The 2025-2026 Young ICorr committee has been almost completely formed, with a few new members joining us for our next meeting at the end of March.
We held a very successful event in collaboration with the Northwest Branch, and we’re looking forward to holding more events in the student lecture series with them in the future.
Work has begun on both the Young Engineers Programme for 2026 and a new biannual Young ICorr event to be announced (Watch this Space!)
Foundation work has also begun on the mentoring programme, which will be rolled out later in the year.
As we’re in the early days of the new Young ICorr Committee, there’s nothing huge to report on this month, but there are lots of exciting developments happening behind the scenes that we can’t wait to share with you!
Do please stay in touch: youngicorrchair@icorr.org
Awareness Day 2025: Innovation in Corrosion Engineering
The Corrosion Engineering Division (CED) is excited to host its annual Working Day and Symposium on 24th April 2025, aligning with Corrosion Awareness Day. This year’s event will take place at the Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre in Teesside, bringing together experts, industry leaders, and academics to discuss “Innovations in Corrosion Engineering for Sustainable Energy Systems.”
Why You Should Attend?
With the global energy transition in full force, corrosion remains a critical challenge across industries, from renewable energy infrastructure to CCUS, hydrogen, geothermal, and offshore wind. This event will explore innovative solutions and emerging technologies that enhance the durability and sustainability of energy systems.
Event Highlights
Industry Talks from experts in sectors including Energy, Nuclear, Coatings, and Cathodic Protection.
Young ICorr Representative providing fresh perspectives and emerging trends.
Presentation of the 2024 Paul McIntyre Award Winner, celebrating excellence in corrosion engineering.
Guided Tour of the Net Zero Centre, offering a first-hand look at state-of-the-art research facilities.
Networking Opportunities with like-minded corrosion professionals.
Programme Overview
Start Time
Description
Speaker Name
CED WP Category
Topic
10:00
Registration and Welcome Drinks
ALL
ALL
Networking
10:30
Welcome and Introduction
Danny Burkle
Introduction
Introduction to the day and theme
10:35
Introduction to NZIIC
Gari Harris
Introduction
Introduction to NZIIC activities by the NZIIC director
10:40
Technical Talk 1
Danny Burkle
All Energy
Challenges and opportunities in corrosion testing in CCUS applications
11:00
Technical Talk 2
Amber Sykes
Young ICorr / ALL Energy
Corrosion challenges in geothermal energy systems – electrochemistry in an autoclave
11:30
Lunch and Working Group Discussions
ALL
ALL
Lunch + CED plans and direction in the future /open floor discussions
12:30
The Paul McIntyre Award Presentation
Yunnan Gao
PM Award
Presentation of the Paul McIntyre award by the ICorr president
12:40
Technical Talk 3
PM Winner
PM Award
Presentation from the Paul McIntyre award winner
13:05
Technical Talk 4
Ivan Gutierrez
All Energy
Corrosion and the energy transition:practical insights from real-world projects
13:30
Net Zero Tour
Ellis Marshall
Tour
net zero facilities/labs tour
14:15
Technical Talk 5
Net Zero Representative
All Energy
Corrosion related activities and research at NZIIC
14:40
Technical Talk 6
Pedro Maria Alonso
Coatings
Innovative coatings for offshore corrosion protection: advancing sustainability with recycled and natural components
15:05
Technical Talk 7
Zsolt Ronafalvi
Cathodic Protection
Cathodic protection challenges and innovation across renewable energy assets
15:30
Closing Remarks
Danny Burkle
Closing Remarks
Closing remarks and what’s next for the CED
Meet Our Sponsors: A huge thank you to our event sponsors:
Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities
Event Fees: £75 (ICorr Members), £95 (Non-Members), FREE (Students) – Fee’s include refreshments and lunch
Exhibition Stand Package: £200 + VAT (includes one delegate pass)
Early Bird Discount: 10% off before 5th April 2025
Contact Danny Burkle
(Chair, ICorr Corrosion Engineering Division) for more information or to secure your place:
With Regards to Engineering Registration (CEng, IEng, EngTech): ICorr was expecting to receive the license from the Engineering Council in January 2025, for which we have prepared our submissions and responses commencing some 18 months ago.
However, due to unforeseen circumstances at the Engineering Council, this has been delayed with a timeline of 3–6 months. As current ICorr members who are registered are due for annual renewals, ICorr is currently proceeding as before as Professional Affiliate with the Society of Operation Engineers to maintain the members registrations with Engineering Council.
We are also receiving numerous applications in the new year for CEng and IEng, which are being processed as usual practice. We are seeing a great mix of applications coming from within and outside of the UK, with various education and experience levels. ICorr is continually committed to supporting our members in obtaining registration via reviews and mentoring. If you are interested in obtaining registration, then please contact us, as we are still able to provide the CEng, IEng, and EngTech registration process via our previous route whilst awaiting the full license.
ICorr is a member of the Science Council, which means we can offer you the opportunity to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci).
The Science Council have launched the 2025 dates for our FREE online Introduction to Professional Registration Workshops running until the end of December.
Upcoming Workshop Dates:
Tue 29th April 2025: 14:00-16:00
Mon 19th May 2025: 12:00-14:00
Thu 19th June 2025: 10:00-12:00
Mon 14th July 2025: 10:00-12:00
Tue 9th September 2025: 14:00-16:00
Mon 13th October 2025: 10:00-12:00
Tue 11th November 2025: 10:00-12:00
Mon 8th December 2025: 10:00-12:00
For further details, please refer to:
Professional registration workshops – The Science Council ~ : The Science Council ~
These workshops are designed for those interested in learning more about professional registration and provides guidance to start the journey toward achieving it.
Interested?
Website: www.sciencecouncil.org X (Twitter): @Science_Council LinkedIn: @Science-Council
The Structural Integrity Course provides a comprehensive programme covering the key aspects of assessing engineering structures and components under the effects of harsh environments, mechanical loading and high temperatures.
This course presents the fundamental aspects of the different types of corrosion, in terms of both mechanism and corrosion control. The lecture sessions integrate the different parameters that contribute to structural failure, helping delegates to appreciate the impact of design on the risk of failure. Examples of corrosion-induced failures will be provided via case studies from different industries.
Who Should Attend
This course will be of interest to all those involved in material performance and selection and design and/or risk assessment of components/structures operating under complex environmental and loading scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the key damage mechanisms relating to the different forms of corrosion and environment-assisted cracking in metallic components such as steels and corrosion-resistant alloys.
Identify key material properties that are impacted in components operating within industrial environments. Be aware of testing procedures used to obtain key information on the corrosion and environment-assisted cracking resistance of engineering materials.
Appreciate Risk Based Inspectionassessment approaches to evaluate margins of safety of engineering structures and understand key arguments that can be used to improve/reduce conservatism in assessments.
Recognise the industrial and economic benefitsof implementing a pro-active approach to structural integrity design methods to assure the quality of high-performance metallic products.
Further details and instructions for registration can be found at:
Please note that a 10% discount applies across all categories of registration to all paid-up members of the Institute of Corrosion. ICorr members wishing to benefit from this arrangement should contact the course organiser, Dr Nicolas Larrosa, at:
email: nicolas.larrosa@bristol.ac.uk
Refund Policy:
Refunds will be available only when required, in writing and with a 15 days’ notice before the start of the course.
Please Note:
The course fee includes attendance for the delegate(s) at “The Structural Integrity Course”. It covers coffee/lunch breaks each day, as well as dinner on Thursday evening. Additionally, the fee includes study materials and a Certificate of Attendance.
Accommodation and other evening meals are not included. Delegates are responsible for the cost of any additional meals, drinks, or services at the course venue.
On the 13th of March 2025, CORREX were very pleased to welcome members from CSCS – the Construction Skills Certification Scheme – and partners Stable Logic to Corrosion House, who have been assisting with the CORREX/ICATS computer system.
This important project will allow CORREX to be completely CSCS compliant with the new integrated platform.
CSCS card layouts have now been agreed upon, and the Stable Logic team has mapped our system and is producing a brand new one for now and the future.
Also present were CORREX second senior trainer Robert Hurley and CORREX administrator Patricia Bridge. Rob assisted in all matters, and Patricia was charged with explaining our systems and demonstrated everything brilliantly as requested by the members present.
Each person played their part and was a joy to work with.
Please contact Kevin Harold should you have any queries on these new developments at: CORREX@icorr.org
Photo: (from L to R): Kevin Harold – Correx, Dan Brookman – CSCS, Gayathri Rao – CSCS, Christopher Donahoe – StableLogic, Michael Dunford – StableLogic, Oscar Zhang – StableLogic and Robert Hurley – Correx
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