This section contains a comprehensive list of links grouped under the following main headings.

Please also refer to our Technical Community microsites for links relevant to specific activity sectors

• Materials Science and Engineering Information Gateways
  
  
• Minerals and Mining Information Gateways
  
  
• Packaging Information Gateways
  
  
• Business Information and Trading Sites
  
  
• UK Professional Institutions and Societies
  
  
• European Materials, Minerals and Mining Organisations
  
  
• International Materials, Minerals and Mining Organisations
  
  
• Worldwide Materials, Minerals and Mining Organisations by Continent
  
  
• UK Industry Organisations and Trade Associations

Ceramics
Composites
Metals
Minerals and Mining
Packaging
Plastics and Rubber
Surface Engineering


• UK Research Organisations
  
  
• University Materials, Minerals and Mining Departments

UK
Worldwide



• Historical
  
  
• Educational resources
  
  
• Other useful sites

General
Patents Offices
Recruitment
Research Councils
Standards Information
Women Scientists and Engineers