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
Upcoming events
- Free
NMA Lunchtime Seminars: Natural Materials in Anthropology
The next webinar in the NMA Lunchtime series.
- CPD hours
The role of resource efficiency for achieving climate neutrality
This event forms part of Sustainable Futures Week. The first day of the series will explore the role of resource efficiency and the transition to a more circular economy in reaching net zero.
- CPD hours
The role of resource efficiency and the circular economy
This event forms part of Sustainable Futures Week. The first day of the series will explore the role of resource efficiency and the transition to a more circular economy in reaching net zero.
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 2022 IOM3 Awards & Prizes will open in October 2021
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.
Outstanding Contribution Awards
For prolonged and major contribution to the Institute's core activity.
Robert Perrin Award
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
Chair of Trustees – IOM3 Pension Scheme
- Closing date: 31 Jul 2021
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Pension Trustees for its defined benefit pension scheme.
