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The IOM3 Women in Materials, Minerals & Mining Group (WIM3) was established in 2012 to provide a focus for women members within IOM3 and help support them in their careers. Since then, WIM3 has organised a series successful events around the UK that have attracted women members at all stages of their career and provided valuable networking opportunities for women. We regularly organise a networking event to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June each year.

WIM3 is committed to increasing female participation in IOM3 governance, events and activities and to attracting more women into our profession at all levels.

Inspiring Women in Materials

WIM3 has produced a series of podcasts talking to inspiring women in materials, minerals and mining. Follow the link and be inspired!

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Profiles of inspiring women

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9 September 2024

Zooming in on a career looking through the lens

Sarah Haigh is at the helm of a project at the University of Manchester, UK, to develop a unique transmission electron microscope that integrates artificial intelligence and automation.

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17 June 2024

Engineering change

As Pride month reflects on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, Dr Mark McBride-Wright MBE CEng talks about taking learnings from health and safety to enhance equity, diversity and inclusion within engineering.

WIM3 news & resources

Upcoming events

  • Free

WIM3 | Celebrating women in our industries: Women making their mark

WIM is celebrating their anniversary and International Women's Day with an in-person event at 297 Euston Road, London.

IOM3 London

2025 Young Persons' Lecture Competition UK final

Six regional finalists deliver a lecture on a materials, minerals, mining, packaging, clay technology and wood science related subject.

London