The Wood Technology Society aims to advance and encourage the scientific, technical, practical and general knowledge of timber and wood based materials.
Latest wood technology news & resources
World Wood Day 2021 Symposium
Theme
CO2 & Wood: Carbon Capture and Storage in Forests, Wood and Non-Wood Products
Date
21-22 March, 2021
Topics
Carbon Capture and Storage in Forests, Wood and Non-Wood Forest Products
Wood in Construction and Buildings Including Wood Durability and Protection Needs
Building Components, Furniture, Musical Instruments, Artifacts Manufacturing and Design
Education on Sustainable Forests, Forest Products Utilization and Wood Culture
Challenges for Sustainability in the Forest-Wood Chain
Wood Products and Wood Biotechnology
Forthcoming events
PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology
The PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology is a foundation degree level course that is internationally recognised as the premier qualification in the packaging industry.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Packaging
An introduction to the industry for those starting out on an exciting career in packaging.
Unpacking the consultation webinars series
IOM3 is pleased to be supporting a series of free collaborative webinars on the current UK packaging Extended Producer Responsibility, Deposit Return Scheme (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) and Collection Consistency consultations.
Distance learning courses to support professional development in the wood industry
Want to develop your career in the wood industry and study at your own pace?
We offer a number distance learning courses leading to qualifications that can be followed at a time and pace to suit you. You can sign up to the following at any time throughout the year.
PIABC Level 3 Certificate in Wood Technology & Application
A course for those that wish to develop their career in the wood industry further.
PIABC Level 2 Award in Timber & Panel Products & Their Uses
A course for those that are new to the wood industry or wishing to broaden their knowledge.
Sustainable Future
As part of its commitment to helping build momentum for COP 26, throughout 2021 IOM3 is organising a series of virtual events, podcasts and editorial content on the theme of ‘Sustainable Future’. COP 26 is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, in November 2021. Keep an eye out for our Sustainable Future tag.