London, 16th February 2026
EqualEngineers and Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining Announce Partnership to Advance Inclusive and Safe Cultures in Engineering
EqualEngineers and the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) are delighted to announce a new partnership aimed at strengthening inclusive and safe cultures across the materials, minerals, mining and wider engineering community.
This collaboration is founded on a shared commitment to ensuring that professionals at every stage of their careers can contribute with confidence, feel they belong, and work in environments that prioritise both safety and wellbeing. Together, EqualEngineers and IOM3 will champion inclusivity across education, industry practice, leadership development, and professional registration.
Through combining their complementary expertise, deep sector knowledge, and extensive networks, the organisations will work jointly on initiatives to broaden access to opportunities, support under-represented groups, and embed inclusive engineering design principles within the profession. The partnership will encourage cross-sector learning and help demonstrate collective progress to members, partners, and stakeholders across the UK and beyond.
Throughout 2026, EqualEngineers and IOM3 will also collaborate on institution-related events designed to facilitate dialogue, encourage shared learning, and explore how inclusive and safe cultures can be strengthened across materials science, minerals processing, mining, and related engineering fields.
Dr Mark McBride-Wright MBE, Founder and CEO of EqualEngineers, said:
“We are excited to be partnering with IOM3. Materials and minerals disciplines underpin so much of our modern world, and the people working in these fields deserve environments where they feel valued, respected, and safe. Together, we can help support a culture where inclusion strengthens innovation and empowers individuals across the profession.”
Collette Marriott, Director of Business Support, Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining, said:
“At IOM3, we’re committed to inclusive and supportive environments for all professionals across materials, minerals, mining and engineering. Our five dedicated member networks (Ably Different, Ethnic Minorities, IOM3Pride, Student & Early Career, and Women in Materials, Minerals & Mining) are driven by the passion and dedication of our member volunteers who connect and empower individuals at every career stage. This partnership with EqualEngineers builds on that foundation, helping us drive meaningful change and promote safer, more inclusive cultures throughout the sector”
As part of launching this new partnership, EqualEngineers and IOM3 will introduce a collaborative programme beginning with an event focused on Accessibility in Engineering on 13th May.
This partnership builds on EqualEngineers’ ongoing work with leading professional institutions to create a more inclusive engineering sector, one that reflects the diversity of society, strengthens industry capability, and supports the long-term sustainability of the profession.
