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  • Starpack Schools and Students Awards packaging briefs now live addressing today’s biggest societal challenges

    IOM3
    21 Sep 2020
    The briefs for both schools and students are available online with the deadline for online registration is on or before 12 March 2021.
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  • IOM3 publishes 2019 Annual Report

    IOM3
    6 Aug 2020
    The Institute has published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2019. The report highlights the Institute's 150th anniversary celebrations, covering all departments, local societies and technical communities. The report also features IOM3 award winners and events.
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  • Support for members

    IOM3
    9 Jul 2020
    The Institute is aware that the foreseeable future will be difficult for a number of its members and is here to help those who find themselves in this unfortunate situation. The Institute has a career break rate for its membership fees of £41, while individuals who have been in continuous membership for two years or more may seek support from the Members' Benevolent Trust to pay their membership fees. This is a benefit of your membership, which over the years you have contributed too through your paid membership fees.
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  • The impact of COVID-19 on materials, minerals and mining communities

    IOM3
    2 Jul 2020
    The escalation of COVID-19 during 2020 has posed great challenges for individuals as well as organisations and has also led, in some cases, to new opportunities to rethink the way of working. This report considers the impact of the pandemic on several industries and examines what may lie ahead.
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  • IOM3 digital transformation and rebranding update

    IOM3
    30 Jun 2020
    The first phase of the IOM3 digital transformation project was launched at the end of January, consisting of a fully functioning membership management system and new Member Portal that allows members to update their details, select their technical and communications preferences, pay subscription fees, download invoices for past payments and access all our online Member Benefits, as well as providing online joining for new members
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  • Starpack Schools and Students Awards ceremony to be held virtually for the first time

    IOM3
    17 Jun 2020
    The 2020 Students and Schools Starpack Award will take place for the first time virtually in a first ever awards ceremony hosted by Andy Miller held on Wednesday 24 June at 14:00 BST for schools and 16:00 BST for students. The winners will be presented with their awards with comments from the judges and prizes.
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  • IOM3 on inclusivity

    IOM3
    8 Jun 2020
    The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) prides itself on valuing inclusivity and stands in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement in the fight against racism, especially in the light of the shocking events in the USA and subsequent protests.
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  • Younger Members’ Committee changing its name

    IOM3 Student & Early Career Committee (SECC)
    4 May 2020
    The Institute and its committees are always working to ensure that we stay in line with the ever-changing demands of today’s world. An area of improvement that has been identified is what is defined as ‘young’ in either academia or industry, in today’s world. Consequently, the YMC has reviewed its name and Terms of Reference to address the needs of those members no longer defined by age limits.
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  • Starpack Schools and Students 2020 Ceremony – Save the date

    IOM3
    1 May 2020
    The Starpack Schools and Student Awards have now been judged and the award ceremony will take place virtually on 24 June 2020. Thanks to all those schools and students who took part and we look forward to presenting the gold, silver, bronze and highly commended in the coming months - so save the date.
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  • IOM3 digital transformation and rebranding under way

    IOM3
    30 Apr 2020
    We have now embarked on phase 2 of the project which involves incorporating activities that are currently administered on separate systems (such as events, training courses, awards, competitions, accreditation, sales, marketing and communications) into the new contacts management system.
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