Michael Faraday features on the left hand side of the SIM coat of arms. Little-know notebooks of his have recently been unearthed from the archives of the Royal Institution. Read more here.
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Past Master Ken Sanders RIP
It is with the greatest sadness that we learned of the death of Past Master Ken Sanders BSc, DSc, CCMI following his valiant battle with Motor Neurone Disease.
Congratulations to Freeman Lewis Tamuno-Ibuomi
The Company congratulates Lewis who successfully defended his PhD viva on Monday, 24th of February 2025, at the Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland. Lewis is one of our post-graduate scholarship awardees. He expressed his gratitude to all, for the massive support and motivation he received to the successful completion of this tough journey. His research focuses on exploring the application of novel hexagonal optical devices for improving sustainability, performance, and packing density of building integrated concentrating photovoltaic systems. By concentrating light through the novel hexagonal concentrators onto smaller highly-efficient PV cells, he achieved significant reduction of PV material volume, while improving output power, energy-efficiency, cost-effectiveness, reducing carbon footprint, and environmental impact. These compact hexagonal photovoltaic modules can be integrated seamlessly within double-glazed windows, facades, and rooftops of the building envelope compared to traditional photovoltaic panels. He is open to future opportunities.
Master attends graduation ceremony at City St Georges, University of London
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’’.
Congratulations Meng Wu
Meng Wu is the most recent member to gain his Freedom of the City. Congratulations.
Sir David McMurtry
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
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
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.
IPEM/WCSIM Essay Prize Winner Announced
WCSIM are please to announce that this year’s winner of the IPEM/WCSIM Essay Prize Dr Anna Wang.
Anna’s essay can be read here.