Get to know more about this event About RAMS 2026 RAMS 2026 is a meeting for recent appointees and emerging independent academic leaders in materials science to connect, exchange ideas and build collaborations.The event will provide a focused space for early-career academic staff and independent research fellows to present their research, meet peers across the UK materials community and explore future research directions. Why attend? Join RAMS 2026 to:Meet new colleagues. Build connections with recent appointees across materials science.Share your research. Present emerging work in a supportive and high-quality academic setting.Start collaborations. Identify shared interests and future funding opportunities.Explore the field. Hear the latest ideas across energy, bio, soft, sustainable and AI-enabled materials.Celebrate excellence. Take part in awards, certificates and community recognition. This article was published on 2026-05-27