I thought it was a good opportunity to write to everyone again in this Bulletin at the end of July. For most of us this time of year signals the start of the summer holidays.
Our news
Charitable and Educational Trust update
The WCSIM Educational Trust is focused on young people studying Science and Engineering, with a leaning towards Scientific Instruments.
Our first Admission Ceremony via Zoom
During our first ever – and perhaps not our last – Admission Ceremony via Zoom on 1st July, three new Freeman were admitted.
Scholars Mairi Dorward wins research grant
One of our Scholars, Mairi Dorward, has won a grant for renewable energy research. The topic of the award is her work in measuring complex marine currents for use in the tidal energy sector.
Charles Dickens Primary School Garden – Spring 2020
Each year the Company gives some charitable funds to Charles Dickens Primary School in Southwark. The money the Company has donated has gone to support science equipment, the Library and most recently the development of a garden and greenhouse.
Diana Virgovičova – a very busy apprentice
One of our Apprentices, Diana Virgovičova, has certainly been very busy in the last year, collecting a number of awards.
Liveryman Ben Fernando reports on his time at the AGU
The Company helped Ben with a grant to support his attendance at the American Geophysical Union conference in California.
Apprentice at forefront of medical mask printing
Josh Mitchel, currently an Apprentice in the Company sent us this piece about his involvement in 3D printing of face masks as part of the fight against COVID 19.
Freeman James Forsey represents UK at G7 Youth Summit
James Forsey has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at the G7 Youth Summit. James is a Freeman of the Company and a Civil Engineer.
James leads the design of infrastructure developments in the UK and internationally.
Liveryman Professor Philip Thomas reported in The Times
An article recently appeared in The Times newspaper reporting on some of the work being undertaken by Liveryman Professor Philip Thomas.