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Workshop: Industrial Symbiosis in the Ceramic Sector - Solid Waste

On November 21, 2024, the University of Aveiro welcomed 85 participants to a workshop aimed at fostering the development of innovative systems for the effective reuse of waste in the cement and ceramic industries. The event highlighted practices in industrial symbiosis and circular economy, bringing together representatives from leading companies in the sector and research centers.

Participants

Represented at the event were: Revigrés, Corbário Minerais Industriais, MOTA Soluções Cerâmicas, Grestel, BAGlass,... Read more

Posted by SPM - Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais on 3 December 2024

SOCIEMAT celebrates 2024 World Materials Day #DMMateriales24

As in previous years, SOCIEMAT joined other FEMS - Federation of European Materials Societies Member Societies to celebrate the World Materials Day. The main event was held at CaminosUPM Universidad Politécnica de Madrid on the 6 November. Members of SOCIEMAT have also organized... Read more

Posted by SOCIEMAT - Sociedad Española de Materiales on 11 November 2024

2024 Materials Day Celebrated by FEMS Member Societies

The 2024 Materials Day will be celebrated on Wednesday 6 November and the FEMS Member Societies are organising a series of events:

IOM3 - 19th & 20th century zinc white paints: Multidimensional physico-chemical characterization
Annual lecture series showcasing the synergy between materials science and art.

SPM - Portuguese Materials Society - ... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 24 October 2024

FEMS Web & Social Media Executive appointed

From the FEMS Management Committee

As of October, Ms Joana Sousa has taken over the role of FEMS Web & Social Media Executive. On... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 16 October 2024

FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2024 takes place in Manchester, UK

IOM3 hosts FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2024 in Manchester, UK.

When Dr Kate Thornton, IOM3 President... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 6 August 2024

MRS SERBIA Award for a Lasting and Outstanding Contribution to Materials Science and Engineering for 2024

MRS Serbia

The Executive Board of the MRS-Serbia is proud to announce the competition for the Award for a Lasting and Outstanding Contribution to Materials Science and Engineering for 2024.

The Award for a Lasting and Outstanding Contribution to Materials Science and Engineering is awarded to the most distinguished scientists for their overall scientific achievements which have contributed significantly to the advancement of this areas of science, the enhancement of university teaching, education of young scientists and upholding the reputation of the Materials Research... Read more

Posted by Materials Research Society of Serbia on 2 January 2024

Asst Prof Anna Zervaki looks back at her term as FEMS President

What would you consider to be the greatest achievement and highlight of your presidency?

The last two years were truly unique for me. My tenure as FEMS President provided me the opportunity to serve the European Materials Societies towards materializing our common vision on shaping a brighter future via advanced materials. Key moments of my chairmanship include FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2022 in Coimbra as well as FEMS EUROMAT 2023 in Frankfurt last September, both excellent events in terms of participation and scientific program. Both... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 15 December 2023

SOCIEMAT celebrates 2023 World Materials Day

As in previous years, SOCIEMAT joined other FEMS Member Societies to celebrate World Materials Day. The main event was held at the Polytechnic University of Madrid on 8 November. Members of SOCIEMAT also organized events in Seville, Barcelona and Ciudad Real.

During the event we enjoyed talks given by materials experts: Prof Perla Wahnon, President of COSCE (Spanish Confederation of Scientific Societies) spoke to us about The importance of the Scientific Societies in the scientific and technological development and the social challenges ... Read more

Posted by SOCIEMAT - Sociedad Española de Materiales on 13 November 2023

IOM3 responds to Prime Minister’s speech

The recent Prime Minister's speech rolls back previous government commitments, undermining confidence and dismantling the certainty required by industry to justify investment in the UK.

The use of negative rhetoric, repeating phrases of ‘sacrifice’, ‘unacceptable costs’ and ‘burdens on families’, also risks undermining public confidence in measures to reach net-zero. This is especially problematic when those measures are in many cases likely to save people money in the longer term.

IOM3 welcomes the commitment in the Prime Minister... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 28 September 2023

Q&A With FEMS EUROMAT 2023 CHAIR & CO-CHAIR

After one of the most successful FEMS EUROMAT conferences, we caught up with Prof Ehrenfried Zschech (Chair, left) and Prof Eric Le Bourhis (co-Chair, right)

... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 19 September 2023

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