Freeman Mason Adshead has been involved in collaborative research between the University of Manchester and the University of Melbourne to create the world’s purest silicon for use in future quantum technologies.
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Jodrell Bank Trip organised by the Manchester Hub
The WCSIM enjoyed a great day out at the Jodrell Bank Observatory, organised by the Manchester SIM Hub, on Saturday 13th April 2024.
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New Honorary Almoner
Here is our new Honorary Almoner, Liveryman Sue John who has taken over after the retirement of Diane Howse.
SIM History Walk – Following The Regents Canal
Saturday 16 March 2024
Past Master, Martyn Wheatley, and his wife Valerie organized another fun and fascinating history walk for SIM members.
Manchester Hub meeting
The Manchester SIM Hub met, for a regular meeting at the Wharf Pub, on Tuesday 12th March, with a total of 5 attendees gathering for the meal.
Support for City Priest running the London Marathon
Liveryman Alan Budge asks for your support for a City Priest who is running in the London Marathon – 21st April – in support of his brother who tragically died last year of Bowel Cancer, just a few months after being diagnosed. Full details of this request can be found here and are summarised below. To sponsor Josh go here.
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Port & Cheese Tasting
By popular request, on Thursday 22 February 2024, the WCSIM held another fun, on-line tasting, in association with LoveCheese from York.
January Court Dinner – Report from Master Water Conservator
As Master of the Water Conservators I had the great pleasure to be invited to the Court Dinner of the Scientific Instrument Makers along with the Master Farmer and the Master Mariner (Master Water Conservator, Scientific Instrument Maker and Mariner above). I was warmly welcomed by members of the Company and we had fascinating discussions on the monitoring of water quality in rivers and the discharges from sewage works, farming and industry. We also discussed the management of data and communications with the public.
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AI IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Academy for Healthcare Science Webinar
Thursday 7th March 2024
12:00 – 13:30
Book here. More details below.
AI in Physiological Sciences - 07.03.24
Freeman Meng Wu in Ingenia
One of our newest Freemen Meng Wu has recently featured in Ingenia where he mentions one of his biggest achievements as becoming a Freeman which is praise indeed given his other ahievements. Go here to read more about Meng Wu and follow the Ingenia link to read about it’s contribution to the Royal Academy of Engineering’s goal for engineering to be at the heart of a sustainable society.