A top industry designer has been secured as guest speaker for the 2012 Design Innovation in Plastics (DIP) Award.

Biodegradable packaging can only be a positive step but insufficient information and unregulated marketing could lead to more harm than good. Packaging Professional asks a panel of experts.

A novel nanocomposite could improve the mechanical and thermal properties and decrease the oxygen permeability of barrier packaging.

Technology Networks is an ERDF funded project that offers places on study tours and placements to European centres of excellence to share good practice, develop collaborations and receive vital guidance on research and development.

The Cogent 2011 Annual Report sets out an overview of their activities on behalf of the industries to support them in securing relevant skills.

The 'early-bird' registration for conference and accommodation closes on 25 January 2012

This one day conference will consider Advances in Protective Clothing through the latest innovations in materials science and design.

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.

The FOAMS® 2012 conference will be held September 12-13 in Barcelona, Spain.