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.
Sustainability & environment news
Sustainability & environment resources
Upcoming events
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging
This webinar will unpack the major packaging reform consultations and explore the material-specific opportunities and challenges.
NMA Lunchtime Seminars: Focus on Natural Materials and the Circular Economy
The next webinar in the NMA Lunchtime series.
NMA Lunchtime Seminars: Focus on Natural Materials in Composites
The next webinar in the NMA Lunchtime series.
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.
