b'I have started my own engineering company, Ardencraft Technology. Were based in London, Hong Kong and Shenzhen helping start-ups and SMEs to develop hardware products and manufacture them in China. We take products a step further by working out their environmental footprint, designing them to be repair friendly and exploring sustainable alternative materials to be used within the design. The scholarship made it easier for me to study at university but the biggest impact I felt was the network. It was easy to keep in touch with others through the networking events and community outreach programmes. This has allowed us to keep in touch after graduation and explore different projects together. I feel very fortunate to have been given this Abid Ali, MEng. CEO and Co-founder scholarship and have Ardencraft Technology felt very well supported by the IET and my donor, Thales, throughout.The bursary has been a greatAn Vo MEng, Junior help and has encouraged meResearch Engineerat Thalesto become more involved in all aspects of engineering - in and out of work. I am an Engineering Ambassador for Heathrow and visit schools and colleges to promote engineering.Daniel Breen, Engineering Rail Technician at Heathrow Airport'