A discussion of current affairs, news and forthcoming events with a glance at careers in defence with the Student & Early Career (SEC) Group of IOM3. From BAE systems come Dr Euan Grey and Antonia Fan. Dr Ilija Rasovic from Birmingham University completes the line up with IOM3 host, Jamie Graham.

Links:

The Student & Early Career (SEC) Group represents the views of student and early career members of IOM3. www.iom3.org/group/student-early-career-group.html

SEC Hub: www.iom3.org/resources/student-…ly-career-hub.html

Defence strategy response: www.iom3.org/resource/iom3-resp…trategy-plans.html

Future Materials, Minerals & Mining events: www.iom3.org/events-awards/fm3.html

Materials, Minerals & Mining for People, Places, Planet (M3P3): www.iom3.org/events-awards/m3p3.html

Music

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Historically, some industrial activities have elicited strong views from the public. Finding the balance between interest and accessibility without bias can be a challenge. Understandably, many companies are nervous of lighting the touchpaper of public opinion and over time this reticence about sharing the details of industrial processes can lead to a lack of public understanding about how things are made.

There are thousands of people doing jobs that aren't well known, digging up rocks at unprecedented scales all over the world. An increasingly complex supply chain with countless processes convert natural resources into something useful. With critical minerals ever more in the headlines, it is critical that the public understand what it takes to produce the goods and services that support their modern lifestyles, as well as the multitude of roles and wealth of expertise that are the backbone of the industries. Good communication can ignite the interest of the next generation, who are going to be needed as part of the growing workforce in these sectors.

Joining Alex Brinded to discuss how this can best be achieved are:

Ed Conway HonFIMMM – author of the book Material World and Economics Editor at Sky News

Catherine Lalut - author of the children’s book series, The Mine that Fell Asleep, Project Manager at Fortescue - Mine Planning; Founder & President of Women in Mining & Engineering Western Australia, and CEO & Co-founder of the Australia-Latin America Mining & Energy Alliance.

Sharon-Elizabeth Strugnell FIMMM – author of an activity book about mining and minerals for primary schoolchildren, and Technical Director and Group Leader of Mine Waste for WSP in the UK as well as a STEM ambassador.

Rewind to 2020. In this re-edited episode first published in 2020, Colin Church is joined by Adam Read (External Affairs Director at Suez Recycling and Recovery UK) and Linda Barron (Co-founder of Barron Gould, and founding partner of MaDE) as we discuss 'Design for End of Life' - the importance of better product design choices to enable a more sustainable and circular economy.

Further information

- www.suez.com/en

- made.partners/partners/barron-gould/

- made.partners/

- puttingwastetogooduse.co.uk/

Follow Adam on Twitter: @AdamRead74

Contact Linda via LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/linda-barron

If you have any questions contact us at [email protected] or visit www.iom3.org

Music

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Jude Allan MIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Group, chats with Jake Inglis, 2022 Starpack Students Competition sponsor’s award winner on his experience, the Starpack Students Competition, progress since and a future career in packaging.

Links: Student Starrpack:bit.ly/StarpackStudents

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[email protected] or visit www.iom3.org

Music:

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fiona Robinson is joined by Jess Middlemiss, CTO of Pure Affinity, a UK engineering company that designs and develops absorbent media to remove PFAS from water. Jess talks us through her career from study at Imperial College London, through roles at Rolls Royce, Dyson and Sartorius. A keen supporter of young engineers Jess recognises the value of mentors and strong support networks.

Links

Pure Affinity https://www.puraffinity.com/

WIM3 https://www.iom3.org/group/women-in-materials-minerals-mining-wim3.html

Contact us at

[email protected] or visit www.iom3.org

Music:

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this engaging conversation, Paul Skerry of IOM3 and Mark Shayler of Ape explore the intersections of packaging, sustainability, and innovation, reflecting on their initial chance encounter. Mark shares insights from his extensive experience, emphasising the importance of creativity and disruption in presentations. They discuss the critical role of carbon emissions in sustainability, the positive changes, and the need for effective communication of complex scientific ideas. Mark offers advice for the next generation, highlighting the importance of curiosity and playfulness, while also reflecting on his personal aspirations and the influence of music on identity.

IOM3 President Christine Blackmore describes her career to date and the aims of her presidency. Watch the full version on the IOM3 site.

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Music:

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dr Ilija Rasovic MIMMM, Chair of SEC Group, chats with Silver Medal recipients Dr Matthew Wadge MIMMM and Dr Han Zhang CEng CSci MIMMM on IOM3 Awards & Prizes, Competitions and membership.

Links: IOM3 Student and Early Career Group: https://www.iom3.org/group/student-early-career-group.html

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[email protected] or visit www.iom3.org

Music:

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Christine Blackmore, President of IOM3; Colin Comberbach, Chair of the IOM3 Mining Technology Group (MTG) and Andrew Fulton, President of the Mining Association of the UK, discuss the global value of mining and the importance of building a strong professional workforce. They preview a forthcoming event Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply, being organised by the IOM3 Events team and the MTG in March 2025 in Birmingham, UK.

Links

Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply: https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/advances-in-mining-technology-mineral-supply.html

Contact us at

[email protected] or visit www.iom3.org

Music:

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the latest in our series of interviews with inspiring women in our field, Dr Emma Claxton of Rolls-Royce plc talks to Fiona Robinson about her role on the UltraFan Project as Programme Manager for Composite Fan rig testing and how she got there. Emma received the Verulam Medal & Prize for Ceramics in 2022.

Links:

Advances in Mining Technology & Mineral Supply https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/advances-in-mining-technology-mineral-supply.html

Contact us at

[email protected] or visit www.iom3.org

Music:

Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod

Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea

License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/