The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers is pleased to congratulate SeyedAhmad Hosseini on the successfully completion of his PhD. A short report may be viewed below.
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Cohen Award PhD Completion
The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers is pleased to congratulate Christina Katsiva a Cohen Award recipient on the successfully completion of her PhD. A short report may be viewed below.
Consorts Afternoon Tea at the Oriental Club Wednesday 24 September 2025
The Master’s Consort, Pauline recently hosted an Afternoon Tea at the Oriental Club. A splendid spread of sandwiches, scones and cakes was washed down with champagne (and tea!). Pauline thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon thanks all those who attended.
Dr Sam White – Engineering Magazine Article
Young Freeman Dr Sam White, is featured in the June issue of Engineering Magazine.
His article (which can be viewed via the link below) describes the development of a remote, robotic welding and inspection system that can work in nuclear waste areas where the radiation dose is too high for humans to contemplate.
Craft Celebration at Painter-Stainers Hall on 12 May
Liveryman Peter Walpole, his wife Mary, and Honorary Freeman Annie Robertson were among guests who attended the Craft Celebration event at The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers, Monday 12 May.
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Freeman Matt Kibble – good news stories
1) While I was not selected as Beloe Fellow, I have been awarded a Beloe Scholarship and will be presenting my spine bioengineering & biomechanics research at next year’s SIMposium as a consequence. The panel were exceptionally kind and encouraging and my thanks go to you all.
2) The primary output from my research into human organ bioprinting has just been accepted by a major publication, Acta Biomaterialia. The Manchester University press office have just run a feature and we hope for national coverage.
The pre-proof can be accessed here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.
3) On Monday 5th May, I appeared in a live performance on the One Show as part of the BBC’s VE80 programming, playing alongside other members of the Central Band of the Royal British Legion on the French Horn. The program can be rewatched on BBC iPlayer. Something different from the usual!
Disc in Media
Methods Summary
Coloured Disc Cells Stained by Region
Functional Bioprinted Disc Held By Gloved Hand
Matt Kibble with French Horn
Manchester SIM Hub Liverpool World Museums Visit
On Monday, 31st March, the Manchester SIM Hub visited the World Museum Liverpool for a guided tour led by three expert curators: Alan, Wendy, Emma and PhD student Sabrina. Their deep knowledge and enthusiasm brought the museum’s collections to life as we explored Liverpool’s rich heritage in scientific instrumentation, horology, and the astronomy. We even had the opportunity to review some of the artefacts up close during the afternoon session.
Thank you again to the museum team for a superb visit.
Many thanks Sam White
Congratulations to Liveryman Jim Lynch OBE
Professor Jim Lynch OBE has been awarded the Oxburgh Award by the InstMC– given to any person whose contribution to measurement, instrumentation and control in the field of environmental science and engineering is of outstanding merit.
SIMposium 2025
On Monday 7 April the Company hosted it’s annual SIMposium at Glaziers Hall.
Signing of the Armed Forces Covenant – Friday 21st March
On Friday, the Master signed the Armed Forces Covenant at the Honourable Artillery Company on behalf of our Company.
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