#OnThisDay in 1813, Sir Henry Bessemer was born in Charlton, Hertfordshire, England. The Bessemer Room in IOM3 London is named in his honour. Learn more about the room and our venue 👉 iom3.info/45hNfbA Find out more about #IOM3History 👉 iom3.info/4sLEFfp

As a member of IOM3, you can join a host of communities in your local area. IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM writes on the importance of our Affiliated Local Societies (ALS) and how they help strengthen the Institute. Read the blog 👇 iom3.info/4aW8402

Want to access world-class materials, minerals and mining research? 📃 #IOM3Journals publishes 16 research journals in partnership with @sagepub.com , as part of our commitment to sharing knowledge in materials, minerals and mining. Our portfolio 👉 iom3.info/3LaefDb

Nominations are open for the 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes Know someone making an impact in materials, minerals or mining? Nominate them to celebrate excellence. ⏰ Deadline: 28 February 2026, 23:59 GMT 🎖️ Free to enter, with medals and cash prizes for selected winners Find out more 👉 iom3.info/4buZHZg

#IOM3Library welcomes you back in 2026 📚 Our Institute's history goes back more than 150 years. In this time, the IOM3 Library has housed several texts, reports, journals and a heritage collection. Explore the IOM3 Library 👉 iom3.info/4h1EBRq

🏆 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes are open Know someone making a difference in materials, minerals or mining? Nominate them and help recognise achievement across our profession ⏰ Deadline: 28 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT 🎖️Free to enter, with many awards open to all Submit your entry 👉 iom3.info/4sb3pNW

Reflecting on #M3P3, two days of open conversations, learning and collaboration across materials, minerals and mining. Thanks to everyone who joined us. Read more and listen to our latest #IOM3Investigates podcast 👇 iom3.info/4pPvsAF

As the year comes to a close, we would like to extend our gratitude to the IOM3 community. 👏 Please note that our offices will close on 24 December at 1:00pm and reopen on 2 January. We wish you a restful festive season and a happy New Year.

#IOM3SECG | Celebrating 20 Years of #YPWLC This year, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Young Persons' World Lecture Competition online, spotlighting previous winners of the competition. Where are the winners today? Find out more about them 👉 iom3.info/3KVHVUp

As the year comes to a close and we prepare for the holiday season, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the IOM3 community. Please note that our offices will close on Wednesday, 24 December at 1 pm and reopen on Friday, 2 January 2026.

#IOM3Investigates - wrapping up 2025! 🎙️ This year, we published 12 podcast episodes and covered topics from challenges in the mining industry to advice for early-career professionals in the industry. We're pleased to share with you our top 3 podcasts of 2025! Listen at 👉 iom3.info/4p7Rq0K

🏆 2026 #IOM3Awards & Prizes are open Know someone making a difference in materials, minerals or mining? Nominate them and help recognise achievement across our profession ⏰ Deadline: 28 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT 🎖️Free to enter, with many awards open to all Submit your entry 👉 iom3.info/4sb3pNW

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of progress at IOM3 From launching our first #M3P3 event to growing member engagement, policy impact and #WeAreIOM3, this year has been shaped by our community Thank you to our members, volunteers and staff iom3.info/4pmlsy5 👇

#IOM3Journals 2025 highlights 🎉 1️⃣ International Materials Reviews 2️⃣ Materials Science & Technology 3️⃣ Interdisciplinary Science Reviews 4️⃣ Ironmaking & Steelmaking 5️⃣ Science & Technology of Welding & Joining Members get free access to all 16 IOM3 journals plus 70+ more via @journals.sagepub.com

Many disciplines. One community. Shaping the future. #WeAreIOM3 celebrates who we are, what we do and why it matters. Across 22 Technical Communities, we share stories from across materials, minerals and mining. 👇 iom3.info/40stGuT

This project was produced as part of the work programme for Green Alliance’s Circular Economy Task Force. Members include Zero Waste Scotland, @wrap-ngo.bsky.social, SUEZ UK, CIWM, Kingfisher and INCPEN, with support from @iom3.bsky.social.

On #InternationalVolunteerDay, we thank our 650+ Active Supporters & Volunteers. From mentoring and training to shaping events and policy, your contributions make a lasting impact in materials, minerals and mining. We’re truly grateful! ASV Hub 👉 iom3.info/4ozUm5W

We have two exciting opportunities to join the team: 1️⃣ Membership Administrator (full-time, permanent) 👉 iom3.info/4oyasgi 2️⃣ Licensed Activity Administrator (maternity cover, 12-month FTC) 👉 iom3.info/446kZYV Apply by 10 December. Email 📩 [email protected] #IOM3Jobs

Delighted to share our MSc programmes at @UCL_IMD have successfully hosted the #iom3 accreditation panel! 🎉 Grateful for the panel's constructive feedback & my exceptional colleagues' efforts. Looking forward to future collaboration for greater impact. #MaterialsScience @iom3.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk

This #GivingTuesday, we're grateful to our volunteers and community for their continued generosity and commitment in helping us bring value to the industry in all that we do. Find out more about our history and the Education and Outreach Trust 👉 iom3.info/3XuGvmy

#IOM3Policy | Autumn Budget UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlined her economic priorities in the 2025 Autumn Budget yesterday. We cover the essentials of what this means for our members and the wider community. Read the key takeaways 👉 iom3.info/4is2291

Director of Membership, Paul Skerry CEng FICE FCInstCES FIMMM and Membership Development Manager, Jamie Graham (MIMMM) are at ABMEC Conference. It's great to meet professionals in our community and discuss their goals in #ProfessionalRegistration & #Training. If you're around, stop by our stand 👋

Last evening, we celebrated new Fellows of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining for the year 2025, as well as the finalists and winners for the Sustainable Future Awards 2025. Congratulations to the winners and a warm welcome to a new cohort of Fellows! Read more 👉 iom3.info/48sS0AY

We’re pleased to have taken part in the 2025 #EDI Progression Framework from the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Science Council As one of 45 institutions involved, we carried out a self-assessment across ten areas of activity Read more 👉 bit.ly/3X7Axrr #EngDiversity

Today is the start of UK Disability History Month 2025. As engineers and materials scientists, we have a crucial role to play in creating an accessible, equitable world. As Animesh Anand MIMMM, Vice Chair of IOM3 Ably Different in Materials, Minerals & Mining (ADM3) Group, reminds us. #UKDHM2025

We're pleased to share that IOM3 Fellow Margaret Copland CEng CSci FIMMM has been awarded the Jørgen Hallundbæk Lifetime Achievement Award at the Offshore Well Intervention Awards Offshore Network Ltd. Congratulations! Read the full news release 👇 iom3.info/47Gl9sd

Tomorrow’s the big day! M3P3 unites all 22 technical communities for two days of knowledge sharing and great conversations Follow live on #IOM3Events LinkedIn 👉 iom3.info/iom3-events-... Join the conversation #M3P3 Huge thanks to our staff, volunteers, speakers and members

#IOM3Investigates | IOM3 Membership Development Manager Jamie Graham MIMMM speaks with Tyler Harvey-Cowlishaw RSci, of the Science Apprenticeship Forum, and Catherine Perry, of Royal Society of Chemistry, about #Apprenticeships and #ProfessionalDevelopment. Listen to the episode 👉 iom3.info/3Lqcbqn

One week until #M3P3 🎉 The materials, minerals and mining community meets in Birmingham next week. Hear from leaders shaping skills, sustainability and innovation + dive into sessions on AI in mining, decarbonisation, future materials and more. Final places 👉 iom3.info/m3p3

We're supporting #NationalEngineeringDay, and at IOM3, we’re proud to celebrate the engineers shaping a better future. We see engineering solutions come to life in all 22 of our Technical Communities: from surface engineering to materials engineering. Explore our communities 👉 iom3.info/3X98lV4

This #GreenCareersWeek we're celebrating the abilities and professions that help us restore the planet and the environment. To move successfully towards a net-zero future and take steps for a circular economy, we must take steps to address skills shortages in the workforce.

#TrusteesWeek Our trustees volunteer their time and expertise to ensure we serve our community effectively. Thank you for your dedication and leadership. Your work strengthens our community and advances the materials, minerals and mining professions. Find out more 👉 iom3.info/3JzlPGy

As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close, we're reflecting on diversity in #STEM Prof Robert Mokaya, Dr Awai Collins-Harrison and Ajay Kapadia, Chair of the Ethnic Minorities in Materials, Minerals & Mining (#EMM3), discuss for #IOM3Investigates. Listen 👉 iom3.info/49oWzgC

@iom3library.bsky.social | Access the IOM3 library We're celebrating #InternationalDayofLibraries on 24 October today with IOM3 Librarian Sarah Daniels 📚 In this blog, Sarah shares some historical documents from our Library in Grantham to mark the day. Read here 👉 iom3.info/4ogrRLh

#IOM3Investigates | Rewind to the first episode ⏪ We're releasing a re-edited version of the first episode of IOM3 Investigates with IOM3 CEO Dr Colin Church CEnvFIMMM and Prof Margaret Bates FIMMM from OPRL on sustainability and packaging. Listen to the podcast 👉 iom3.info/4nfvcZT

#M3P3 | #INFORM Roundtable Series Two days of roundtables connecting leading organisations to discuss the future of materials, minerals, and mining. From critical materials and circularity to skills, defence and digital innovation. 👉 iom3.info/m3p3

We're celebrating Open Access Week! #OAWeek Open access helps break down barriers and bring cutting-edge materials science and engineering insights to more people. Explore the #IOM3Journals portfolio on @sagepub.com and see how we’re helping knowledge reach further 👉 journals.sagepub.com/iom3

From students and early career to experienced professionals, #M3P3 is your chance to connect, learn & be part of something bigger in materials, minerals & mining Hear from Dr Richard Oblath CEng FIMMM, Chair of the Technical Communities Board, & download the CPD rationale doc 👉 iom3.info/4q9y1hC

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM was recently invited by the Honorary Secretary of The Scottish Association for Metals (SAM), Dr John Wilcox CEng MIMMM, for a visit. Read about her visit 👉 iom3.info/492Ly4p Credits: Tatyana Konkova FIMMM

#IOM3Investigates 🎙️ Sarah Morgan hosts a conversation with David Giltner, Professor Charlotte Deane, and Gareth Cave, exploring the challenges and opportunities of bringing breakthrough research out of academia, into the public realm. Listen to the podcast 👉 iom3.info/4nES5qx

It's Gift Aid Awareness Day today! We're associated with the IOM3 Education & Outreach Trust and the Members’ Benevolent Trust. As a UK taxpayer, you can Gift Aid your donation to these charities. Find out more and how to donate 👉️ iom3.info/4h51d5d #GiftAidAwarenessDay #TickTheBox

Join our #IOM3Membership roundtables at #M3P3 Connect with members, volunteers and sector leaders to share ideas Topics include policy, digital innovation, professional registration and collaboration Our team will be on hand to chat about membership too! iom3.info/4nJZHIm

#IOM3Policy | We’ve joined the Institution of Chemical Engineers (#IChemE) and the Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org to publish a joint report that identifies critical jobs and skills gaps stalling the UK’s ability to deliver a successful circular economy. Read the report 👉 iom3.info/3WhAhpd

We're delighted to announce the finalists for the IOM3 Sustainable Future Awards 2025, recognising the organisations and individuals driving meaningful progress in net-zero transition, circularity and sustainability. Congratulations! #SFA2025 Discover the full list of finalists 👉 iom3.info/3WdX2ug

Fantastic news from our community! Three IOM3 members have been awarded @raeng.org.uk Research Fellowships 👉 iom3.info/4gGoiLk Congratulations! 🔬 Dr Morgan Barnes, @ucl.ac.uk 🔋 Dr Elizabeth Driscoll, @unibirmingham.bsky.social ♻️ Dr Winifred Obande, @uni-of-edinburgh.bsky.social rgh.bsky.social

#M3P3 | Satellite conference | Bio-based polymers for sustainable future Join researchers, industry innovators and sustainability champions on 12 November Organised by the: ▪️IOM3 Elastomer Group ▪️IOM3 Polymer Group ▪️IOM3 Natural Materials Group ▪️IOM3 Packaging Group 👇 iom3.info/3KlqQ5C

We’re delighted to share that six of our members have been elected Fellows of the @raeng.org.uk this year. Congratulations to all, and thank you for being part of our community. Read the full news release 👉 iom3.info/46D5rw1 #RAEngFellows

Two Highly Commended awards for IOM3 at the 2025 #Memcom Excellence Awards 🎉 Our Events team and Immediate Past President Dr Kate Thornton CEng CSci FIMMM were recognised for their contributions Thanks all to our staff, volunteers and members for making our community what it is iom3.info/4nRDtE2

It’s a double celebration for us tonight at #MemcomAwards 🎉 Our Immediate Past President, Dr Kate Thornton CEng CSci FIMMM, has received the Highly Commended award for Best President at #Memcom! We’re incredibly grateful for Kate's continued commitment and leadership. Congratulations!

We’re so happy to share that our Events team, Melanie Boyce, Sorcha Donnelly and James Kin Wai Lee have won the Highly Commended award for Best Event Management for FEMS - Federation of European Materials Societies Junior EUROMAT 2024 at Memcom 🎊 🙌