The course run by Charanjit Chodha on a private basis in Leicester in the first half of the year was successfully completed in June, with a full complement of students. The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) had been developing, in consultation with Mr Chodha and BRPPA, a fully accredited course at level 5 based on this course, leading to an IOM3 Diploma Rubber Technology. The first course on this new basis, still taught by Mr Chodha, will start in January 2020. For further details contact the IOM3 Training Academy on 01476 513892 or training@iom3.org.