IOM3 news

Following the escalation of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Government announcement of measures to help tackle its spread, working remotely/home working is now becoming the ‘new norm’ for many people. IOM3 has put together a list of 'dos and don’ts' that those of you not used to working from home may find useful.

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO) held their annual judging virtually for the first time due to the ongoing pandemic. The judges consisted of WPO members, representing 34 countries from all around the world.

2021 is an important year in the efforts to move to a low-carbon and resource-efficient society, culminating in the Glasgow Climate Summit (United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 26) in November.

IOM3 has submitted a response to the National Security and Investment: mandatory notification sectors consultation.

The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) are delighted to announce the launch of the Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) registration and IOM3 is pleased to be granted a licence to award their members.

IOM3 is pleased to appoint Dr Cheryll Denise Pitt OBE CEng FIMMM as new Chair of the IOM3 Light Metals Board taking over from Mike Clinch.

Neil Glover CEng FIMMM has taken over as President of IOM3 as of 1 January 2021.

The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) has published its response to the consultation on proposals to revise the Maximising Economic Recovery Strategy for the UK (MER UK Strategy). IOM3 responded to the 12-week consultation, which was conducted between 6 May – 29 July 2020.

As we look ahead to 2021, IOM3 has produced an End of Year Review 2020 focused on the activities of the Institute.

IOM3 is pleased to announce it has appointed a new Honorary Treasurer, Vikas Mawkin MIMMM for an initial four-year term of office.

IOM3 has welcomed the Energy White Paper published by government today (14 December). Transforming the UK’s energy system will play a vital role in the decarbonisation of key sectors and the transition to a low carbon economy.

Originally due to launch in March 2020, this Nano4EVs (Nanomaterials for Electric Vehicles) webinar event featured four presentations from leading academic and industry speakers which were enjoyed by the virtual international audience with more than 120 attendees.

Today marks the latest milestone for the UK Plastics Pact as WRAP publishes its 2019-20 Annual Report. IOM3 is proud to be a member and see the progress made in order to address plastic recycling and reducing unnecessary plastic waste.

The 2020 awards took place for the first time in a virtual format on 11 November. There were four judging panels who interviewed students from all over the world. Both IOM3 and our accredited university departments felt it was important to continue to recognise the achievements of the students under what have been extraordinary circumstances.

IOM3 has become one of the first professional bodies to be granted approval to award the new Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP) professional registration by the Society for the Environment.

In 2018, the IOM3 library team received a donation of books and technical reports from Bill Coles, then Technical Manager of Marshalls Carbide Ltd, a subsidiary of Mincon International based in Shannon, Ireland.

IOM3 has welcomed the Environmental Audit Committee’s report on Electronic Waste and the Circular Economy published today and the steps laid out to move from a linear model to a more circular economy for electronics.

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has delivered the Spending Review today in which he announced the Government's spending priorities for 2021. Of main focus was the announcement of £55bln to help tackle COVID-19 next year as the country continues to battle the pandemic.

Due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the current market conditions, unfortunately, the Rolls 6 organising committee has taken the decision to cancel the conference, which had been scheduled to take place at One Great George Street, London on 23-25 June 2021.

IOM3 will be responding to the National security and investment: mandatory notification sectors consultation as part of the government’s reform of its powers to scrutinise and intervene in business transactions to protect national security.