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Special issue of Material-ES devoted to Materials Science in Brazil

The Spanish Materials Society, SOCIEMAT, just published a new issue of the scientific journal, Material-ES, on this occasion a special issue devoted to the Materials Science carried out in Unesc - Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Brazil. Guest Editor: Sabrina Arcaro. 

Content:

- Calcium phosphate coating in stainless steel AISI 316L using eletrodeposition for biological applications. C. E. Moretto; A. L.S. Niero; H. B. Modolon; L. B. Teixeira; K. B... Read more

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

Meet the 2023 FEMS Master Thesis Award finalists

The FEMS Master Thesis Award final will be held on Wednesday 6 September (14:30 CET, Room HZ14) during FEMS EUROMAT 2023. Four finalists, winners of their national FEMS Master Thesis finals will give a 10-minute presentation and answer judges' questions to become the overall winner.

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

IOM3 submits report on critical minerals value chain skills gaps to UK government

The report explores the growing skills gaps within the critical minerals value chain and the serious risks this poses to the UK economy.

To support government and the UK’s Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre, IOM3 consulted key stakeholders from across industry, associations and academia to undertake a preliminary assessment of the current critical minerals skills landscape to gain a qualitative understanding of the skills gaps and challenges.

The report, ‘The talent gap: critical skills for critical materials’ highlighted that, due to growing demand, a... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 10 August 2023

IOM3 AGM 2023

The IOM3 Annual General Meeting 2023 will be held on 12 September online and in person at IOM3 headquarters in London.

Current members of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining are invited to attend the Institute's Annual General Meeting 2023.

This will be held on Tuesday 12 September at 12:00 BST at 297 Euston Road, London NW1 3AD. The meeting can also be attended online - on registration you will receive a personal link to join our live stream. 

All members of the Institute may attend the Annual General Meeting, though only Corporate members... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 10 August 2023

Portuguese Materials Society - New board for 2023-2025

The new Board of the Portuguese Society of Materials was elected at the General Assembly on the 12th of July

The Portuguese Society of Materials elects its new board last Wednesday, July 12th. The A list, headed by Sandra Carvalho, won the election unanimously.

Action Program 2023 – 2025:

This list was built following the work that has been carried out at the Portuguese Materials Society (SPM), with the intention that the new President and Vice-President belong to the outgoing Board.  In this way, it is ensured that the new board... Read more

Posted by SPM - Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais on 20 July 2023

FEMS EUROMAT 2023 Plenary Speakers - Dr Constantinos Stoumpos

In the run up to FEMS EUROMAT 2023 meet the distinguished scientista dn researchers who will be delivering plenary lectures.

The Emergence of Halide Perovskites: Past and Future

Dr Constantinos Stoumpos - 2023 FEMS Materials Science & Technology Prize winner

 

What are you most looking forward to for FEMS EUROMAT 2023

Attending FEMS EUROMAT 2023 will be a great opportunity for me to interact in person with colleagues from different principles of materials science.

How important are... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 20 July 2023

2023 Starpack Students winners announced

The winners of this year’s Starpack Students competition were announced on 22 June in London.

12 judges made up an independent panel of packaging and design experts who came together to judge packaging created by young designers. A total of 111 entries were received and marked on innovation, design, sustainability, quality and market potential.

Jude Allan MIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Group, said ‘It was an absolute delight to host the Starpack Students 2023 awards ceremony yesterday, it is such a privilege to be involved in such an inspiring event. The high-... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 29 June 2023

15th International Conference on Titanium takes place in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre hosted Titanium 2023 between 12-16 June.

Over the five day programme the conference hosted 500 delegates, 423 sessions and showcased 39 posters across 13 technical areas, covering resource and energy efficiency and materials 4.0. As the conference progressed, it became clear each session reinforced the importance of working together to share ideas to accelerate progress in the reuse and recycling of titanium alloys. Delegate feedback also confirmed this commitment to individually and collectively playing an essential part to limit... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 29 June 2023

IOM3 announces 2023 award winners

Congratulations to the 2023 Awards & Prizes winners of the Institute.

Representing the highest achieving individuals and groups in the field of materials, minerals, and mining, IOM3 Awards & Prizes raise awareness of engineering and scientific excellence and industry best practice.

Dr Kate Thornton CEng CSci FIMMM, IOM3 President, said ‘Recognising the achievements of members, who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and quality of work in their fields is important to showcase best practice and encourage others'.

'Congratulations to all... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 29 June 2023

IOM3 publishes 2022 Annual Report

IOM3 has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2022.

In 2022, IOM3 has continued its charitable work to advance and develop all aspects of materials, minerals, and mining, including by being the best professional membership body it can be. Supporting professionals in those fields to be champions of the transition to a low-carbon, resilient and resource-efficient society remained central to that work.

In order to help showcase this role, we partnered with Content With Purpose to produce the multi-media campaign Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero. This uses... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 29 June 2023

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