Case Study

Launched by its Chief Executive in response to member demand, in 2021 the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) introduced three new member networks, to bring together and support people who may be in an under-represented group in their profession. Company Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Industry Membership organisation for Materials, Minerals and Mining Location London and Grantham, with members UK-wide and internationally Company Size 45 employees, 15,000 members Intervention Introduction of new community groups for members Specific challenges Making materials, minerals and mining topics accessible to everyone, against a background of declining uptake of qualifications in these areas and specific challenges for those in under-represented groups in their profession Outcomes Created a safe space for discussion, leading to new ideas and events being held. Next steps are to build up the groups, and adopt additional data collection to quantify the impacts.   Photo Credit: IOM3. WIM3 [...]