Engineering Energy Security – Building Resilience in a Digital, Distributed Future
Technical Discussion – 4 November 2025 Guildhall 1700-1930 Synopsis: Energy security is now a critical national priority. As the UK accelerates toward net zero, the resilience of our energy systems underpins everything, from economic stability and public safety to national sovereignty. Without it, the risks…
Technical Update – The Lisbon Funicular disaster
Online – Tuesday 21st October at 1900 An online technical update for the Worshipful Company of Engineers to be delivered by Junior Warden Eur Ing Prof Dave Cooper who has been quoted and interviewed in newspapers and on television since the accident happened. A malfunction…
Modern Liveries Dinner 15th Sep 25
The Master and Senior Warden represented the company at the modern Liveries Dinner at Armourer’s Hall on Monday 15th September. This evening was hosted and organised by the Worshipful Company of Tobacco Pipe Makers and Tobacco Blenders (WCTPMTB) You may be surprised that the WCTPMTB…
Open House 27th October 2025
At The Hydrant, next to Monument Station 5-7pm Come along after work for a drink and opportunity to meet other members and some potential, new members. There is no need to book, but if you are a member already, you can let us know your…
HMS SULTAN Ceremonial Divisions
Immediate Past Master Dolores Byrne was honoured to attend HMS SULTAN Ceremonial Divisions on 25 July and to inspect one of the Divisions on parade. Hosted by Commanding Officer Capt Mark Hamilton RN the event marked the passing out of Marine and Air Engineers and…
Net Zero Delivery Summit
Please take time to read a personal take on the recent Net Zero Delivery Summit by Court Assistant Prof David Bogle FREng, giving his thoughts on the issues raised. Net Zero Delivery Summit – Livery Climate Action Group You can view the whole day’s sessions…
Science in Parliament – Summer 2025
The Summer 2025 issue of Science in Parliament has just been published. This is made available to members through the Company’s subscription to the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (All Party Parliamentary Group). Click here to view/download: SIP 2025 Summer
Honorary Liveryman Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton KCB ADC FREng appointed new Chief of the Defence Staff
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Honorary Liveryman Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton KCB ADC FREng to take over from Admiral Sir Tony Radakin KCB ADC as the next Chief of the Defence Staff, with effect from September 2025. Congratulations from…
Services Engineering Awards 2025
The Worshipful Company of Engineers, through its charitable arm the Engineers Trust, is honoured to recognise outstanding performance and leadership across all branches of the Armed Forces and their civilian engineering support teams. Awards were presented at the Company’s Awards Dinner on 3rd June 2025….
Baroness Platt of Writtle Award 2025
Amy Smith was nominated by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. She joined the Royal Navy in 2006 as an Aircraft Engineering Technician. She completed basic and technical aircraft training at HMS Raleigh & HMS Sultan and was initially assigned to 702 Squadron working on Lynx…