engage with science and scientists should be nourished.
The Ri brings the public and scientists together to share their interest and passion for science, empowering people to explore and get involved.
An independent registered charity, the Ri provides science education, public engagement, and heritage activities for people of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and around the world. These activities include the world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES; public talks from the world's greatest thinkers in its historic lecture theatre and livestreamed online; a successful YouTube channel with over 1.6 million subscribers, a national programme of Ri Masterclasses for young people in mathematics and computer science; hands-on science workshops in its L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre; award winning animations and films; and the preservation of its scientific heritage and legacy through the Faraday Museum and archival collections.
