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…
P&SC Annual Lunch
A Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event The Annual Lunch of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee (PSC) was held on 1st July in the prestigious Cholmondeley Room and Terrace of the House of Lords, an ideal setting for an engaging afternoon of discussion and networking among…
125 years of impact and innovation from NPL
A Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event The session began with a historical overview of metrology, presented by Professor Gareth Hinds, a Senior Fellow at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). On May 20, 2025, NPL celebrated its 125th anniversary, coinciding with World Metrology Day. This year…
AI in Science and Law
A Parliamentary and Scientific Committee event On 29 April 2025, the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee, chaired by Stephen Benn, convened to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal profession. The meeting underscored the need for legal practitioners to adapt…
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…