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Toumaz supports launch of University of Oxford’s Centenary of Engineering Science: 1908 - 2008

In recognition of Toumaz Technology’s sponsorship of the Centenary events, Keith Errey, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, together with representatives of other sponsors and distinguished guests including three generations of the Jenkin family, attended the prestigious Jenkin Lecture on 15th September 2007, which formally launched Oxford's Centenary of Engineering Science.

The lecture entitled ‘Law and Engineering: resolution of technology disputes’ was given by the Honourable Mr Justice Ramsey following an introduction by Lord Jenkin of Roding, the grandson of the first Professor of Engineering Science at Oxford University, Frewen Jenkin.

The Centenary features a series of special lectures, running from September 2007 to June 2008, which will cover everything from Robert Hooke to engineers at war, and motion capture to engineering and sustainable development.

Other highlights of the Centenary programme include: The Lubbock Lecture, to be given by Lord Browne, President of The Royal Academy of Engineering; a poster exhibition and photography competition; a debate on educating engineers and the launch of a commemorative book: ‘Engineering Science at Oxford: A History’ by Dr Alastair Howatson.”

http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/events/centenary/programme.html

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