Organised by IOM3, sponsored by The Worshipful Company of Armourers & Brasiers and Henry Royce Institute, the Young Persons' Lecture Competition invites students and professionals up to the age of 28 to deliver a short lecture (12 to 15 mins) on a materials, minerals, mining, packaging, clay technology, wood science or engineering related subject. 

Candidates compete in a series of heats organised by IOM3 Local Societies, from which regional finalists are selected to compete in the national final. The winner goes on to represent their country in the Young Persons' World Lecture Competition.

2023 Young Persons' Lecture Competition UK final

The 2023 YPLC UK final was held at The Armourers' Hall, London on Wednesday 3 May. Meet the finalists: 

Georgina Burgoyne Morris - Winner

Georgina Burgoyne Morris - Winner

South East

Toby Reid - 2nd place

Toby Reid - 2nd place

Midlands

Phil Smith - 3rd place

Phil Smith - 3rd place

South West & South Wales

Thomas Hughes

Thomas Hughes

North West & North Wales

Henry Saunders

Henry Saunders

North East

Gillean Brook

Gillean Brook

Scotland