Tim Slingsby
@TimSlingsby
Director of Skills and Education @LR_Foundation. Like to play in mud and on my bike. Tweets are mine
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We have pledged £1mil to fund the Risk Know-How Framework, a partnership with @senseaboutsci and @ipur_nus that will allow the provision of #risk information, training, and resources to expand to vulnerable communities around the world. Read now: loom.ly/KPnxfdg
📣 We're delighted to launch ‘Together’, our 2022 Impact Review. Capturing our charitable mission in practice, it showcases the inspiring work of teams worldwide, who work together to deliver innovative solutions to the world’s biggest safety challenges. loom.ly/8MWIYHA
🌊Great joint inaugural meeting of our scientific and strategic advisory councils yesterday! Their unique expertise will provide guidance on #seaweed and its role in the economy, society, and environment, and ensure our actions stay grounded in the most up-to-date seaweed science
'Biodiversity should be better after we have been there' - thought-provoking words from the 2023 #HintonLecture last night with Thomas Thune Andersen, chairperson of @Orsted, @lloydsregister and @LR_Foundation. To watch the full lecture: raeng.org.uk/events/2023/ma… #EngineeringZero
Our current small grants scheme closes on May 15, offering #grants up to £10,000 GBP for organisations who are interested in advancing Lloyd's Register Foundation's mission of #engineering a safer world. For more information on how to apply visit: loom.ly/slw4CBs 👇
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All at @LR_Foundation proud of our continued partnership with the UN @globalcompact to drive forward the emergence of an international seaweed market, with an optimised supply chain and global safety standards @Safe_Seaweed
📢 The UN @globalcompact is pleased to report that the @Safe_Seaweed Coalition has become the Global Seaweed Coalition. We look forward to hosting these representatives and helping them scale impact for workers, consumers and the environment. Read more at unglobalcompact.org/news/5053-04-2…
On Thursday at 9:30am BST, our Director of Skills and Education, @TimSlingsby is leading the first in a new quarterly Engineering Skills for Safety webinar series launched by Engineering X, our collaboration with @RAEngNews. Secure your place now: loom.ly/SnBKQfk
I see a lot of claims of things that could transform our world, but seaweed really does seem to have that potential. @Doumeizel's great book on it is out this week. Read my @newscientist review of it here: newscientist.com/article/236921…
Very much looking forward to this session. Won't pretend I am the voice of young people! Main voices will be from @SOAlliance - full of folks younger and much cleverer than me
Our Director of Skills and Education @TimSlingsby is co-leading a session at this year’s #OceanSummit to explore ‘what young people think is needed for a safe and sustainable ocean economy’. Join us on 1 Mar, 11.30 am - 12:30 pm to find out more. 👉 loom.ly/J_w3GxY
Findings from our partner @HELMEPA's 2022 Refresher Training Programme has shown that further education and training, and better access to technical knowhow, are needed for a safe and successful green transition in the Greek maritime sector. Read more 👇 loom.ly/6WeHSHY
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New maritime skills are required for a safe, green transition in Greece
Recent research from Foundation partners HELMEPA has revealed that further education and training is required for a safe, green transition in Greece.
A tangible outcome of the @Safe_Seaweed Coalition action to support safety and #womenempowerment in emerging countries ! Seaweed farmers needs to know how to swim ! Go #seaweedrevolution ! @globalcompact @LR_Foundation
And here they are with their brand new #swimming certificates - You can be proud! Some smiles say it all ☺️ #women #empowerment #confidence #safety #Zanzibar @Safe_Seaweed
This was a great conversation to be part of. Have a listen, and do subscribe to the Global Safety Podcast
📣The latest episode of the Global Safety Podcast is out now! Our host Danielle George is joined by experts @TimSlingsby, @AyoSokale, @HLeevers, and @VIgbokwuwe to explore how we can attract new entrants to the amazing world of engineering. Listen now👇loom.ly/kONe-Lw
🌊Our Seaweed Coalition will be in #Hobart, Tasmania for #ISS2023, February 19-24! We will organize a special session on February 23rd with presentations from our founding leaders and partnering projects, find the full program here: iss2023.net/program/#THURS… See you there!
Featuring my thoughts...
Data shows the safety gap between developing economies and the developed world is increasing. We want to change this by identifying where engineering skills are needed most, and direct funding to support effective and long-lasting interventions. Read now: loom.ly/Nvearto
We are pleased to share our Director of Skills and Education; Dr Tim Slingsby has co-authored a recent article by the @wef, which shares insights on why skills development is vital for shipping’s green transition. Find out more: loom.ly/51pSoNU
This is a great read to understand how seafarers need to be prepared for the future- and how developing skills sits at the heart of the energy transition. @martha_selwyn @LR_Foundation @TimSlingsby
Why skills development is vital for shipping’s green transition: weforum.org/agenda/2023/02… via @wef. #UnitingBusiness
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Question of the year so far yesterday in a Y3 Rocks and soils workshop; “Atomic Tom, why does this sh*t rock have a swear word name?” “That’s a great question, it’s actually pronounced schist” “Ahh, yes that makes more sense”
We are pleased to announce a £385,000 grant to the @WMUHQ for fellowship funding. This will provide 2 full fellowships per year for the next 3 years, advancing public education and research to ensure a safer, more sustainable maritime industry. Read now: loom.ly/ah6VaDg
Tomorrow at 3pm GMT/10am ET @LR_Foundation is hosting a free #webinar in partnership with Reuters events. This will mark the launch of our latest #WorldRiskPoll report, ‘Safe at Work? Global experiences of violence and harassment.’ Register now: loom.ly/Ef1r4SU
We have some brilliant non-fiction coming out this Spring from Hero Press, including The Seaweed Revolution by @Doumeizel out 25th April #books #booktwitter #nonfiction #seaweed
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