On 1 May 2026, Institute of Corrosion President Dr Yunnan Gao visited The University of Manchester to review the continuing success of the ICorr Scholarship Programme and to meet students and staff involved in corrosion education and research.
The visit included meetings with Dr Beatriz Mingo and Professor Dirk Engelberg from the Department of Materials, during which the annual review of the ICorr-funded scholarship programme was presented. Since 2023, ICorr has committed £25,000 per year over a five-year period to support MSc and MEng students specialising in corrosion-related disciplines. The review highlighted the growing success of the initiative, with strong student engagement and increased application numbers across both programmes.
Dr Gao also met with Professor Scott Heath, Vice-Dean for Students, Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and held discussions with ICorr Scholarship recipients Ayrton Spiller and Jana Al Shami. During a tour of the University campus, Dr Gao was also accompanied by ICorr Scholarship recipient Charles Foxall.
The University expressed its appreciation for ICorr’s continued support in helping to develop the next generation of corrosion professionals. In February 2026, scholarship recipients Ayrton Spiller and Jana Al Shami were formally recognised during the Faculty of Science and Engineering Scholarship Awards Ceremony, reflecting the growing visibility and impact of the partnership between ICorr and the University.
The visit concluded with recognition of ICorr’s contribution on The University of Manchester President’s Circles of Philanthropy, The Beyer Circle Board, where the Institute is proudly acknowledged for its support of student development and engineering education.
ICorr Scholarship Certificate Presented by Professor Scott Heath to Ayrton Spiller during the Faculty of Science and Engineering Scholarship Awards Ceremony in February 2026.
ICorr Scholarship Certificate Presented by Professor Scott Heath to Jana Al Shami during the Faculty of Science and Engineering Scholarship Awards Ceremony in February 2026.
ICorr President Dr Yunnan Gao Meeting with ICorr Scholarship Recipients Ayrton Spiller and Jana Al Shami in Manchester on 1 May 2026.
ICorr President Dr Yunnan Gao Touring The University of Manchester Campus Accompanied by ICorr Scholarship Recipient Charles Foxall on 1 May 2026.
The University of Manchester President’s Circles of Philanthropy, The Beyer Circle Board, Including the Name of the Institute of Corrosion.
