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FEMS Web & Social Media Executive

FEMS Web & Social Media Executive

FEMS is now recruiting  for a Web & Social Media Executive position to replace the current Communications Manager. The Web & Social Media Executive will report to the Executive Secretary and oversee FEMS external communications. For more information, please...

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FEMS Executive Committee meeting (London, 26 February)

FEMS Executive Committee meeting (London, 26 February)

The first FEMS Executive Committee meeting under the Presidency of Prof Eric Le Bourhis was held at IOM3 HQ in London on 26 February. The Committee discussed regular business, progress on future events such as FEMS Junior EUROMAT (Granada, 12-16 July, abstract...

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Newly Edited History of FEMS

Newly Edited History of FEMS

The history of the Federation of European Materials Societies – from the beginnings of the national materials societies to the creation of a European federation By Peter Paul Schepp, Frankfurt, Feb 2020 FEMS is very pleased to be able to post a fascinating article...

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FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2020

FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2020

The deadline for sending your abstracts has been extended. New deadline: March 20 Send your abstract HERE. FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2020 will take place 15-19 November 2020* in the beautiful city of Granada in southern Spain. *: New dates fixed due to Covid-19 pandemic....

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Paloma Fernandez looks back on her term as FEMS President

Paloma Fernandez looks back on her term as FEMS President

What would you consider to be the greatest achievement and highlight of your Presidency? It is very difficult to pick one as it is the work of a team. I am sure everyone will have their own opinion of a milestone from this last couple of years. The EUROMAT Conference...

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Questions to the new FEMS President, Eric Le Bourhis

Questions to the new FEMS President, Eric Le Bourhis

Eric, please tell us a bit about yourself. I have been involved in Materials Science for many years, first working for a glass company and then pursuing a career in academia. I have been involved with research (Small Scale Mechanics), teaching and mentoring. I also...

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