Materials World Medal
For the best feature or review published during the year within the Institute's member magazines.
Managing materials use is fundamental to our economic and environmental future.
Revaluating materials’ use throughout their life cycle enables efficient use, reduced environmental impacts and assures resource availability.
Upcoming events
RUBBERCON 2020
This year’s conference theme will be ‘Environment and Recycling: A Strategic Challenge for Rubber Materials’. Key topics include sustainable materials, properties and environmental impact performances, processing and end of life rubbers.
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Global Research and Innovation in Plastics Sustainability (GRIPS) 2021
This event will bring together companies and individuals to highlight the best of the UK and selected international activities which will lead to plastics* being less likely to reach landfill, end up incinerated, or become fugitive in the environment.
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Elastomer Use in Sustainable Energy Generation
This webinar examines the use of advanced elastomer materials in sustainable energy generation.
Information services
Are you looking for information or advice on materials? Our Information Services team can help you find relevant articles and literature from our extensive library collections and provide signposting to sources of advice.
IOM3 awards
Nominations for the 2021 IOM3 awards are now open.
IOM3 recognises achievements and contributions to the profession through a range of annual Awards, Medals and Prizes. The awards cover a range of subject areas, career stages and types of contribution.
Browse all awards & submit a nomination
Outstanding Contribution Awards
For prolonged and major contribution to the Institute's core activity.
Robert Perrin Medal
For outstanding and sustained commitment to outreach activity in Materials Science and Technology targeted at 11-19 students.
Silver Medal
In recognition of outstanding contribution to a field of interest within the materials, minerals and mining sector.
Sir Andrew Bryan Medal
For sustained and outstanding contributions to the Institute and its technical activities.
T B Marsden Professional Medal
In recognition of services to the profession or to the Institute, its objectives and organisation over a period of not less than 20 years.
Latest job vacancies
IOM3 Vice President
- Contract type: Voluntary role
- Salary: N/A
- Closing date: 12 Feb 2021
Nominations are now open for the role of Vice-President of IOM3, which has become vacant due to the biennial cycle of presidential changes.
