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IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Rewind to the Starpack Students' Competition 2022
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 Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2025-07-03
26 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Jess Middlemiss
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 podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License...
2025-04-29
31 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Lost in music
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.
2025-03-14
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… the 2025 Presidential Address
IOM3 President Christine Blackmore describes her career to date and the aims of her presidency. Watch the full version on the IOM3 site. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2025-02-26
17 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... IOM3 Awards, Prizes & Competitions
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 Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2025-01-29
23 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Emma Claxton
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 podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-12-17
26 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... mining technology, people and progress
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 podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic...
2024-12-17
50 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Life cycle assessment
A Life cycle assessment (LCA) measures the environmental impacts of a product or service. This podcast with Diane Aston, Sophie Parsons and Louis Brimacomb gives a brief overview of key elements, why someone would want to complete an LCA, and what the limitations are. Links: Careers and learning from IOM3 https://www.iom3.org/careers-learning/trainingacademy.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-11-25
33 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Fuel switching in the foundation industries
Alex Brinded, a journalist on the Institute's member magazine Materials World, asks three key figures from the foundation industries how the sector can fuel switch, to decarbonise. He is joined by Dr Lucy Smith - Head of Commercial at the UK Materials Processing Institute in Teesside, Dr Andrew McDermott - Deputy Chief Executive at Ceramics UK and a Fellow of IOM3 and Michael Conroy - Manager of Environment and Regulatory Affairs at the UK Mineral Products Association. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License...
2024-09-27
58 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Emily Walport
In the latest in our series of interviews with inspiring women in our field, Emily Walport, an engineer specialising in low-impact materials, discusses her journey in the field and the evolving role of engineering. Emily shares her passion for material science and the intersection of design and sustainability. She emphasises the importance of holistic evaluation in material selection and the need for data-driven decision-making to optimise for carbon reduction. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-08-14
32 min
Breaking Ground
The Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)
In this episode, Steve Hadley and Ciaran Jennings are discussing one of our Ground Forum members, the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, also known as IOM3. Specifically, they focus on the Ground Engineering Subgroup (GES) of IOM3. Our guests on this podcast are David Waring Senior Geotechnical Engineer at BP, Emily Wood who is Engineering Manager at BAM and Paul Skerry, the Director of Membership at IOM3. Hadley hosts the episode together with Federation of Piling Specialists (UK) and European Federation of Foundation Contractors secretary Ciaran Jennings.
2024-08-01
53 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… Goodbye Sarah, hello Jamie
As Sarah Boad hands over her role as IOM3 Membership Development Manager to Jamie Graham, IOM3 Investigates finds out how the role has developed, what Sarah will do next and where Jamie is beginning his IOM3 journey. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-07-26
26 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Encouraging neurodiversity in STEM
What are the issues behind neurodiversity in STEM? Katy Deacon, Associate Professor Asiya Khan and Martin Griffins discuss for IOM3 Investigates. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-06-21
56 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... CBAM
In this episode, Colin Church discusses the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) with Anushka Devaser and Gyles Scott-Hayward from WSP. They explain that CBAM is a way to put a fair price on carbon emitted during the production of carbon-intensive goods, with the aim of encouraging cleaner industrial production in non-EU exporting countries and preventing carbon leakage. The EU CBAM covers goods such as steel, aluminium, electricity, iron, cement, fertilizers, and hydrogen. The UK is planning to introduce its own CBAM from 2027 and a consultation is currently running. Links: CBAM https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en UK consultation https...
2024-05-29
50 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Dr Alicia Chrysostomou
In this podcast, Fiona Robinson Vice Chair of the IOM3 Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining group is joined by Dr Alicia Chrysostomou. Alicia has enjoyed a diverse career as an academic, consultant, invited lecturer, BBC rubber expert and author. Her latest book aims to dispel some of the misunderstandings surrounding polymer materials. Listen to discover more. Alicia’s most recent book is called Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish? And is published by Hero Press (www.hero-press.com/plastics). Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/so...
2024-04-29
38 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Elastomer like materials in fashion
Based on a webinar from the IOM3 Elastomers Group, this podcast provides an introduction to different approaches to using and reusing elastomers in fashion. To view the whole webinar visit the IOM3 site. https://www.iom3.org/resource/elastomers-in-sustainable-fashion.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-03-31
23 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Introducing Paul Skerry
Introducing the Institute's Director of Mambership, Paul Skerry. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-01-31
24 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Silk, spiders and spinning
This podcast is an abridged version of a webinar from the Natural Materials Group of IOM3. It features Alex Greenhalgh, CEO and Co-Founder of Spintex, Johnathan Blaker, University of Manchester and Sara Goodacre, University of Nottingham. The webinar, with full presentations and slides, can be accessed on demand at the link below. https://www.iom3.org/resource/nmg-lunchtime-webinar-series-focus-on-silk.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2024-01-05
27 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... the importance of the foundation industries
The foundation industries have innovated and evolved separately over the years, yet they share many commonalities. In this podcast our guests discuss the benefits that come from a joined up approach such as the TFI Network+. Graham Hillier of the Foundation Industries Sustainability Consortium, Professor Cameron Pleydell-Pearce of Swansea University and Chris McDonald of the Materials Processing Institute give their perspectives on the industries and discuss exciting futures. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-12-01
54 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Sarah Glanvill
Dr Sarah Glanvill, Materials Scientist at Renishaw, chats to Fiona Robinson of WIM3 about her career. We discover how Sarah found her place leading a team and why she believes diversity strengthens a scientific group. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-11-24
37 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Greenwashing
Greenwashing is a growing issue, with regulatory bodies looking to impose penalties for future breaches and stricter regulation. How can industry communicate the progress they are making on targets such as reducing emissions or resource usage without falling foul of potential problems? How can a buyer know what different terms mean? To delve deeper and try to clarify matters, we spoke to Denise Mathieson – senior Manager in Sustainability and External Affairs at circular packaging provider Faerch Group, Chris McDonald – Chief Executive Officer of the UK Materials Processing Institute and Richard Reichman – a lawyer with London-based BCL Solicitors specialising in regulatory invest...
2023-11-10
45 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Driving ethnic diversity in STEM
How do we tackle ethnic diversity issue in STEM? And why does it matter? Sarah Morgan consults Professor Robert Mokaya, Dr Awai Collins-Harrison and Ajay Kapadia for IOM3 investigates. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-10-20
1h 02
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Hong Kong Sustainable Future 2023
Looking forward to Sustainable Future Hong Kong 2023. A quick look at the Hong Kong Branch of IOM3 and its plans for the two day conference in November. Dr Kate Thornton FIMMM, IOM3 President, chats with Guy Bridges FIMMM Overseas International Representative on IOM3 Advisory Council and Chair of the Sustainable Future Hong Kong Organising Committee on the benefits of attending the 2-day conference organised by IOM3 Hong Kong branch and IOM3. Link https://bit.ly/SustainableFutureHK23 Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons...
2023-09-22
17 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Packaging specialist meets mining engineer
What do the packaging and mining industries have in common? Members of two diverse sectors within the IOM3 community come together to discuss common challenges around public perception and visibility and the opportunities to overcome these issues in a positive way to engage the next generation. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-09-08
52 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Ground freezing
As the 11th International Symposium on Ground Freezing approaches this October, Chairs Alan Auld and Joe Sopko reflect on life-long friendships and networks formed at previous events and talk us through the forthcoming symposia and why they believe younger people will particularly benefit from attending. Links: 11th International Symposium on Ground Freezing: https://www.iom3.org/events-awards/11th-international-symposium-on-ground-freezing.html Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-09-01
33 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Industrial decarbonisation with BOC
Wayne Bridger, UK sales manager, decarbonisation and hydrogen applications at BOC UK & Ireland, discusses the role of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide in industrial decarbonisation. Links: https://www.boconline.co.uk Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-08-09
22 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Tannaz Pak
Tannaz is an Associate Professor in Energy and Environmental engineering at Teesside University in the UK. She holds the Chartered Engineer status and is a professional member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (CEng MIMMM). She is a fellow of Advance HE (FHEA). Tannaz's research is mainly focused on use of advanced and sustainable material for groundwater clean-up and water treatment. She stduies biochar and pyrolysis, nanotechnology, and non-destructive testing. In 2021, Tannaz was selected as one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering by the Women's Engineering Society in the UK. Prior to starting her academic career, Tannaz did...
2023-06-22
29 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… Silk, a conversation with Materials People
In this episode of Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Dr Markus J. Buehler, McAfee Professor of Engineering at MIT, and Mashal Chaudhri, circular textile practitioner and design researcher. We discuss the stories, properties, and beauty of silk. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links Markus J. Buehler - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-j-buehler-2245682/ https://cee.mit.edu/people_individual/markus-j-buehler/ Mashal Chaudhri - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mashalchaudhri/ https://www.mashalchaudhri.com/ Contact us at podcast@iom3...
2023-05-12
49 min
Content With Purpose
Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero - Building Blocks
It’s time to create a new vision of the materials and minerals sector. Sarah Gordon, CEO of Satarla and IOM3’s Dr. Emily Radley discuss strategies to promote diversity, STEM learning and attracting new talent as the core building blocks of the sector’s development. This is Episode 6 of 6 of Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero, a podcast series hosted by physicist, oceanographer and broadcaster Helen Czerski, and produced in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).Check out the Content With Purpose Podcast for more on unlocking the potential of the gree...
2023-04-28
39 min
Content With Purpose
Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero - Research and Development
The UK boasts world renowned materials science research and development that’s at the cutting edge of our response to climate change. David Knowles, CEO of the Henry Royce Institute, and Chris McDonald, CEO of the Materials Processing Institute discuss the very latest research trends, knowledge exchange and academic to industry collaboration that leading to new technological breakthroughs. This is Episode 5 of 6 of Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero, a podcast series hosted by physicist, oceanographer and broadcaster Helen Czerski, and produced in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Check out the C...
2023-04-28
37 min
Content With Purpose
Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero - Innovation in Action
Proving the adage that necessity is the mother of invention, the climate crisis is driving transformative innovation in the materials, minerals and mining community. Katherine Bennett, CEO at the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and IOM3 Dr Emma Wilcox discuss examples of innovative approaches in the sector propelling the development of circularity and facilitating our journey to Net Zero. This is Episode 4 of 6 of Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero, a podcast series hosted by physicist, oceanographer and broadcaster Helen Czerski, and produced in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).Check out t...
2023-04-28
35 min
Content With Purpose
Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero - Collaboration
The growth of renewable energy has put critical minerals and materials at the heart of our energy transition. Jeremy Wrathall, Managing Director of Cornish Lithium and Jeff Townsend, CEO of the Critical Minerals Association discuss how cross sector collaboration is advancing the sustainable extraction, processing and use of materials and minerals for a Net Zero future. This is Episode 3 of 6 of Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero, a podcast series hosted by physicist, oceanographer and broadcaster Helen Czerski, and produced in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3). Check out the Conten...
2023-04-28
38 min
Content With Purpose
Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero - Material Solutions for the Energy Transition
Cutting edge materials science and engineering has the potential to accelerate our transition to Net Zero. Neil Glover, IOM3 President and Innovate UK’s Neil Witten discuss the critical role of novel materials and processes in delivering affordable, reliable green energy. This is Episode 2 of 6 of Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero, a podcast series hosted by physicist, oceanographer and broadcaster Helen Czerski, and produced in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).Check out the Content With Purpose Podcast for more on unlocking the potential of the green economy. Learn...
2023-04-28
38 min
Content With Purpose
Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero – Seize the Moment
Net Zero is only attenable through the innovative work of the materials, minerals and mining communities. Dr Colin Church, CEO of IOM and CIWM’s Lee Marshall discuss how the better management of resources and whole life approaches can accelerate our transition to a green economy. This is Episode 1 of 6 of Material Change: Resourcing Net Zero, a podcast series hosted by physicist, oceanographer and broadcaster Helen Czerski, and produced in partnership with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3).Check out the Content With Purpose Podcast for more on unlocking the potential of the g...
2023-04-28
38 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Inspiring women in Materials, Minerals & Mining, Jess Wade
Jess is an Imperial College Research Fellow investigating spin selective charge transport through chiral systems in the Department of Materials. Broadly speaking, her research considers new materials for optoelectronic devices, with a focus on chiral organic semiconductors. Fiona Robinson of WIM3 chats to Jess. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-04-24
31 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… Clay and Ceramics, a conversation with Materials People
In this episode Catherine Mondoa interviews sculptor and mixed media artist Phoebe Collings-James, and Alex Austin, PhD student at Imperial College’s CDT Advanced Materials Characterisation programme. We discuss their definitions of and forays into the world of ceramics. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links Phoebe Collings-James - https://www.phoebecollingsjames.com/ https://www.instagram.com/phoebethegorgon/?hl=en Alex Austin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-austin-360147102/ Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org...
2023-04-14
53 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... the Presidential experience
Our two most recent past Presidents describe their experience of being IOM3 President. Professor Serena Best and Neil Glover talk career gains, changing viewpoints and opportunities with IOM3 CEO Colin Church. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-03-17
24 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… meet Kate Thornton
Introducing the new IOM3 President, Kate Thornton. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-03-17
24 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Environmental, social, governance in mining and beyond
Lindsay Davis, Senior Sustainability Strategist at Ever Sustainable joins Diane Aston to discus what ESG means beyond business challenges. Links: Ever Sustainable: https://www.eversustainable.co.uk/ Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-02-10
33 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Sustainability through geology and ground engineering
Geologists, earth scientists and ground engineers are vital to enable the energy transition, achieve net-zero, access critical minerals, and shore up the large infrastructure developments that keep the world moving. Here, experts scratch the surface on these dynamic fields and the career opportunities they offer. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-02-03
1h 00
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 investigates… taking your career to the next level
Members of the IOM3 Student & Early Career Group explain how they approached career development and what they might have done differently. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2023-01-20
31 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... TFINetwork+ with Susan Bernal Lopez
Susan is Co-Director of the Network+. The core aim of TFI Network+ is to co-create with the Foundation Industries new science and technology that can transform their sustainability and performance. Key themes are Energy efficiency, Next generation processes.Manufacturing informatics, Circular economy, Enabling transformation. Links https://tfinetworkplus.org/
2022-12-19
33 min
ecoporium by Ball & Doggett
e9: Daryl Thompson — Koko Black
Daryl Thompson shares the Koko Black story, their passion for creating experiences for their consumers whilst keeping sustainability at the forefront of who they are and what they do. He shares his expert insights into packaging design, collaborating with other brands and the depths they journey from their cocoa through to the unboxing experience. Daryl Thompson is an Industrial Designer and Packaging design specialist with over 30 year’s—award-winning—industry experience. He’s a packaging consultant, member of the Australian Institute of Packaging, and formerly the Society of Plastics Engineers (whilst in the UK). His employment career has incl...
2022-12-08
46 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… Seaweed Pigments, a conversation with Materials People
In this episode of Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Sustainable Designer, Researcher, and Creator of 'An Alternate Catch', Phoebe Lewis, and DIY Astrobiologist and Founder of Spira Inc, Elliot Roth, to discuss their journey to the sea and the communities, opportunities, and pigments they found therein. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links Phoebe Lewis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-l-045623122/ https://www.phoebeemmalewis.co.uk/ Elliot Roth - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatmre/ https://www.spirainc...
2022-11-29
30 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... TransFIRe and CENTS with Mark Jolly
Professor Mark Jolly, Chartered Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist and Fellow of IOM3 discusses recent activities. Mark is Director of Manufacturing at Cranfield University, and Director of TransFIRe – the Foundation Industries Research and Innovation Hub, Co-Principal Investigator of CENTS, the Circular Economy Network+ in Transportation Systems and as Chair of the IOM3 Materials Processing & Manufacturing Group. Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-11-14
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Smart materials: a conversation with Materials People
In this episode of Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Phd candidate Sophia Eristoff and Textile Researcher Emma Wright to discuss smart materials and their scope in soft robotics, products, sustainability, etc. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels in between. Links: Emma Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-wright-1b246742/ http://emmaharriet.com/ https://www.instagram.com/emma_harriet/ Sophia Eristoff https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiaeristoff/ Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech...
2022-09-16
47 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Carburisation and plant life
Combining a PhD with his role in industry has given Jack Eaton-McKay opportunity to develop his skills. Aidan Cole-Baker joins him to discuss the project, it's impact on plant life extension, and how the knowledge benefits Jacobs and the wider community. Links to Jack’s papers: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2022.143029 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2021.153329 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2021.152999 Open access labs where some of the testing was undertaken: https://www.nnuf.ac.uk/high-temperature-facility https://www.htfalliance.com/ Contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io...
2022-09-09
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Getting to know the Chair of the IOM3 Mining Technology Group, Colin Comberbach
Colin Comberbach CEng CEnv MIMMM was recently appointed as the Chair of the IOM3 Mining Technology Group. Here he discusses his background, motivations and aspirations for taking on the role, plus some thoughts on mining developments and education. The group supports the mining and extractive industries worldwide by providing a focus for the promotion of, and exchange of knowledge on, all aspects of mining lifecycle technology including mine design and development, production and transport, and mine closure and remediation, plus other mining industry related matters. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech...
2022-08-05
32 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… Metals for art and science, in conjunction with Materials People
In our first collaboration with Materials People, Catherine Mondoa interviews Phd candidate Mari-Therese Burton and artist Eli Secrest to discover how their work connects through metal materials. Materials People brings together materials practitioners across art, science, design, and engineering to converse about shared material interests, discuss their varied paths, and showcase parallels between techniques. Links: Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-07-29
1h 01
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… Inspiring Women in Material, Minerals & Mining: Else Ellermann
In this episode of our WIM3 series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3. interviews Else Ellerman ahead of International Women in Engineering day. We hear about Else's work at the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, Cambridge Centre for Medical Materials and her aims for the future. Links International Women in Engineering day: https://www.inwed.org.uk/ Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-06-23
23 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Building a successful LGBTQ+ network
In Pride month, Dr Emily Radley, Chair of the IOM3Pride Group; Christina Leila Riley, Co-founder of the Building Equality Network and Construct-Ability network, also the Director of EDI Construct and Greg Turner-Smart, Group Inclusion and Diversity Lead at Rolls-Royce join Andrea Gaini to talk about the vital role of LGBTQ+ networks. Links: IOM3Pride: https://www.iom3.org/group/iom3-pride-group.html Building Equality Network: https://www.buildingequalityuk.com/ Rolls Royce Prism: https://careers.rolls-royce.com/united-kingdom/what-we-offer/employee-networks/prism For more information about setting up an LGBTQ+ group see: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/setting-up-an-LGBTQ-employee-network-group?msclkid=d7fcd0...
2022-06-10
51 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring Women in Materials, Minerals & Mining: Jennifer Haigh
In this episode of our WIM3 series, Jennifer Haigh CEng CEnv FIMMM, Industrial Water Business Development Manager at Veolia Water China talks to Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3 about a globetrotting career and some of the issues women face in what remains a male dominated industry. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-06-01
30 min
Circular Economy Podcast
78 Colin Church – complex challenges for materials
Colin Church, Chief Executive of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, the global network for the materials cycle – also known as IOM3, guides us through topics including critical materials, the complexities of modern supply chains, transparency and Life Cycle Analysis, the challenges of how we ensure fair shares of finite resources and much more.
2022-05-08
48 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... IOM3 Hong Kong
How did our Hong Kong Branch grow from small meetings in borrowed offices to a centre for geotechnical excellence? And how is it planning to sustain local materials, minerals and mining professionals in future? Outgoing President Tim Leung and Guy Bridges, our Overseas Regional Representative on the IOM3 Advisory Council, guide us through their experiences. https://www.iom3.org/group/asia-iom3-hong-kong-branch--iom3-hk-.html Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-05-06
30 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... COP26
Discussing the outcomes of COP26 and a recent IOM3 event. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-04-06
33 min
Korosi Indonesia
Integrity operating windows (IOWs)
Integrity Operating Windows (IOWs) are sets of limits used to determine the different variables that could affect the integrity and reliability of a process unit. IOWs are set of parameters to determine safe operating equipment from integrity point of view. Working outside these limits may cause otherwise preventable damage or failure.API 584 discuss different types of IOWs used in process units. It covers risk ranking, documenting, implementing, reviewing, changing, and updating IOWs. Our guest is Hooman Taktechian MSc. C.Eng IOM3 he is the Principal Corrosion Engineer – from Oceaneering asset integrity Aberdeen UK. Hooman has extensive experience wor...
2022-03-24
1h 01
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Materials science outreach
Against the backdrop of British Science Week, Rupal Mehta, Editor at IOM3, is hosting a podcast on Materials Science Outreach - how can we encourage more people and from different backgrounds into materials science? Links: IOM3 Schools Outreach – https://www.iom3.org/careers-learning/schools-outreach.html Discover Materials – https://discovermaterials.co.uk Materials World articles: Developing a Materials World – why (not) us? https://www.iom3.org/resource/developing-a-materials-world-why-not-us.html Developing a Materials World – what do students think? https://www.iom3.org/resource/developing-a-materials-world-what-do-students-think.html Developing a Materials World – what’s next? https://www.iom3.org/resource/developing-a-materials-world-what-s-next.html Contact us: podcast@iom3.org Mus...
2022-03-18
56 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates…Inspiring Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining – Marina Kovaleva
In this episode of our WIM3 series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3. interviews Marina Kovaleva, a 2nd year PhD student at Cardiff University, UK. Kovaelva studies a PhD in combustor designs and materials for green ammonia and hydrogen fuels. Before starting her PhD, Marina completed her bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, conducting her Year in Industry in quality and process improvement of nickel-superalloys at Special Metals - Wiggin. Marina has also participated in research placements in Japan and America as part of the MEXT and Fulbright Scholarship programmes. She is an active participant of IOM3 activities and is cu...
2022-03-08
19 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Challenges for construction
The construction industry and the materials it uses faces huge challenges in the next few years, not only to support the UK Government Net Zero Strategy in the short, but also in the long term. This podcast provides an insight to the more immediate challenges such as the upcoming plastic packaging tax and digitisation and how the industry might respond. Flavie Lowres discusses the topic with expert panel Andrew Dunster, Alison Nicholl and Su Varma. Resources to help with the digitisation challenges can be found at: www.hartree.stfc.ac.uk/Pages/Hartree-National-Centre-for-Digital-Innovation-(HNCDI).aspx Contact us: podcast@iom3.org ...
2022-02-08
40 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Ground engineering
Emily Wood and Jim Shields of BAM Ritchies talk to Ian Bowbrick, Director of Membership at IOM3 about ground engineering, why it affects us all and how it can save buildings from climate disasters. They present the new IOM3 Ground Engineering Group and opportunities for the future. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-01-07
43 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Brexit: Impact on academia and industry
Mark Glover, Commissioning Editor at IOM3, hosts a podcast around Brexit and its impact on two key areas for IOM3 members: academia and manufacturing. Mark is joined by Ben Fletcher, Chief Operating Officer at the UK manufacturing association (MAKEUK) and Professor Richard Dashwood, Deputy Vice-Chancellor(Research)at Coventry University, UK, and head of the University Alliance Research and Innovation Network, an organisation that represents a number of technical and professional universities. Links: www.makeuk.org www.unialliance.ac.uk/our-networks/ Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License...
2021-11-05
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Lithium, Afghanistan and more
Henk Van Alphen is the CEO of Wealth Minerals (https://wealthminerals.com/) which is in the business of empowering the green energy storage industry through lithium projects in Chile. He talks to Katherine Williams about the importance of accessing critical minerals without geopolitical strife and the concerns over future lithium supply. Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-10-05
23 min
SteelCast
Women of Steel S3 E2 - Dr. Aimee Goodall
Aimee is a Process Technology specialist at Tata Steel’s Llanwern site, having studied forensic science at De Montfort University it was by chance that Aimee discovered that there could be a field of study and work around metallurgy. Completing her PHD in 2019 Aimee is also vice-chair of the IOM3 Student and Early careers committee. Growing up in the steel town of Corby, Aimee was always aware of the steel industry, but never once imaged herself working in it herself. Join us for a conversation on finding your passions, working hard to achieve your goals and...
2021-09-15
20 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates...Sustainable Future Week
As we approach the Glasgow Climate Summit (COP26) in late 2021, it has never been clearer how vital it is for humanity to tackle the climate change we are causing. Professionals in materials, minerals, and mining have a vital part to play in the essential transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient society. From the 6–10 September, IOM3 is organising its Sustainable Future Week to highlight and showcase this key role. You can find more details about the event below. www.iom3.org/events-awards/sustainable-futures-week.html Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-p...
2021-08-31
19 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Anna Ploszajski’s Handmade
Award winning materials scientist, engineer and communicator Anna Ploszajski talks to Katherine Williams about her new book Handmade: A scientist’s search for meaning through making. Each chapter focuses on a different material: glass, plastic, steel, brass, clay, sugar, wool, wood, paper and stone. Resources: https://play.acast.com/s/handmade www.annaploszajski.com Contact us: podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Homepagegate.sc
2021-08-03
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... What to expect at EEC 2021?
In the run up to EEC21(https://www.iom3.org/resource/registrations-open-for-eec-2021.html) senior steel industry figures Bob Ruddlestone and Chris McDonald both at the Materials Processing Institute and members of the organising committee for the event, talk to David Arthur about steel industry issues and opportunities as electric arc furnaces become the dominant technology. Skills, decarbonisation and limiting factors are all mentioned, the podcast presents an introduction to topics that will be covered in depth at the event. If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod ...
2021-07-23
30 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Pride month – dissecting the intersectional experience
In light of Pride Month (June 2021), our IOM3Pride group has teamed up with Ethnic Minorities in Materials, Minerals and Mining (EMM3), and Ably Different in Materials Minerals and Mining (ADM3), to discuss a topic that is an increasing area of focus when looking at diversity – intersectionality. Hosted by IOM3 Diversity Lead, Shardell Joseph, participants include IOM3Pride Chair, Emily Radley, ADM3 Chair, Martin Griffin, ADM3 Vice Chair and member of IOM3Pride and EMM3, Animesh Anand, and EMM3 member, Nicole Lee, sharing their intersectional experiences, and discussing how the impacts of being an intersectional person in the workplace, and ho...
2021-06-24
1h 05
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining: Ruth Allington
In part 4 of our inspiring women podcast series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3 talks to Ruth Allington about her career in geology specialising in construction materials development and quarry design. Find out more about WIM3: www.iom3.org/group/women-in-mat…s-mining-wim3.html If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-06-21
25 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining: Marina Fernando
In part 5 of our ongoing WIM3 podcast series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice-Chair of WIM3 talks to fellow WIM3 committee member, Marina Fernando who is a R&D Scientist with extensive experience in elastomer research. She is currently a Research and Development Scientist working at TARRC-Rubber Consultants. Find out more about WIM3: www.iom3.org/group/women-in-mat…s-mining-wim3.html If you have any questions, contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-06-18
14 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates... Inspiring Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining: Aimee Goodall
In latest installment of our inspiring women in materials, minerals and mining series, Dr Fiona Robinson chats with Aimee Goodall MIMMM, a Process Technology Specialist at Tata Steel. Aimee is an active participant in IOM3 activities and is the Vice-Chair of the IOM3 Student and Early Careers Committee. Find out more about WIM3: www.iom3.org/group/women-in-mat…s-mining-wim3.html If you have any questions, contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music: Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-06-18
13 min
IOM3 Investigates
IOM3 Investigates… soft magnetic materials
The Magnetics and Materials Research Group at Cardiff University, Wales, focuses on synthesis, characterisation and modelling of quantum materials, functional composites and advanced material structures with particular interests in magnetic, sensing, energy harvesting and biomedical applications. Reader Phillip Anderson tells Katherine Williams about their work. Read more at https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/research/explore/research-units/magnetic-materials-and-applications-research-group Or follow their blog https://blogs.cardiff.ac.uk/magma/ Contact us podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-06-14
32 min
IOM3 Investigates
Mental Health
In this episode, Mark Glover, Commissioning Editor of Materials World and Clay Technology magazines, is joined by Heather Beach at The Healthy Work Company, UK, Adrian Huxley at Singer Instruments, UK and Jane Remmer and Dr Alison Savage at the University of Liverpool, UK. The group discuss wellbeing in manufacturing and academia and the impact of COVID-19 on people's mental health. Resources HSE - www.hse.gov.uk/stress/casestudies/singer-instruments.htm University of Liverpool - www.liverpool.ac.uk/ www.liverpool.ac.uk/intranet/physical-sciences/mental-health-and-wellbeing/ www.opendoorcharity.com/ CONTACT US podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org MUSIC Pamgaea...
2021-05-10
56 min
IOM3 Investigates
Sustainability in the Built Environment
In this week’s episode, Rupal Mehta, Editor of Materials World and Clay Technology, hosts a podcast on Sustainability in the Built Environment, featuring Danielle Densley-Tingley, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Engineering at the University of Sheffield, Flavie Lowres, Associate Director at the Building Research Establishment, Kat Scott, Senior Architectural Assistant at DRMM Architects, and Philip Gray, Environmental Design Director and Head of Sustainability at the Building Design Partnership. CONTACT US podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org MUSIC Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-04-30
1h 09
IOM3 Investigates
Lithium in the UK
In this week’s episode Ian Bowbrick, Director of Membership & Professional Standards talks to Jeremy Wrathall of Cornish Lithium and Reimar Seltman of the Natural History Museum about the importance of the UK Lithium industry to the nation’s economy and in mitigating climate change CONTACT US podcast@iom3.org www.iom3.org MUSIC Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-04-23
38 min
IOM3 Investigates
The role of resource efficiency in reaching net zero
In this week's episode, Rachel Stonehouse, Policy Research Fellow at IOM3, is joined by Julian Allwood (UKFIRES) and Libby Peake (Green Alliance) to discuss the role of resource efficiency in reaching net zero. FIND OUT MORE The report 'Absolute Zero' published by UKFIRES looks at how zero emissions can be delivered in the UK with today's technologies https://ukfires.org/absolute-zero/ In this report for the Circular Economy Task Force, which is Chaired by Dr Colin Church, Green Alliance calls for a more ambitious and systemic approach to resource use that learns the lessons from the UK’s world leading go...
2021-04-19
52 min
IOM3 Investigates
Heat from Britain's Abandoned Mines
One quarter of residential properties in the UK sit on the coalfields and heat from these mines could one day heat the homes above. In this episode, Jeremy Crooks and Gareth Farr share how this renewable energy technology could provide a significant low carbon contribution to Britain’s future renewable energy needs. Could our abandoned mines move from being viewed as a liability to being a national asset? If you have previously worked with Jeremy and would like to share a dedication that will be shared with his family, please contact: mineenergy@coal.gov.uk Find out more: gov.uk/co...
2021-03-19
40 min
IOM3 Investigates
Inspiring women in materials, minerals and mining: Part 3 Maria Holloway–Strong
In our third part of our WIM3 podcast series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, talks to Maria Holloway-Strong about her career in geotechnical engineering and the construction industry and juggling being a parent with a career. Find out more about WIM3: https://www.iom3.org/group/women-in-materials-minerals-mining-wim3.html If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-03-07
18 min
IOM3 Investigates
Inspiring women in materials, minerals and mining: Part 2 Artemis Stamboulis
In our latest installment of our new series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice Chair of Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining (WIM3) group, speaks to Artemis Stamboulis who is Senior Lecturer in Biomaterials and Nanomaterials at the University of Birmingham, UK about how she got into materials and understanding antimicrobials as part of her research. Find out more about WIM3: https://www.iom3.org/group/women-in-materials-minerals-mining-wim3.html If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses...
2021-03-06
13 min
IOM3 Investigates
Inspiring women in materials, minerals and mining Part 1 Adele Royle
In this new launch of this new series, Dr Fiona Robinson FIMMM, Vice Chair of Women in Materials, Minerals and Mining (WIM3) group, talks to Adele Royle about her background in the rubber industry, and combining technical knowledge and commercial knowledge with her husband to build a successful rubber business. Find out more about WIM3: https://www.iom3.org/group/women-in-materials-minerals-mining-wim3.html If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-03-05
17 min
IOM3 Investigates
LGBT History Month - An LGBTQ+ Experience in STEM
In light of LGBT History Month, IOM3 Diversity Lead Shardell Joseph speaks to IOM3Pride Chair, Emily Radley, and IOM3Pride member, Avery Cunningham, reflecting on the obstacles and experiences of LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Looking at the past, present and future, the podcast delves into where we were, where we are now, and what still needs to be done for a more inclusive work environment. STEM, LGBTQ & You 2021 - 19 February https://bit.ly/3qsi72F Find out more about IOM3 Pride: https://www.iom3.org/group/iom3-pride-group.html If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3...
2021-02-19
48 min
IOM3 Investigates
Antimicrobial Materials for Biomedical Applications
In this episode of IOM3 Investigates, Professor Serena Best (Past President at IOM3) explores the challenges of infection and the role of biomedical materials research in the development of new therapeutic solutions. She is joined by senior academics Paul Hatton (University of Sheffield) and Rachel Williams (University of Liverpool) who lead research in the fields of ophthalmic and orthopaedic biomaterials to discuss industry challenges alongside innovations and new technology within biomedical materials. If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea ...
2021-02-12
22 min
EnvCast: Environment Top 5
In Conversation with Colin Church CEnv
Note: This episode was recorded remotely, adhering to UK Government advice during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month's new release is a fascinating conversation between Dr Colin Church CEnv, Chief Executive at the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and Dr Emma Wilcox, Chief Executive here at Society for the Environment (SocEnv). Colin discusses his current role, including the challenges and opportunities during this tricky time, his career journey to date and the importance of professional registration and professional bodies. // Twitter: @SocEnv_HQ // YouTube: S...
2021-02-03
30 min
IOM3 Investigates
The Secret Life Of Stuff
In this episode, IOM3 CEO Colin Church is joined by Julie Hill MBE, author of “The Secret Life of Stuff”. Ever since Blue Planet 2 hit our screens back in 2017, public awareness of materials has started to grow. From immediate concerns about plastic pollution, increasingly people are looking at the wider climate, air, soil, water, and biodiversity impacts of our seemingly insatiable demand for more stuff. These issues are the focus of Julie’s 2011 book, and together she and Colin review how far (or not) the debate has come over the past ten years. Find out more about WRAP at wrap.org.uk...
2021-01-29
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
Responsible Mining Part 2 - Practical Approaches
In this ‘IOM3 Investigates’, Colin is joined by Anne Oxley (Brazilian Nickel) and Carl Nicholas (Mineesia) Together, they discuss aspects of responsible mining - that is, mining that engages ethically with local communities, minimises environmental damage and doesn’t exploit its workforce. In this segment, they look at some of the more practical aspects of responsible mining – what it means on the ground and how a mining company can show it is doing the right thing. Listen back to the first two segments of this Responsible Mining series to hear the discussion on investor and other influences that are driving the spre...
2021-01-22
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
Dupont: Supercars drive EV safety
In this episode of IOM3 Investigates, Katherine Williams (Head of Content at IOM3) speaks Carlo Fiorella, Global Market Manager at DuPont about their technical partnership with the Renault DP World F1 Team, exploring how the two parties to solve challenges and push towards a shared goal of developing materials and technologies that tap into the growing trend of electrification, and shaping the electric vehicles of the future. Find out more: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dupontautomotive/ If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech...
2021-01-15
31 min
IOM3 Investigates
Neil Glover CEng FIMMM
As he takes on his role as President of IOM3, Neil Glover CEng FIMMM talks to Katherine Williams, Head of Content at IOM3, about his 25 years’ experience in materials for aerospace and how he went from becoming a student member of the Institute to now President. If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2021-01-01
31 min
IOM3 Investigates
Responsible Mining Part 1a – General Investor Interest
In this bumper double episode of ‘IOM3 Investigates’, Colin is joined by Fiona Cessford (Corporate Consultant with SRK) and Adam Matthews, (Co-Director Investment Team at the Church of England Pensions Board). Together, they discuss aspects of responsible mining - that is, mining that engages ethically with local communities, minimises environmental damage and doesn’t exploit its workforce. In this segment, the focus is on investor and other influences that are driving the spread of responsible mining; in the second segment they look in more detail at the rising demands placed on mining companies in terms of tailings storage facilities. Find out mo...
2020-12-18
27 min
IOM3 Investigates
Responsible Mining Part 1b – Tailings Investor Interest
In this bumper double episode of ‘IOM3 Investigates’, Colin is joined by Fiona Cessford (Corporate Consultant with SRK) and Adam Matthews, (Co-Director Investment Team at the Church of England Pensions Board). Together, they discuss aspects of responsible mining - that is, mining that engages ethically with local communities, minimises environmental damage and doesn’t exploit its workforce. In this segment, they look in more detail at the rising demands placed on mining companies in terms of tailings storage facilities. Listen back to the first segment to hear the discussion on investor and other influences that are driving the spread of respon...
2020-12-18
28 min
IOM3 Investigates
Christine Blackmore
In the latest episode of ‘IOM3 Investigates…’ podcast series Katherine Williams, Head of Content for IOM3 is joined by IOM3 Vice President Christine Blackmore CEnv CSci FIMMM to talk about her career in the mining industry, being a female in the industry and how she first became involved with IOM3. If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-12-04
38 min
The FS Club Podcast
VR, AR or MR – Is The Virtual World More Real Than We Think?
Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3qzHxNb Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Realities are significantly different technologies. The webinar will review these differences and where these technologies stand today. Focus will be given to the challenges and techniques of replicating real world experiences in VR, the role profoundly immersive VR is playing now, and where we are heading. In particular, the webinar will highlight applications that many overlook, e.g. rehabilitation, and the significant advances in integration with the real world and immersive kinaesthetics, e.g. walking. Speaker: Dr Charles King...
2020-11-18
45 min
IOM3 Investigates
Black History Month: Innovation and Diversity in STEM
In this Black History Month episode, IOM3 Diversity Lead Shardell Joseph speaks to EMM3 members Nicole Lee, Senior Engineer at Frazer-Nash Consultancy, Fiazal Hussain, Lead Materials Engineer at Baker Hughes and guest speaker Christopher Jackson, Geology Professor at Imperial College London. They highlight the successes of black achievement and the obstacles black scientists have faced in the past, while also discussing the climate in STEM today for ethnic minorities and what obstacles exists at present – analysing how far we have come and what still needs to be done. Find more content regarding Race and Black History: Blog: Katherine Johnson – highlighting the...
2020-10-29
58 min
IOM3 Investigates
Getting Greener Steel
In this episode, IOM3 CEO Colin Church speaks to Brian Edy, Director of the Steels and Metals Institute at Swansea University and Chris McDonald, CEO at the Materials Processing Institute about decarbonising the Steel Industry Find out more Steel and Metals Institute, Swansea University www.samiswansea.co.uk Twitter: @SaMI_Swansea Materials Processing Institute www.mpiuk.com Twitter: @MPI_UK @MrChrisMcDonald Materials World Article on Greener Steel: https://www.iom3.org/materials-world-magazine/news/2020/sep/03/a-greener-path-steelmaking If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic...
2020-10-02
44 min
IOM3 Investigates
Together - We Recycle
To celebrate UK Recycle Week running from 21–27 September 2020, organised by WRAP under the Recycle Now brand, IOM3 has put together a podcast highlighting some of the important issues around recycling. In this episode, IOM3 CEO Colin Church speaks to Pat Jennings, Head of Policy, Knowledge and External Affairs at CIWM, and Patrick Mahon, Strategic Assistant to the CEO at WRAP about the importance of recycling in the UK and why it really matters. Find out more CIWM Website: https://www.ciwm.co.uk/ Twitter: @CIWM WRAP Website: http://www.wrap.org.uk/ Twitter: @WRAP_UK If you have any questions co...
2020-09-23
51 min
IOM3 Investigates
The Mary Rose
This week Katherine Williams (Head of Content at IOM3) speaks exclusively to Eleanor Schofield from the Mary Rose Trust and Giannantonio Cibin from Diamond Light Source about what processes and techniques have been used as part of ongoing conservation on The Mary Rose. Find out more The Mary Rose Trust Website: www.maryrose.org Twitter: @E_Schofield, @MaryRoseMuseum Facebook: @MaryRoseMuseum Diamond Light Source Website www.diamond.ac.uk Facebook: @DiamondLightSource Twitter: @DiamondLightSou If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea ...
2020-08-21
31 min
IOM3 Investigates
The Environment, Part 4: Can we be Sustainable without Plastics?
This week we are joined by Sarah Greenwood (University of Sheffield / Packaging Consultant) and Sally Beken (KTN / UKCPN) to discuss the role plastics play in modern society and whether or not we can really be both plastic free and sustainable? If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-07-31
46 min
IOM3 Investigates
Future Energy and the UK Energy Mix
In Episode 4 of IOM3 Investigates, Katherine Williams (Head of Content at IOM3) speaks with the Right Honourable Charles Hendry CBE about the future energy mix. Charles was appointed Minister of State for the Department of Energy and Climate Change in May 2010 and served until 2012. He remains actively interested in energy solutions and international relations. Follow Charles on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charles_hendry?lang=en If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-07-17
39 min
IOM3 Investigates
The Environment, Part 3: E-waste, Materials Recovery & Pyrometallurgy
In our newest instalment of IOM3 Investigates... The Environment, Colin is joined by Susanne Baker (Associate Director at TechUK) and Chris Oldroyd (Founder and CEO of Inprotec Ltd) to find out more about how Electrical and Electronic Equipment is recycled and what is needed to create a Circular Economy for EEE. Further information - https://www.techuk.org/ - http://www.inprotec.co.uk/ Get in touch Chris Oldroyd - chris.oldroyd@inprotec.co.uk Susanne Baker - Susanne.Baker@techUK.org If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea...
2020-07-03
54 min
SteelCast
Women of Steel S1 E2 - Dr. Laura Baker
In this episode we speak to Dr Laura Baker, a steel veteran with 19 years of experience under her belt. Laura is currently head of product management and development for Tata Steel Strip Products. She was the first female president of the metallurgical society in Swansea, heavily involved in the Institute of Materials, minerals and mining (IOM3) and a staunch advocate for women in industry – Laura takes her position as a senior leader in steel seriously. Laura talks us through her career in steel, what motivates her, the importance of "finding your gang" and believing in the value we each can brin...
2020-06-29
25 min
IOM3 Investigates
The Environment, Part 2: Design for End of Life
This week we're 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 - https://www.suez.com/en - https://made.partners/partners/barron-gould/ - https://made.partners/ - http://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 podcast@iom3.org...
2020-06-19
44 min
IOM3 Investigates
The Environment, Part 1: Sustainable Packaging
In our first episode of IOM3 Investigates, we speak to Professor Margaret Bates, Executive Director at On Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) about sustainable packaging. If you have any questions contact us at podcast@iom3.org or visit www.iom3.org Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2020-06-05
33 min