The world’s first transatlantic fiber-optic cable is being ripped up after 37 years on the sea floor TAT-8 to be removed after entering service in 1988, broke in 2002 News By Luke James Launched in 1988, it provided the blueprint model for every undersea internet cable that followed. Subsea Environmental Services…...
Artists’ open letter backs new glass-making hub
Pamela Bilalova North East and Cumbria Published 19 February 2026 More than 200 glass and ceramics practitioners have signed an open letter in support of a new glass-making hub in a city. Glassworks, in the former Peter Smith Antiques building in the Sunniside area of Sunderland, is planned to replace the…...
Glass in the 21st Century: The Material That Shapes Modern Life
In the 21st century, glass has become one of the most quietly essential materials of modern civilization. Transparent yet powerful, refined yet endlessly adaptable, glass connects technology, sustainability, architecture, and daily life in ways few materials can rival. At the heart of modern cities, glass defines how we live and…...
Collect 2026
26 Feb – 1 Mar On sale: Collect 2026 Somerset House once again prepares to welcome back Collect, the world’s leading international art fair for contemporary craft and collectible design. Featuring up to 40 specialist galleries from across the globe, Collect 2026 offers an unrivalled opportunity to discover and invest in museum-quality…...
Glass Sellers – Continuing to support the Glass Industry
Congratulations to the 2025 Rising Star Award winners! The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London continued its long history of supporting education in the UK glass manufacturing sector and recognising outstanding industry achievements by sponsoring the Rising Star Awards at Glass Focus 2025. Images: © We Are Awesome Ltd…...
Forging Bonds in Flight and Fellowship: The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers at RAF Leeming’s 85th Anniversary
In a proud celebration of heritage, innovation, and camaraderie, The Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers was honoured to accept an invitation to the 85th anniversary of RAF Leeming, a cornerstone of the Royal Air Force’s operational excellence. Bustling in the heart of North Yorkshire, RAF Leeming trains, delivers, and supports…...
Glass Sellers shaping a sustainable future for GLASS
In recent days, members of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London were prominent figures during milestone events in St Helens that will have major influence in shaping a sustainable future for the international glass manufacturing sector. Proudly sporting the Glass Sellers coat of arms, Past Master Richard Katz…...
Association for Science Education Summer 2025 Technicians Conference
The ASE Technicians Committee is currently drawing together plans for its summer day-long conference – it will be on 11th July at Bolton School BL1 4PA (Greater Manchester). Watch this space for the most up to date information and should you wish to present a session please click here, (deadline Thursday 17th…...
International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025) Kolkata, India
Glass Sellers prominent at ICG 2025 Liverymen Alastair Cormack, Dave Fordham, Stuart Hakes and John Parker were prominent figures among over 550 attendees at the prestigious 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG 2025) in Kolkata this week. A triennial conference considered one of the most important on the global glass events…...
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