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South Wales Materials Association (SWMA)

The South Wales Materials Association cover an area from Cardiff to as far west as Aberystwyth. The majority of our events are held at Swansea University Bay Campus ​

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The South Wales Materials Association is an IOM3 local Affiliated Society for Southwest Wales. The majority of our events are held at Swansea University and online. We host a range of evening talks on a range of topics, daytime CPD technical talks on characterisation techniques, social gatherings, and YPLC events each year.

 

Mission 

  • To promote Materials Science by means of lectures, works visits and any other appropriate means;
  • To foster & encourage young people in Materials Science, Engineering and Technology and other associated disciplines defined by IOM3;
  • To ensure the highest professional standards are maintained at all SWMA meetings & functions.

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  • Free
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  • 26–27 June 2026

Mining Masterclass

Free two-day course for secondary school teachers highlighting the importance of mining & minerals to society

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Bethan Miles

Bethan Miles

President

Jonas Hiemstra

Jonas Hiemstra

Vice President

Elin Worsley

Elin Worsley

Secretary

Sam Ngombe

Sam Ngombe

Social Media Secretary

Ralph Gillies

Ralph Gillies

Honorary Treasurer

Email:
southwalesmaterialsassociation@gmail.com

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Dr Sarah-Jane Potts

Dr Sarah-Jane Potts

Immediate Past President

Email:
southwalesmaterialsassociation@gmail.com

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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.

Chris Yeomans

Chris Yeomans

 

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Newport & Cardiff Materials Society (NCMS)

Based in South East Wales, we are a materials society that is affiliated to IOM3. Our aim is to provide knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities for the local materials community.

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Local Society Group

West of England Metals & Materials Association (WEMMA)

The WEMMA is affiliated to IOM3 and aims to provide a service to all materials professionals in the West of England by organizing talks and events and providing a focus for discussions.

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Local Society Group

Birmingham Metallurgical Association (BMetA)

An IOM3 Affiliated Society based in the School of Metallurgy and Materials at the University of Birmingham committed to promoting an interest in materials

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