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Fiona Erskine

Engineer. Writer. Swimmer.

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Engineering Intelligence – INWED

Posted on June 19, 2026

Tuesday 23rd June is the International Women in Engineering Day and the theme this year is Engineering Intelligence – aimed at highlighting the ‘breadth of expertise, judgement and leadership women …

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Interview in E&T

Posted on May 18, 2025

I was delighted to be interviewed by fellow author Nick Smith in Behalf of the Engineering and Technology Magazine E&T. We talk about pen names, the world of work, tools …

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A Female James Bond

Posted on February 2, 2020

Part I – Is it time for a female James Bond?  “Is nothing sacred?” meowed Spike the cat, official representative of the men in my life. “Your sex has appropriated …

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Banqiao

Posted on October 20, 2018

To read about my visit to the Banqiao Dam in Henan Province, China, in September 2018, click here On 8th of August 1975, about one hour after midnight, the Banqiao …

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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Posted on October 20, 2018

On 3rd December 1984, not long after midnight,  a runaway reaction in a pesticide factory released toxic gases which blew over the sleeping town of Bhopal, capital of the state …

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Women in Engineering

Posted on June 22, 2018

#SmashStereotypesToBits In a recent campaign to encourage careers in engineering, a group of female engineers stage an epic pillow fight involving catapults, explosions and drones. I watched the IET video and found …

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Sunny southern sojourn with friends and family and a stonkingly good book. London looking stunning!


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Sunny southern sojourn with friends and family and a stonkingly good book. London looking stunning!


In Houston for the day job, I went back to visit my old house and primary school from when my dad had a sabbatical at Rice University. Fleming park is much smaller than I remember but the fire ants are still there! Highlight was a full Tex-Mex with Theresa and Bhopal expert Kenneth Bloch – plans afoot for a new book.


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In Houston for the day job, I went back to visit my old house and primary school from when my dad had a sabbatical at Rice University. Fleming park is much smaller than I remember but the fire ants are still there! Highlight was a full Tex-Mex with Theresa and Bhopal expert Kenneth Bloch - plans afoot for a new book.


I swam 24km in 5 days. Hard work?

Try tuna canning, salt drying or sulphur mining…

https://fionaerskine.substack.com/p/sulphur-and-salt


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I swam 24km in 5 days. Hard work? Try tuna canning, salt drying or sulphur mining... https://fionaerskine.substack.com/p/sulphur-and-salt


Goodbye #egadiislands and thank you @swimtrek for an amazing week – 24 kilometres with wonderful guides, fellow swimmers and multicoloured fishes!


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Goodbye #egadiislands and thank you @swimtrek for an amazing week - 24 kilometres with wonderful guides, fellow swimmers and multicoloured fishes!


This week #PhosphateRocks e-book is only £0.99 in UK

Who doesn`t love a story about a demolition gone wrong? @raine_clouds_writes @lesleykellyauthor

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phosphate-Rocks-Death-Ten-Objects-ebook/dp/B0CTRRXKNY

PS: The audio book narrated by @rain.goblin is pretty special too


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This week #PhosphateRocks e-book is only £0.99 in UK Who doesn't love a story about a demolition gone wrong? @raine_clouds_writes @lesleykellyauthor https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phosphate-Rocks-Death-Ten-Objects-ebook/dp/B0CTRRXKNY PS: The audio book narrated by @rain.goblin is pretty special too


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HullNoir avatar Hull Noir @HullNoir ·
25 Jun 2070099209546612764

We're thrilled our next guest will be @radiomukhers. Abir will be talking about 'The Pinnacle', 15th July (7pm).

It's free to attend @hull_libraries (Central) or via the online stream. All the info on the link below 📚

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EastHullPete avatar Peter Fleming @EastHullPete ·
21 Jun 2068632009140850768

If you can get there then do, these sessions are hilarious

erskine_fiona avatar Fiona Erskine @erskine_fiona ·
21 Jun 2068627201600168097

Produce a best seller in an hour with the #northerncrimesyndicate at @BoroLibraries Tuesday 23rd June 6.30pm.
@TrevorWoodWrite @judithoreilly @robparkerauthor @rutherfordbooks #chrismacgregor
https://www.crossingthetees.org/whats_on/whose-crime-is-it-anyway/

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SafetyIChemE avatar IChemE Safety Centre @SafetyIChemE ·
13 May 2054534685577937110

📢 Latest Loss Prevention Bulletin Issue - Marking 40 Years Since Chernobyl

The issue offers valuable insights for anyone committed to strengthening process safety.

A sincere thank‑you to all contributors for their continued commitment

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4uCIfIS

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erskine_fiona avatar Fiona Erskine @erskine_fiona ·
24 Apr 2047678863136682020

This weekend marks the 40 year anniversary of the worst recorded nuclear accident.
There is still much to learn.
#Chernobyl #Chornobyl #nuclearenergy #processsafety
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novelcarolyn avatar Carolyn Kirby @novelcarolyn ·
16 Mar 2033666768254767558

Still plenty of events to come!😁 More info and ticket links here: 👉 https://www.carolynkirby.com/blank-page-3

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erskine_fiona avatar Fiona Erskine @erskine_fiona ·
12 Mar 2032025188196389265

How refreshing to read @Megankstack in the @nytimes
‘A zombie regime, humiliated and crushed? Why do I find myself thinking of Russia’s Soviet Union-to-Vladimir Putin trajectory?’

erskine_fiona avatar Fiona Erskine @erskine_fiona ·
17 Feb 2023677648132862457

Top cinema visit #1 was the glorious #HAMNET - a reminder of just how good a movie can be

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erskine_fiona avatar Fiona Erskine @erskine_fiona ·
17 Feb 2023675382592147626

Movie #2 of #3 - Astonishing #Marama . New Zealand horror is not for the faint hearted, but even if (like me) you close your eyes, the brilliant sound will fill in the gaps. Unforgettably…

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erskine_fiona avatar Fiona Erskine @erskine_fiona ·
17 Feb 2023635054044311683

Thoroughly enjoyed #3 of 3 cinema visits #WutheringHeightsMovie - a book I have always loathed. Over analysis does it no favours, I was swept away by the sound and visuals… and it’s laugh-out loud funny in places which leavens the grinding grimness.

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