Dad to two wonder kids, husband to fabulous wife, European, Associate Prof at UWE Bristol

Joined January 2009
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From @ListerLawrence . This is very sad. Small British sports cars companies have thrived in the UK for over a hundred years. And it seems all it would take to ensure that continues is a little clarity from the government. Not too much to ask is it @RachelReevesMP @Keir_Starmer ?
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12 Apr 2024
Have we already seen peak Hamilton? #P1LIVE
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18 Dec 2022
Here's a short - arguably funny - lecture from my show 'Back'. youtu.be/G1juPBoxBdc
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Just stopped at a petrol station in Oman where my colleague filled up his Land Cruiser with a 140 litre tank for £60. Back home it would cost him £280. #petrolprice
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I love the Russian people. That is why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.

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#Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in #ElectricVehicles Technology. Experience in Electric and/or hybrid powertrains. Permanent & full time vacancy. For full details/to apply: bit.ly/3CG00x8 #Engineering #Mathematics #mechanical #ice #Automotive #hybrid
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Just watched two hours of Sean Lock clips. Christ he was funny. This is a belter:
Truly saddened at the passing of the brilliant Sean Lock. His brilliance will be sorely missed. The amount of times I’ve almost wet myself laughing at him is countless. Sleep well Sean. I genuinely couldn’t stop laughing for days at this.
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20 Jan 2021
Fancy getting a PhD alongside a bit of teaching? Graduate Tutor in Mechanical Engineering at University of the West of England, Bristol jobs.ac.uk/job/CDP650/gradua… #jobsacuk

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29 Dec 2020
Working at Boston Dynamics must be part terrifying part incredibly fun 🤖 (this was shot in the same room as my video with SPOT a few weeks ago) Full video: youtu.be/fn3KWM1kuAw
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ℹ️ | ANNOUNCEMENT: In light of the Government’s announcement, we will honour any offers made where centre-assessed grades would secure a place that has not yet been confirmed. 1/2
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25 Jan 2020
Just about to board the bus back to the airport after a successful VW factory trip to Bratislava for @UWEBristol @EngineeringUWE student engineers. @EngOurFutureUWE
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Went to see Bloodhound today. You may not think it, but project now in its most crucial phase. Prep cannot start for next summer’s LSR attempt until new sponsors are found. Then they need 12 months. Time is short and £8 million is needed. Help them here: bloodhoundlsr.com
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24 Jan 2020
Fantastic tour of the VW plant in Bratislava for @EngineeringUWE student engineers. Impressive tech including 91 tonne press shop. Photo ops outside plant only! @EngOurFutureUWE @UWEBristol
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23 Jan 2020
All aboard! @UWEBristol @EngineeringUWE students on the way to visit the VW factory in Bratislava, Slovakia. @EngOurFutureUWE
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Alas, a great idea but something we can no longer do, due to a policy of not printings notes for students…
By printing my course handout with red front covers and green back covers, all 300 of my first year students can vote simultaneously on 3-way questions during my lectures (red, green or hands in the air). I've been doing this for 20 yrs - it was my 1st ever teaching innovation.
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🙌| First Year Degree Students studying Workshop Practice at City of Bristol College – Looking happy and ready to learn how to use machines to make things! An essential part of being an #engineer. #uwebristol #engineeringatuwe #CoBC
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24 Sep 2019
#askupgrade one for @jsnell: I have an iMac stuck on High Sierra, an iPhone 6 stuck on iOS 12, an 2 iPad pros and an iPhone 7. Despite 110,000 photos, everything syncs perfectly atm. Will iOS 13 on the devices that can run it mess this up? What about adding an iPhone 11?
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Don't just teach your students to read. Teach them to question what they read, what they study. Teach them to doubt. Teach them to think.
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