Dr Tim Slingsby

Dr Slingsby is Director of Skills and Education at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, where he works with an international network of HE, NGO, IGO and industry professionals to manage, direct and communicate issues and research that have an impact on society. The Foundation is an independent global charity with a mission to protect the safety of life and property, and to advance engineering-related education and research. It supports a huge diversity of work and has a rich, maritime legacy that dates back to 1760. It maintains a powerful interest across the maritime sphere and is a recognised, independent and trusted brand with access to key stakeholders and other sector expertise that is vital to the future of maritime.

Dr Slingsby previously worked in the science team at the British Council, the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. He studied Human Genetics at the University of Nottingham, and then completed a PhD in Molecular Genetics at the University of Leicester. Today, he is determined that the romance, creativity and innovation of all things science and engineering are valued as a resource for making the world a better place.