critical materials for the future
Join the Lunar Society to hear from Professor David Brown, School of Metallurgy and Materials, University of Birmingham as he speaks about the current status of critical materials from global and national perspectives. Particular focus will be given to the Rare Earths and the remarkable magnetic devices they enable.
NEED TO KNOW INFO
Wednesay 18 February 2026
19:00 – 22:00
The University of Birmingham, 142 Edgbaston Park Road, Aston Webb Building, West Wing, Room WG12, Edgbaston, B13 2TS
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our annual Boulton & Watt lecture’s focus is climate change and the environment. You will meet the Society’s members and others guests and hear from a leading expert in his field, you can expect:
Conversations exploring the current status of critical materials from global and national perspectives.
Q&A a chance to ask questions from the UK’s leading University which has been at the forefront of magnetic material developments for many decades.
Networking before and after the event.
TICKET PRICES
Members: FREE
Students: FREE
Guests: A donation is required