Organised by IOM3, the Young Persons' Lecture Competition invites students and early career professionals (from 18 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. 

 

2027 YPLC local heats

 

Enter the 2027 YPLC 

Entrants compete in a series of heats organised by IOM3 Affiliated Local Societies, from which regional finalists are selected to compete in the 2027 UK final on Wednesday 26 May at The Armourers' Hall in London. 

Submit your abstract to enter the local heat of your choice.

List of local heats

 

Adam Garside | 2026 winner

Adam Garside | 2026 winner

I want to thank IOM3, the Worshipful Company of Armourers & Brasiers, the Henry Royce Institute, the Midland Institute of Mining Engineers and all my friends and family. It’s been such an honour to be able to represent South West and South Wales, and it’s been a wonderful experience sharing the stage with so many other passionate young engineers.

Heena Faulder | 2026 2nd place

Heena Faulder | 2026 2nd place

Participating in the YPLC completely changed me as a presenter and a professional. It forced me to step far out of my comfort zone to present my research, but the experience was incredibly rewarding. The entire atmosphere was very warm and welcoming, which made a massive difference. During the recording, the IOM3 team were absolutely fantastic at putting my nerves to rest, allowing me to focus on delivering my presentation with greater confidence.

Emilia Russell | 2024 winner

Emilia Russell | 2024 winner

The 2024 YPLC was such an incredible experience! Getting to meet some amazing PhD students and learn about their research, and having the opportunity to talk about my own in such a beautiful venue feels like a dream come true. I am honoured to have been awarded first place and I am really looking forward to being able to communicate my research on an even larger scale in the future.

Lauren Eggleton | 2022 winner

Lauren Eggleton | 2022 winner

I just feel honoured the judges felt mine was worthy of winning compared to everybody else as the standard was so high!

Mia Maric | 2021 winner

Mia Maric | 2021 winner

Participating in the UK final was a really great experience, all of the talks were so unique and interesting. I am really excited to compete at the YPWLC not only to meet and collaborate with other young scientists, but also learn about the diversity of research happening globally within the field of materials.

2026 YPLC final

 

The 2027 Young Persons' Lecture Competition will be held on Thursday 27 May at The Armourers' Hall in London. 

2027 Young Persons' Lecture Competition UK finalists

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