From the archive: Rewind to the Starpack Students' Competition 2022 on.soundcloud.com/q1oy0Et43x0y...

Last week, our President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM visited the @iom3library.bsky.social Did you know we hold a vast collection of materials science and engineering resources, from classic texts to digital archives? We offer both physical and digital library services. #IOM3Library

Today is #INWED25 and we're proud to celebrate #TogetherWeEngineer recognising the achievements of women in engineering. 👩‍🔬⚙️ This year, we’re spotlighting three women from our #HeritageStaircase who helped shape the field. @iom3library.bsky.social

Last week I spent a day at the beautiful @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social learning about maps (and how tricky they can be for librarians). The @iom3.bsky.social map room has 1352 of them!

Celebrating International Materials Review (IMR) 🏆 📈 With an Impact Factor of 16.8, IMR continues to publish leading research as part of #IOM3Journals IOM3 members get free access to IMR, plus discounts, additional SAGE journals and expert @iom3library.bsky.social services.

Happy Monday! Today in the @iom3.bsky.social library I'm thinking about VELLUM - materials science lovers, this one's for you 🧵

We unite specialisms from mining to nanotech, offering networking and collaboration. With local and global connections, we help you engage at home and abroad, while volunteers support your development. Explore our communities and find your network. 👇 iom3.info/3ReNuN5

#OnThisDay March 18, 1979 – A firedamp explosion tore through Golborne Colliery, near Wigan. Ten miners died. One survived with life-changing injuries. A community was shattered. Golborne was sunk in 1882 and had a long history of problems with firedamp 🧵

IOM3 responds to the UK study on materials for decarbonisation, highlighting the UK's potential need for 40% of global lithium and 30% of graphite by 2030. IOM3 CEO @drcolinchurch.bsky.social comments on responsible mining and global trade to meet demand. Read more 👇 iom3.info/4inLFcE

Some really interesting Engineering & Chemistry crossovers @iom3.bsky.social. the @iom3library.bsky.social is also on here and they have an awesome podcast series that delves into diversity as well as materials, minerals and mining! www.iom3.org/news/iom3-in...

Did you know @iom3.bsky.social has a dedicated map room chock-full of resources? There's space to unfurl even our biggest maps and members can visit totally gratis. Maps are included in ICON, our online open-access catalogue Search ICON here: tinyurl.com/5n6cvdf3 #WeAreIOM3 #archives #library

For #IWD2025, we celebrated the amazing contributions of women in materials, minerals, and mining. Our Women in Materials, Minerals & Mining (WIM3) Group Chair, Dr Margaret Wegrzyn MIMMM, shared a message. Read how WIM3 marked the day 👇️ iom3.info/3DyHb3O

We're celebrating #BritishScienceWeek with a special #IOM3Journals collection: 'Change and Adapt'. Explore insightful research from IOM3 journals on our dedicated portal: 👉 iom3.info/3DJqxOV IOM3 members get: ▪️ Free access to 70+ journals ▪️ Discounted print subscriptions ▪️ Extra Sage journals

I write cursive, but not like this. Isn't it beautiful? @iom3.bsky.social archive goes back >100years and include records, photos, fieldwork notes, and journals. Arrange a visit or use our document request service here: tinyurl.com/y4des6u7 #WeAreIOM3 #archives #library

Celebrating #WorldEngineeringDay and the impact of materials, minerals, and mining professionals on sustainability. We connect a diverse community with pathways to professional registration, mentorship and resources. Join us and shape the future. #WED2025

Back at the library today and this is going to keep me busy for the week. One of our members - W.A.Tandy - has very generously donated his personal library. I wonder what treasures I'll find? @iom3.bsky.social #WeAreIOM3 #library #archives

Our next SWMA event will be memberships talk by Jamie Graham from IOM3 UK Free refreshments will be served at the start of the talk. To help us know how many people to expect, please sign up: forms.gle/KyhqF5fRYSig...

Happy Thursday! What have you been working on? I've been bringing some of our heritage items out of storage, including this beautiful kabuto given to @iom3.bsky.social predecessor by the Iron and Steel Institute of Japan in 1964. #WeAreIOM3

New book klaxon: Material World by @edconway.bsky.social HonFIMMM is now available for loan. Thanks so much for sending us a copy! Find out what other gems our collection holds through the online catalogue (tinyurl.com/3kbx4nsm) or email to arrange a visit. #IOM3Library @iom3.bsky.social

The 2025 WE50 Awards are now open for nominations! We're looking for the 50 most inspiring women in engineering in the UK. Nominate your role models today! https://buff.ly/3EtaCEC #WE50 #WomenInEngineering #TogetherWeEngineer