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The global network for the materials cycle, promoting sustainability and greater circularity in the extraction, processing and use of natural resources

 

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IOM3 member benefits include access to knowledge and information, career support, professional qualifications, training events, grants, achievement awards, access to networking groups and a free member magazine. Learn more about IOM3 membership and how we can support you.

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Cavendish Lecture Series: Scaling AI Across Multiple Steel Sites: From Pilot to Practice

Join us for the 13th webinar in the Cavendish Lecture Series.

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Hydrogen Energy - Current State & Contribution to the Energy Transition

Find out more about the evolving state of hydrogen energy in the UK and its contribution to the net-zero transition.

2nd International Conference on Surface Science, Engineering & Technology (SSET-2026)

Advances in fundamental & applied aspects of surface technology to achieve solutions to global challenges

Manchester

 

Upcoming courses

Fundamentals of Heat Treatment Autumn 2026

One-day course on heat treatment processes and their effects on microstructure, properties, and performance

Virtual

Introduction to Corrosion & its Prevention Autumn 2026

Focussing on the fundamentals of corrosion and how it can be prevented

Virtual

Failure Mode & Effects Analysis

An introductory course on FMEA methodology, risk prioritisation and continual improvement

Virtual

 

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IOM3 members receive 20% off all Training courses year-round, plus an additional 10% saving when booking at least eight weeks in advance.

Whether you're looking to build new skills, maintain your CPD, or get ahead with your learning goals, schedule your training through to the end of the year and make the most of your membership.

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