Student & Early Career Hub

IOM3 Student & Early Career Committee members explain how sustainability issues are affecting their roles.

The UK Research and Innovation Foundation Industries Future Leaders Group explores how there are increased opportunities to share resources to move towards an industrial circular economy.

What is the responsibility of those scientists who are conducting research and teaching at universities? Dr Ilija Rašović MIMMM, Lecturer in Materials and Natural Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK, and Vice-Chair of the IOM3 Student and Early Career Committee, raises the stakes as he navigates responsible research and innovation.

We hear from IOM3 Student & Early Career Committee (SECC) members about their careers so far in materials failure and product compliance.

Dr Alastair Houston MIMMM and Peter Moore MIMMM at Minton, Treharne & Davies Ltd, UK, on understanding failures in flexible pipelines.

Dr Michael Kenyon MIMMM, Rachel Wiffin MIMMM and Dr Geoff Scamans FIMMM, at Innoval Technology Limited, UK, propose a blueprint for 'greener' aluminium.

Over 200 students, over seven years, have been involved in constructing a satellite payload at the University of Bristol, UK, to monitor active volcanoes.

The academic landscape can be daunting at any stage of your career. Materials World gleans some advice from professionals about the different skillsets an academic can hone on their journey.

IOM3 consulted stakeholders on the critical minerals value chain skills gaps. Head of Policy Rachel Stonehouse details the outputs submitted to UK Government.

REACH training and certification requirements for users of diisocyanates is now compulsory, impacting the use of many polyurethane adhesives. Peter Swanson, Managing Director of Intertronics, explains how manufacturers can best prepare for this change.

IOM3 Student & Early Career Committee members explain how sustainability issues are affecting their roles.

Inhabiting a role with the remit of driving sustainability can be rewarding and challenging. Sarah Morgan finds out more about the skills required to become an advocate for transition within your industry.

Hannah Ault, Managing Director of Valentine Clays, is the first female Vice President on the British Ceramic Confederation’s Board. Sarah Morgan catches up with her about her journey in making a career in ceramics.

What is the responsibility of those scientists who are conducting research and teaching at universities? Dr Ilija Rašović MIMMM, Lecturer in Materials and Natural Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK, and Vice-Chair of the IOM3 Student and Early Career Committee, raises the stakes as he navigates responsible research and innovation.

Nicky Bradford CEng FIMMM has been involved in testing some of the biggest European Space projects of the last 20 years. Alex Brinded caught up with her about her journey navigating planes, trains and rockets.

Spin-out companies involve academics entering new territory to commercialise their research. Alex Brinded spoke to three academics-turned-entrepreneurs about their journeys and experiences.

The growing number of university spin-out companies and entrepreneurial options on courses show the potential for academics to take their career in an unexpected direction. Sarah Morgan examines how to foster the entrepreneur within.