The Worshipful Company of Engineers

United Guilds Service On Friday, March 28th, the livery companies of London assembled at St Paul’s Cathedral for the United Guilds service to worship the saviour and redeemer of humankind, our Lord Christ Jesus. The Engineers’ company were well represented with our Master, Past Masters, Wardens, Clerk and Liverymen in attendance. It was an impressive and moving ceremony conducted with wit and thought by the Dean of Southwark, who reminded us of the centrality of the Christian notion of covenant to a meaningful life. The choir was exemplary and showed the very best of the Anglican choral tradition in their singing. Our souls suitably nourished, thoughts turned to our stomachs, and the Painters and Stainers served up arancini, rack of lamb and trifle in pleasant surroundings. They are an agreeable lot, the Painters, and got each company there to shout out when their names were called. It’s fair to say we were in fine voice. The ceremony is a touching and significant event that binds our company with its underpinning Christian faith through an act of collective worship. If you have the time next year, please participate; it’s worthy of your attention. The grub’s not bad, either. Words by Liveryman Simon Jones

Visit to Ironbridge On 19 March in glorious spring weather the Company enjoyed a two-day visit to Ironbridge – The Valley of Invention.  The Company is a Silver Patron of The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust.   A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major driver of the Industrial Revolution, Ironbridge has a cluster of museums which showcase some of the legacy of 18th century pioneering engineering in Britain. These attractions include The Ironbridge – the world’s first large cast iron bridge, Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron, Blists Hill Victorian Town, Coalport China Museum and Jackfield Tile Museum.

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Leete Premium – Application Deadline 14 April The Worshipful Company of Engineers and the Engineers Trust are seeking applications for the Leete Premium Award. It is awarded to PhD students whose research has the potential to introduce significant change in manufacturing and demonstrates foresight into future developments and applications. Eligibility is for UK engineers* whose studentship does not benefit from supplementary financial support such as a Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) award. Applicants may apply in any year of their PhD course of study, but the award will be limited to a maximum of three years, up to and including the year of submission of the final thesis. Each annual instalment will be subject to evidence of satisfactory progress. *By ‘UK engineers’ we mean those who are either UK citizens or working or studying in the UK for a period of not less than three years immediately before the year of the award. The Award is for £6000 each year. The submission criteria can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/e-gbckfR Applications have to be made before 14th April 2025 to: Leete.award@engineerscompany.org.uk

City & Guilds College Association Dinner The Master was delighted to be Guest Speaker at the 111th Annual Dinner of the City and Guilds College Association (CGCA) which was held in Saddlers’ Hall on 14 March. The City and Guilds College was incorporated into Imperial College London in 1910. The origins of the City and Guilds College are directly connected to the London Livery Companies. CGCA has a 1902 James and Browne mascot car, named Boanerges or affectionately ‘Bo’ which is maintained by the engineering students.

Visit to Treloar's College Livery Relationship Manager Nicola Doran led a tour of Treloar's College by the Master and members of the Company on 13 March. Treloar’s Principal and CEO Martin Ingram welcomed us and thanked us for our support. Of particular interest to the Company was seeing first-hand how engineering is assisting the young people at Treloar’s to communicate and interact through technology and so build their skills and confidence for the future. Treloar’s team in the Assistive Technology Dept, led by Dean Hall, adapt and/or design bespoke tools for each student according to their needs.

🌟It was an Honour to Attend an Exclusive IET Future Talent Award Scholars Event🌟 Last Friday, I had the incredible opportunity to network with passionate engineering students, apprentices, and experienced professionals from across the country. Meeting Cdr Peter Gracey CEng MIET FIRSE RN and Barry Brooks from the The Worshipful Company of Engineers , my generous scholarship donors, was particularly special. The day was filled with inspiring sessions: - Introduction to the IET: Professional accreditations and volunteering opportunities. - Masterclass on Effective Communication: Networking, rhetoric, and negotiation tips from Mark Goudie - Time and Priority Management: Valuable lessons, especially relevant for my degree apprenticeship journey. The afternoon was truly inspirational, hearing stories from former Future Talent recipient Wilfred Y., senior structural engineer Zainab Adigun, and content creator, adventurer, and disability advocate Nick Wilson. I'm excited to grow both personally and professionally with the support of the IET and the Worshipful Company of Engineers. A big thank you to Tanya Spencer Spencer and Amy Ktori for their dedication to the Future Talent Awards.

I'm honored to have attended the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Future Talent Award Scholars Event last Friday. It was a pleasure meeting Barry Brooks and Cdr Peter Gracey CEng MIET FIRSE RN from my scholarship donors The Worshipful Company of Engineers, as well as connecting with fellow acholars during the networking sessions. The day's program was both informative and engaging. I particularly enjoyed Mark Goudie's effective communication masterclass, which featured detailed discussions on rhetoric and negotiation techniques. The afternoon sessions were equally inspiring, with compelling talks from past scholars and accomplished engineers sharing their experiences. A sincere thank you to the IET and the Engineers Trust for this incredible opportunity! #Engineering #Scholarship

For the last 10 years the Engineers Trust (The Worshipful Company of Engineers Charitable Trust Fund) has been proud to partner with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) supporting and mentoring a number of engineering students each year

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