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Coventry & Warwickshire Materials Society (CWMS)

An IOM3 Affiliated Society in the Midlands region committed to creating and promoting an interest in materials

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26 Feb 2026, 5.30pm - 8.00pm Talk/Lecture

CWMS heat of the IOM3 Young Persons' Lecture Competition

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University of Warwick (International Manufacturing Centre auditorium)

Entry for our heat has now closed and we have 5 entries covering a wide range of topics. Titles are listed below and abstracts are available in the Documents tab.
- Recycled Polypropylene: Performance Challenges and Feedstock Strategies for Sustainable Plastics
- Optimisation of Ceramic Matrix Composites by Infusion Technique
- It Starts With CAD: The Hidden Impact of Design Decisions On Circular Economy In Automotive
- Reducing the Environmental Impact of SF₆ in High-Voltage Switchgear
- Designing Speed: The Materials of Running Shoes

Each competitor in the heat will give a presentation in English lasting between 12 and 15 minutes. If you would like to attend the lectures please register via the following link. The event will start with refreshments at 5:30. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983617310774?aff=oddtdtcreator

Each competitor in the CWMS heat will receive £50 and a certificate from IOM3. The winner of the CWMS heat will win a further £100 and be entered into the Midlands regional final. The winner of the regional final will receive £150 and be entered into the national final to be held in the Armourers' Hall in London on May 21st when further prizes will be awarded to the top three competitors (£750, £400 and £200 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places respectively).

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Poster for CWMS local heat of the IOM3 Young Persons lecture competition

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Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Chair

Email:
iom3cwms@gmail.com

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Sarah Boad

Sarah Boad

Secretary

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iom3cwms@gmail.com

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Rod Vanstone

Rod Vanstone

Events Secretary

Email:
IOM3CWMS@gmail.com

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Robert Crow

Robert Crow

Treasurer

Relations with IOM3 Affiliated Societies are managed by the IOM3 Local Affairs Committee, which reports to the IOM3 Members' Board. The IOM3 Advisory Council has 7 members elected to represent each of our Regions.

Kate Fox

Midlands Regional Representative

Kate Fox

Email:
kate.fox@rolls-royce.com

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