Caroline Gumble
@carolinegumble.bsky.social
Chief Executive Officer TWI Ltd
You can also find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-gumble-dr-86708314/
You can also find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-gumble-dr-86708314/
It was great to meet the team from Warren Services for some positive discussions this week, and hear about their commitment - as a UK SME - to training staff for the future and inspiring the next generation of young engineers.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKSMEs #WeldingSkills #Engineeringcareers
#TechnicalExcellence #UKSMEs #WeldingSkills #Engineeringcareers
December 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
It was great to meet the team from Warren Services for some positive discussions this week, and hear about their commitment - as a UK SME - to training staff for the future and inspiring the next generation of young engineers.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKSMEs #WeldingSkills #Engineeringcareers
#TechnicalExcellence #UKSMEs #WeldingSkills #Engineeringcareers
Always a pleasure to meet Paul Bailey, CEO at The Engineering Council. The Engineering Council grants licences to PEIs, allowing them to assess candidates for inclusion on the national register of professional engineers and technicians.
#technicalexcellence #engineering
#technicalexcellence #engineering
December 9, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Always a pleasure to meet Paul Bailey, CEO at The Engineering Council. The Engineering Council grants licences to PEIs, allowing them to assess candidates for inclusion on the national register of professional engineers and technicians.
#technicalexcellence #engineering
#technicalexcellence #engineering
It was a pleasure to welcome our visitors from Aramco and Lincoln College International KSA (ITQAN), to TWI for discussions around training collaboration and strategic opportunities for research and development.
#TechnicalExcellence #TWITrainingSkills #TWIcertification
#TechnicalExcellence #TWITrainingSkills #TWIcertification
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
It was a pleasure to welcome our visitors from Aramco and Lincoln College International KSA (ITQAN), to TWI for discussions around training collaboration and strategic opportunities for research and development.
#TechnicalExcellence #TWITrainingSkills #TWIcertification
#TechnicalExcellence #TWITrainingSkills #TWIcertification
It was great to be able to congratulate and thank Scott Andrews this week on reaching 30 years of dedicated service to TWI, our Industrial Members, and our training and certification customers!
#TechnicalExcellence #TWICareers #Engineering #PlasticsWelding
#TechnicalExcellence #TWICareers #Engineering #PlasticsWelding
December 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It was great to be able to congratulate and thank Scott Andrews this week on reaching 30 years of dedicated service to TWI, our Industrial Members, and our training and certification customers!
#TechnicalExcellence #TWICareers #Engineering #PlasticsWelding
#TechnicalExcellence #TWICareers #Engineering #PlasticsWelding
It was a pleasure to meet Cambridge Network CEO, John Gourd, for a discussion around how we can better collaborate, drive the region's innovation, and build on Cambridge's amazing history across science, engineering and technology!
#TechnicalExcellence #CambridgeCluster #Innovation #Engineering
#TechnicalExcellence #CambridgeCluster #Innovation #Engineering
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
It was a pleasure to meet Cambridge Network CEO, John Gourd, for a discussion around how we can better collaborate, drive the region's innovation, and build on Cambridge's amazing history across science, engineering and technology!
#TechnicalExcellence #CambridgeCluster #Innovation #Engineering
#TechnicalExcellence #CambridgeCluster #Innovation #Engineering
The TWI Research Board meeting on 27 November, 2025, at marked the final meeting for long-serving Research Board Chair, Simon Webster.
Simon's 30+ years’ industrial experience made him perfect for the role and we would like to thank Simon for his service as Chair of the TWI Research Board.
Simon's 30+ years’ industrial experience made him perfect for the role and we would like to thank Simon for his service as Chair of the TWI Research Board.
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The TWI Research Board meeting on 27 November, 2025, at marked the final meeting for long-serving Research Board Chair, Simon Webster.
Simon's 30+ years’ industrial experience made him perfect for the role and we would like to thank Simon for his service as Chair of the TWI Research Board.
Simon's 30+ years’ industrial experience made him perfect for the role and we would like to thank Simon for his service as Chair of the TWI Research Board.
It was an incredible day at WorldSkills UK, and an honour to be invited to the Business Brunch at Cardiff and Vale College - a great opportunity to meet local and national business groups and explore opportunities to advance skills development.
#TechnicalExcellence #WorldSkillsUK #Weldingskills
#TechnicalExcellence #WorldSkillsUK #Weldingskills
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
It was an incredible day at WorldSkills UK, and an honour to be invited to the Business Brunch at Cardiff and Vale College - a great opportunity to meet local and national business groups and explore opportunities to advance skills development.
#TechnicalExcellence #WorldSkillsUK #Weldingskills
#TechnicalExcellence #WorldSkillsUK #Weldingskills
I was honoured to be invited to the 'Big Bang' launch event at The House of Commons; a wonderful celebration of young people’s creativity and innovation in STEM - the experts of the future, who will help to deliver the UK’s modern industrial strategy.
#TechnicalExcellence #STEM #Engineering
#TechnicalExcellence #STEM #Engineering
November 26, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I was honoured to be invited to the 'Big Bang' launch event at The House of Commons; a wonderful celebration of young people’s creativity and innovation in STEM - the experts of the future, who will help to deliver the UK’s modern industrial strategy.
#TechnicalExcellence #STEM #Engineering
#TechnicalExcellence #STEM #Engineering
For 100+ years, TWI has relied upon neurodiverse staff and multidisciplinary expertise to deliver solutions to industry.
Our Neurodiversity Panel Event celebrated diverse thinking, thought leadership and expertise, inspiring others to be open about their talents and creativity.
#TechnicalExcellence
Our Neurodiversity Panel Event celebrated diverse thinking, thought leadership and expertise, inspiring others to be open about their talents and creativity.
#TechnicalExcellence
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
For 100+ years, TWI has relied upon neurodiverse staff and multidisciplinary expertise to deliver solutions to industry.
Our Neurodiversity Panel Event celebrated diverse thinking, thought leadership and expertise, inspiring others to be open about their talents and creativity.
#TechnicalExcellence
Our Neurodiversity Panel Event celebrated diverse thinking, thought leadership and expertise, inspiring others to be open about their talents and creativity.
#TechnicalExcellence
We are very proud to have achieved Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) at TWI, following the strict requirements of the UK Ministry of Defence, enabling us to continue to support our industrial members across UK defence, aerospace and nuclear.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKdefence #UKIndustrialStrategy
#TechnicalExcellence #UKdefence #UKIndustrialStrategy
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We are very proud to have achieved Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) at TWI, following the strict requirements of the UK Ministry of Defence, enabling us to continue to support our industrial members across UK defence, aerospace and nuclear.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKdefence #UKIndustrialStrategy
#TechnicalExcellence #UKdefence #UKIndustrialStrategy
We welcomed STRABAG / STRABAG UK to TWI Cambridge for technical discussions around future collaboration in the transition from construction into manufacturing for modular solutions across the nuclear industry.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKnuclear #UKIndustrialStrategy #TWI
#TechnicalExcellence #UKnuclear #UKIndustrialStrategy #TWI
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We welcomed STRABAG / STRABAG UK to TWI Cambridge for technical discussions around future collaboration in the transition from construction into manufacturing for modular solutions across the nuclear industry.
#TechnicalExcellence #UKnuclear #UKIndustrialStrategy #TWI
#TechnicalExcellence #UKnuclear #UKIndustrialStrategy #TWI
Today our Director of Technology, Malcolm Lee, led a global safety stand-down for our technology staff to focus on safety, the hazards that exist in our operations, and how we can continue to strengthen and improve our safety culture across TWI.
#TechnicalExcellence
#Engineering
#TechnicalExcellence
#Engineering
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today our Director of Technology, Malcolm Lee, led a global safety stand-down for our technology staff to focus on safety, the hazards that exist in our operations, and how we can continue to strengthen and improve our safety culture across TWI.
#TechnicalExcellence
#Engineering
#TechnicalExcellence
#Engineering
I am pleased to see that the Royal Academy of Engineering have published their 'Engineers 2030 Final Report' which challenges conventional perceptions of engineering and explores how knowledge, skills, and behaviours are evolving.
#TechnicalExcellence #Engineers2030 #UKSkillsGap
#TechnicalExcellence #Engineers2030 #UKSkillsGap
November 17, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I am pleased to see that the Royal Academy of Engineering have published their 'Engineers 2030 Final Report' which challenges conventional perceptions of engineering and explores how knowledge, skills, and behaviours are evolving.
#TechnicalExcellence #Engineers2030 #UKSkillsGap
#TechnicalExcellence #Engineers2030 #UKSkillsGap
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
#TechnicalExcellence #UKnuclearstrategy #UKdefence
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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
#TechnicalExcellence #UKnuclearstrategy #UKdefence
The re-opening of the newly refurbished first aid room, at our Cambridge headquarters. Thank you Diane Shaw and the team!
#TechnicalExcellence
#TechnicalExcellence
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The re-opening of the newly refurbished first aid room, at our Cambridge headquarters. Thank you Diane Shaw and the team!
#TechnicalExcellence
#TechnicalExcellence
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
#TechnicalExcellence
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 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
#TechnicalExcellence
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
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.
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
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 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
Thank you to Matthew Morley CEng FIMMM and Ian Nicholls for a very warm welcome!
#TechnicalExcellence #TWI #IndustryYorkshire #Collaboration
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
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
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
#TechnicalExcellence
October 23, 2025 at 12:44 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
#TechnicalExcellence
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
#TechnicalExcellence #Robotics #IndustrialAutomation
October 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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
#TechnicalExcellence #Robotics #IndustrialAutomation
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
#TechnicalExcellence #WeldingJoining #Theweldinginstitutebranches #Volunteers #TWI
October 20, 2025 at 9:52 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
#TechnicalExcellence #WeldingJoining #Theweldinginstitutebranches #Volunteers #TWI
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
#TechnicalExcellence #Collaboration #UKdefence #UKIndustrialStrategy
October 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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
#TechnicalExcellence #Collaboration #UKdefence #UKIndustrialStrategy
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
#TechnicalExcellence #NDT #WeldingJoining #Corrosion #OilGas
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 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
#TechnicalExcellence #NDT #WeldingJoining #Corrosion #OilGas
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
#TechnicalExcellence #Innovation #Weldingcareers #WeldingInspection #TWI
October 14, 2025 at 12:24 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
#TechnicalExcellence #Innovation #Weldingcareers #WeldingInspection #TWI