The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining

Asset for British Science Week, being celebrated between 6-15 March 2026, on a green IOM3 branded background. Text says: a ten-day celebration of science, tech, engineering and maths.

Celebrate #BritishScienceWeek with #MaterialsWorld 🔭

British Science Week is an annual celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths and a great reminder of how these disciplines influence everything around us.

Explore the latest open access content 👇
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Asset for Chartered Week (23-27 Feb 2026) on a yellow branded background with orange circles and a blue callout bubble. Asset also features IOM3 logo in a circle.

On the last day of #CharteredWeek, a huge thank you to the attendees of the Road to Chartership webinar and our Chartership podcast guests for participating.

We also signed a joint letter to the Government, championing professional registration and chartership

Read more 👉 iom3.info/4l17dOn

2026 IOM3 Awards & Prizes now open asset with images of medals and the deadline for nominations date 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT. Awards & prizes are free to enter.

Two days to go before nominations close for the 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes

⏰ Deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT
🎖️ Free to enter, with medals and cash prizes for selected winners.

Find out more and nominate today 👉 iom3.info/4buZHZg

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#CharteredWeek celebrates #RegisteredProfessionals and their commitment to setting standards of competence and leadership.

We’ve brought the three awarding bodies together to share their insight on the importance of chartership.

Take a look at what they have to say 👇 iom3.info/3QxfX0d

IOM3 Investigates Mythbusting Chartership asset on teal blue background and magnifying glass.

In the latest episode of #IOM3Investigates for #CharteredWeek, we discover the pathways to chartership and the role it plays in a professional, public-facing career.

Listen to the episode 👉 iom3.info/4aRvjXc

We're pleased to be returning this year as one of the sponsors for @stemlgbtqyou.bsky.social.

We look forward to supporting the event. Register below 👇

We welcome the statement from @raeng.org.uk, and our partner body, the Engineering Council, which includes a new fifth ethical principle that reflects the evolving landscape and the professional commitments that professionally registered engineers make to society.

#CharteredWeek

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To mark the beginning of #CharteredWeek 2026, we signed a joint message to the Government with 39 other licensed awarding bodies in the Chartered Alliance, on #chartered status and the trust, professional standards of conduct and competence that underpin it.

Read the full letter👇
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Over the past year, a dedicated working group has reviewed and refreshed our mission and vision to make them clearer, outward looking and aligned with the values guiding our work across the materials, minerals & mining community.

Discover our new mission & vision 👉 iom3.info/4kRrx4D

#WeAreIOM3

IOM3 celebrates Chartered Week between 23-27 February 2026. Asset is yellow with orange circles, and blue callout box with Chartered Week dates, and red IOM3 logo.

This is the second year we’re supporting #CharteredWeek, celebrating the commitment of chartered professionals.

To kick off the week, our Student & Early Career Committee will be holding a free webinar on the 'Road to Chartership' on 24 February.

Register 👇
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IOM3 announces partnership with EqualEngineers We’re working with EqualEngineers to help create a more inclusive engineering profession.

We’re partnering with EqualEngineers to create a more inclusive and safe engineering community. Together, we’ll support learning, opportunity and belonging across the sector.

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#InclusionInEngineering
#EngineeringDiversity

#OnThisDay in 1894, Constance Tipper was born. Her groundbreaking Tipper Test transformed our understanding of steel brittleness in cold temperatures.

Tipper’s determination and brilliance continue to inspire generations of scientists and engineers. Find out about #IOM3History 👇
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IOM3Pride Group Raising awareness and supporting equality of opportunity for LGBTQIA+ identifying IOM3 members.

We're celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month.

Our member network - IOM3 Pride Group is a voluntary committee whose goal is to achieve equality of opportunity for LGBTQ+ identifying IOM3 members.

Find out more about #IOM3Pride Group and join us 👇
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2026 IOM3 Awards & Prizes now open asset with images of medals and the deadline for nominations date 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT. Awards & prizes are free to enter.

Nominations are open for the 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes

Know someone making an impact in materials, minerals or mining? Nominate them to celebrate excellence.

⏰ Deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT
🎖️ Free to enter, with medals and cash prizes for selected winners

Find out more 👉 iom3.info/4buZHZg

Welcoming the new Chair of ADM3 Animesh Anand MIMMM was elected Chair of the Ably Different in Materials, Minerals & Mining (ADM3) Group.

#ADM3 | Ably Different in Materials, Minerals & Mining Group (ADM3)

We're pleased to welcome the new chair of ADM3 - Animesh Anand MIMMM.

Read the full news release 👇
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#OnThisDay in 1813, Sir Henry Bessemer was born in Charlton, Hertfordshire, England.

The Bessemer Room in IOM3 London is named in his honour. Learn more about the room and our venue 👉 iom3.info/45hNfbA

Find out more about #IOM3History 👉 iom3.info/4sLEFfp

Strengthening our Institute through Affiliated Local Societies IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM writes about the importance of our Affiliated Local Societies (ALS)

As a member of IOM3, you can join a host of communities in your local area.

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM writes on the importance of our Affiliated Local Societies (ALS) and how they help strengthen the Institute.

Read the blog 👇
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IOM3Journals asset showing the front covers of the top 5 IOM3 journals in 2025: International Materials Reviews, Materials Science and Technology, Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, Ironmaking and Steelmaking, and Science and Technology of Welding and Joining. The IOM3 logo and hashtag #IOM3journals are also visible.

Want to access world-class materials, minerals and mining research? 📃

#IOM3Journals publishes 16 research journals in partnership with @sagepub.com , as part of our commitment to sharing knowledge in materials, minerals and mining.

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2026 IOM3 Awards & Prizes now open asset with images of medals and the deadline for nominations date 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT. Awards & prizes are free to enter.

Nominations are open for the 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes

Know someone making an impact in materials, minerals or mining? Nominate them to celebrate excellence.

⏰ Deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT
🎖️ Free to enter, with medals and cash prizes for selected winners

Find out more 👉 iom3.info/4buZHZg

#IOM3Library welcomes you back in 2026 📚

Our Institute's history goes back more than 150 years.

In this time, the IOM3 Library has housed several texts, reports, journals and a heritage collection.

Explore the IOM3 Library 👉 iom3.info/4h1EBRq

2026 IOM3 Awards & Prizes now open asset with images of medals and the deadline for nominations date 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT. Awards & prizes are free to enter.

🏆 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes are open

Know someone making a difference in materials, minerals or mining?

Nominate them and help recognise achievement across our profession

⏰ Deadline: 28 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
🎖️Free to enter, with many awards open to all

Submit your entry 👉 iom3.info/4sb3pNW

M3P3 2025: bringing our communities together A look back at M3P3 and how our communities came together

Reflecting on #M3P3, two days of open conversations, learning and collaboration across materials, minerals and mining.

Thanks to everyone who joined us.

Read more and listen to our latest #IOM3Investigates podcast 👇

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Seasons Greetings from IOM3 asset, with text: IOM3 will close at 1pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen on Friday 2 January 2026.

As the year comes to a close, we would like to extend our gratitude to the IOM3 community. 👏

Please note that our offices will close on 24 December at 1:00pm and reopen on 2 January.

We wish you a restful festive season and a happy New Year.

Young Persons' World Lecture Competition celebrates 20 years 2025 will mark two decades of the early career researchers and students' participation in YPWLC.

#IOM3SECG | Celebrating 20 Years of #YPWLC

This year, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Young Persons' World Lecture Competition online, spotlighting previous winners of the competition.

Where are the winners today? Find out more about them 👉 iom3.info/3KVHVUp

Seasons Greetings from IOM3 asset, with text: IOM3 will close at 1pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen on Friday 2 January 2026.

As the year comes to a close and we prepare for the holiday season, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the IOM3 community.

Please note that our offices will close on Wednesday, 24 December at 1 pm and reopen on Friday, 2 January 2026.

IOM3 Investigates asset on the top 3 podcasts of 2025 with the IOM3 logo.

#IOM3Investigates - wrapping up 2025! 🎙️
This year, we published 12 podcast episodes and covered topics from challenges in the mining industry to advice for early-career professionals in the industry.

We're pleased to share with you our top 3 podcasts of 2025!
Listen at 👉 iom3.info/4p7Rq0K

2026 IOM3 Awards & Prizes now open asset with images of medals and the deadline for nominations date 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT. Awards & prizes are free to enter.

🏆 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes are open

Know someone making a difference in materials, minerals or mining?

Nominate them and help recognise achievement across our profession

⏰ Deadline: 28 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
🎖️Free to enter, with many awards open to all

Submit your entry 👉 iom3.info/4sb3pNW

IOM3 2025 End of Year Review As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on a year of progress and connection across the Institute

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of progress at IOM3

From launching our first #M3P3 event to growing member engagement, policy impact and #WeAreIOM3, this year has been shaped by our community

Thank you to our members, volunteers and staff

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IOM3Journals asset showing the front covers of the top 5 IOM3 journals in 2025: International Materials Reviews, Materials Science and Technology, Interdisciplinary Science Reviews, Ironmaking and Steelmaking, and Science and Technology of Welding and Joining. The IOM3 logo and hashtag #IOM3journals are also visible.

#IOM3Journals 2025 highlights 🎉

1️⃣ International Materials Reviews
2️⃣ Materials Science & Technology
3️⃣ Interdisciplinary Science Reviews
4️⃣ Ironmaking & Steelmaking
5️⃣ Science & Technology of Welding & Joining

Members get free access to all 16 IOM3 journals plus 70+ more via @journals.sagepub.com

We are IOM3 Many disciplines. One community. Shaping the future.

Many disciplines. One community. Shaping the future.

#WeAreIOM3 celebrates who we are, what we do and why it matters.

Across 22 Technical Communities, we share stories from across materials, minerals and mining.

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