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Master attends graduation ceremony at City St Georges, University of London

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The Master attended the Degree Congregation at City St George’s, University of London on Monday 27th January together with a number of Masters from other Livery companies. The Lord Mayor was Installed as Rector before the awarding of degrees in the School of Health and Psychological Sciences.

Jim has commented ‘’ it was heartening to see so many young people receive their degrees in subject areas such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiography, speech therapy and nursing and a privilege to represent our Company at this auspicious ceremony’’.

Sir David McMurtry

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We are very sad to hear the news that the co-founder and executive chairman of Renishaw, Sir David McMurtry, has died and we wish to acknowledge his many achievements in the field of measurement technology. Following an early engineering career in the aerospace industry, Sir David founded Renishaw to commercialise the 3-D trigger probe that he had invented whilst working at Rolls Royce. The company has become one of the world’s leading measurement technology companies based on continuous investment in research, product development and manufacturing. His obituary can be found here.

Manchester Hub meeting November 2024

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The Manchester SIM Hub gathered for a regular meeting at the Wharf pub on Tuesday 26th November. As always disucssions were engaging and diverse, including quantum physics, optical inspection technologies and the value of the livery.
The Hub also announced it has made plans for a visit to the National Museums Liverpool, for a tour of the Space and Time Galleries and science collection store – date TBC.
We have also committed to taking part in the annual sheep drive next September.
Sam White

Thermochromic Paint At Mansion House

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During Honorary Liveryman Prof. Michael Mainelli’s year as Master he prompted a number of scientific experiments in the City. This included collaborating with Liveryman Russell Pridgeon to identify better ways of managing temperatures in old buildings and specifically this past year at  Mansion House. Go here to read more.

Academy for Healthcare Science Webinar

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AI in physiological measurement and pathology; Wednesday 11th December 2024, 1200-1345. Speakers include Freeman Zaibba Patel and the programme is Chaired by Junior Warden Stephen O’Connor.

Programme – to see details, including a booking link, go here.

To register direct go here.

 

SIM Arkwright Scholars 2024 with DM Aubrey Dunford

Arkwright Scholarship Apprentices

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Arkwright Scholarship
On Friday 1st November the Deputy Master Aubrey Dunford had the honour to attend the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Event at Bletchley Park.

He was able to meet four new Apprentices and present them with their Arkwright certificates.

 

Manchester SIM Hub meeting

Manchester Hub meeting

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The Manchester SIM Hub met at their usual pub, the Wharf in central Manchester, Thursday 3rd October. Five members attended with Hugh McCann welcomed to the group, able to join us for the first time. As has become customary for the Manchester SIM Hub, we enjoyed another evening filled with fantastic food and great conversation – this time with topics spanning careers, new business opportunities and world travel.
We will be meeting again on Tuesday November 26th 2024, so if you are local or happen to be in the Manchester area that evening, please do join us!
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