5th Postgraduate Research Symposium on Ferrous Metallurgy 2022

A research symposium organised by the Materials Processing Institute and supported by the Armourers & Brasiers’ Company and the Iron & Steel Society of IOM3.

The symposium gives universities, researchers and businesses the opportunity to find out about the latest thinking on ferrous metallurgy. 

At the symposium PhD and EngD students will showcase their research with particular emphasis on the ferrous sector.

The aim of the symposium is to:

  • Allow PhD researchers and university departments from across the UK to showcase their research
  • Inspire academics and research students to engage in the research challenges of the steel industry
  • Enable industry colleagues and academics to form strong and lasting networks

Bessemer Lecture 

Winner of the 2021 Bessemer Gold Medal in 2021, John Ferriola, will give his lecture on the unique characteristics of the Nucor culture, how it developed and strengthened over five decades, how it empowered Nucor teammates, and the critical role it played in the financial and technological success of Nucor. 

Register to attend

The symposium is open to students, academics and industry and is particularly relevant for students planning to, or currently working on a PhD, as well as university academics, researchers and industries involved in materials, metals and process improvement.