Caroline Gumble
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Caroline Gumble
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Chief Executive Officer TWI Ltd
You can also find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-gumble-dr-86708314/
It was great to welcome industrial member, Frazer-Nash Consultancy to TWI headquarters near Cambridge for discussions around current and future UK nuclear programmes and exploring better ways to heighten support and engagement.

#TechnicalExcellence #UKnuclearstrategy #UKdefence
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
The re-opening of the newly refurbished first aid room, at our Cambridge headquarters. Thank you Diane Shaw and the team!

#TechnicalExcellence
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I had great night on Saturday, hosted by Sheffield Metallurgical and Engineering Association (SMEA), in the company of dedicated members, from The Welding Institute Sheffield Branch.

#TechnicalExcellence
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It was fantastic to celebrate National Engineering Day at the UK House of Lords, hosted by the Royal Academy of Engineering. I was delighted to commit TWI to signing a pledge to inspire the next generation, as well as helping champion engineering at the launch of the "AI-Z of Engineering" guide.
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I had a very enjoyable time in South Yorkshire this morning, visiting one of our key Industrial Members, Sheffield Forgemasters.

Thank you to Matthew Morley CEng FIMMM and Ian Nicholls for a very warm welcome!

#TechnicalExcellence #TWI #IndustryYorkshire #Collaboration
October 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I was very proud to see the commitment of TWI / The Welding Institute staff from across the globe in promoting Breast Cancer Awareness this week. #pinktober
October 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A pleasure to welcome the team behind exciting, innovative developments in electron beam welding. We are very proud to be hosting discussions for a new joint industry project with Cambridge Vacuum Engineering, AMRC, EPRI, Framatome UK, IHI Corporation and Rolls-Royce.

#TechnicalExcellence
October 23, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Thanks to Joseph McGee, Andy Armstrong and Oliver Selby for an inspiring day and tour around the fantastic FANUC Europe facilities yesterday - a great opportunity to spend time learning about the future needs of industry.

#TechnicalExcellence #Robotics #IndustrialAutomation
October 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Thank-you to Members of The Welding Institute Eastern Counties Branch for such a warm welcome, at their Annual dinner, held at The Quy Mill Hotel, Cambridge.

#TechnicalExcellence #WeldingJoining #Theweldinginstitutebranches #Volunteers #TWI
October 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I was delighted to meet strategic partners, AWE, at TWI Cambridge for a packed day including comprehensive technical discussions, a lab tour and positive wider conversations around longer-term joint opportunities.

#TechnicalExcellence #Collaboration #UKdefence #UKIndustrialStrategy
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It was a pleasure to meet with our new TWI Industrial Member, THAI NIPPON STEEL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION LTD at TWI Cambridge for extensive technical discussions around welding, materials and NDT.

#TechnicalExcellence #NDT #WeldingJoining #Corrosion #OilGas
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A great meeting with Douglas Luciani, President/CEO, of the CWB Group. Wonderful to meet in person at last - discussing collaboration opportunities and sharing industry insights.

#TechnicalExcellence #Innovation #Weldingcareers #WeldingInspection #TWI
October 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I would like to thank The Welding Institute London Branch, for making me welcome at their event at Lancaster Hall Hotel.

It's inspiring how our volunteers represent The Institute and provide technical insights, networking and lifelong friendships.

#TechnicalExcellence #HSE #WeldingStandards #TWI
October 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A warm welcome to TWI's new Director of Training & Skills, Jason Gregory. A senior commercial leader and business development professional with 20+ years’ experience in the education sector, he will steer our global training business.
#TechnicalExcellence #TWItraining #CSWIP #Weldingskills #TWI
October 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I am delighted to be part of Enginuity's 365 Faces of STEM.

For over 35 years, I have publicly championed EDI as integral to solving broader industry problems, bringing underrepresented issues to the table, and celebrating social mobility.

#Internationalwomensday #STEM #Enginuity365
October 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Great to 'lunch and learn' with our trained TWI mentors today! Very inspiring to hear the positive impacts resulting from the programme, and I look forward to taking part in the reverse mentoring initiative soon...

Thanks to Lorna Reid (Honest Conversations) for leading!

#CPD #Mentoring #Careers
October 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I am absolutely delighted to welcome our new Director of Technology, Malcolm Lee, who starts his journey with TWI today.

Strengthening our senior leadership team, Malcolm brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.

#TechnicalExcellence #Weldingresearch #Weldingcareers #Engineering
September 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
It was magnificent to welcome over 100 TWI Industrial Members to our annual Core Research Programme (CRP) Symposium, where our experts showcased world-leading industrial research projects alongside interactive panel and networking sessions.

#TechnicalExcellence #EngineeringResearch #Innovation
September 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We were pleased to host Waleed Naim VP Engineering & Chief Engineer, Yasser AlSubhi Manager, Inspection Department and Kostas Vatopoulos, Senior Engineering Specialist from Saudi Aramco to discuss further opportunities for deeper engagement between us.

#TechnicalExcellence #Innovation
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I am extremely proud to announce that TWI will be relaunching the UK's biggest welding and joining exhibition on 7-8 July 2026.

For more information and to register, please click here:
www.weldingjoiningexpo.com

#TechnicalExcellence #Careers #Engineering
#TWI
September 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Skills England report into Post-16 skills illustrates the critical need for skills in engineering and for highly specialised and emerging roles, which are core areas of expertise for TWI:
www.twi-global.com/media-and-ev...
#TechnicalExcellence #Skills #Careers #Engineering #STEM
New UK Strategy Pinpoints Areas for TWI’s Expertise
See how TWI's capabilities align with the aims of Skills England's new education report
www.twi-global.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Professional Members of The Welding Institute are invited to our Annual Members' Day on October 15th.

With networking opportunities, thought-provoking discussions, and the official launch of our newest Technical Group, you can find out more and register, here:
www.twi-global.com/media-and-ev...
September 18, 2025 at 1:51 PM
An opportunity has arisen to join the TWI Council in the following roles:
Industrial Member Non-Executive Director
Professional Member Non-Executive Director
*Co-opted Member Non-Executive Director
Find out more: www.twi-global.com/careers/curr...
#TechnicalExcellence #Engineering #Governance
September 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
40+ TWI staff, competed in The 19th Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, supporting the Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT).

TWI came 2nd overall out of 42 boats, whilst also recording 1st place in the mixed boat category!

Well done everyone!

#CambridgeDragonBoat25 #ACT #CambridgeCharity
September 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A great day at Loughborough University yesterday, where I am a visiting professor for the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, and was able to hear about developments in the past year as well as plans for the future.

#TechnicalExcellence #Industry #AI #Education #STEM
September 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM