Andrew Livesey
Andrew Livesey lectures on Engineering Science and Mathematics at Ashford College University Centre. He served a full Engineering apprenticeship before going to The University of Manchester. He is a Chartered Engineer and serves on various committees of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. He is the holder of a prestigious Institute of the Motor Industry Achievement Award. He enjoys both riding and tinkering with cycles and motorcycles. He is a member of London Clarion Cycle Club.
Subjects: Art & Visual Culture
Biography
I served an Engineering Apprenticeship before going to university.Education
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Served Engineering Apprenticeship - Apprentice of the Year
BEd(Hons) - University of Manchester
MA Fine Art - UCA
Areas of Research / Professional Expertise
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Currently researching into Land Speed Record attempts.
Personal Interests
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Cycling, motorcycling, motorsport, fine art
Books
News
Top of the Rock
By: Andrew Livesey
Delighted to be in New York to see the MET and the MoMA. This photo is from the top of the Rockafeller Building.
Re-building engine in 1930 MG Midget
By: Andrew Livesey
Subjects: Education
Recently I have been helping a friend re-build the engine of this 1939 MG Midget.
Thanet Road Club Hill Climb
By: Andrew Livesey
Subjects: Other, Sports and Leisure
I've just finished writing my latest book about bicycle engineering and technology, to be realease for pre-ordering soon. The photo me last season, riding to 5th place, in the Thanet Road Club Hill Climb. I'm hoping to do better this year.
Turner Fringe Awards Margate
By: Andrew Livesey
Subjects: Art & Visual Culture
I was lucky to be among the short-listed artists at the Turner Fringe, the main judge is Tracey emin who I'm pictured with here.
Lockdown - so looking at good times before March 2020
By: Andrew Livesey
Lockdown means no socialising - so looking at good times in recent past with fellow artists in Kent - Suggs who's music is really cheerful.
T Level Ambassador
By: Andrew Livesey
I was delighted to be appointed an Ambassador for T Levels. These are the new qualifications to be offered at Level 3. I'm a member of the group which is designing these new qualifictions for the Engineering sector.
The photo shows me and two colleagues at the House of Commons where I was delighted to meet, and speak to, both politicians and a group the first T Level students.
NB: The picture is an official Government Photograph taken on the terrace by the Thames.
Receiving IMI Achievement Award - Highly Commended from Prince Michael of Kent
By: Andrew Livesey
Andrew Livesey receiving an Institute of the Motor Industry Individual Achievement Award from Prince Michael of Kent. This was a moment to savour. Thank you to all my colleagues at the IMI.