Education & Training
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining accredits courses leading to academic and professional qualifications in engineering and other areas of materials science. See our list of UK universities offering IOM3-accredited qualifications, apply for IOM3 accreditation for your own course, or see our guidelines on further learning.
The Institute provides a range of industry-recognised packaging qualifications including the Diploma in Packaging Technology and Certificate in Packaging, as well as tailored courses for companies.
Schools and Student Starpack Awards
Designed to attract the cream of the UK's young people to a career in packaging design and technology, the Student and Schools Starpack Awards play an important role in fostering talent within the nation's schools, colleges and universities. The Schools Starpack Awards provide computer technology and cash prizes for the schools, while the winners of the Student Starpack Awards enjoy expenses-paid work experience and trips abroad.