The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers are accepting
applications for their 2012 Venture Prize. The Royal Society are also accepting nominations for a range of awards.
China can now boast more materials science papers than any other
country, but as we move into 2012, just how far advanced is research and
development? Eoin Redahan finds out.
The ability of small businesses to borrow money is a key to economic growth, particularly in manufacturing and engineering. Government plans are in place to increase lending to businesses, but it is being questioned whether greater credit availability is actually allowing companies to borrow more.
Winners of the IOM3 2011 Special and Publication Awards were presented with their medals and prizes at an Awards Lunch at the Institute's London office
A system for repairing failing gas pipes has been developed that is said
to be more economical and energy efficient than traditional wet layup
methods.
This November we are celebrating Surface Engineeringas our Journal of the Month. One of the Institute’s cluster of publications on surface science and engineering, Surface Engineering falls within the remit of the IOM3 Surface Engineering Division. It is published on behalf of the Institute by Maney. Visit the Journal of the Month page to view articles from Editor and Editorial Board, the history of the journal, discounted subscriptions and access free online content.
We would like to draw your attention to a prestigious new award to recognise outstanding contributions to research in chemistry and materials science, the £50,000 AkzoNobel UK Science Award.
