The UK Metamaterials Network connects academia, industry, governmental agencies and other professional bodies to enable the full utilisation of the UK’s metamaterials research and exploitation capabilities, from fundamental science to market-leading technology.
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A metamaterial is a 3D structure with a response or function due to the collective effect of meta-atom elements that is not possible to achieve conventionally with any individual constituent material.
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Acoustic Metamaterials
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Active Metamaterials
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Health
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Manufacturing
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Mechanical Metamaterials
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Microwave and THz Metamaterials
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Photonic Metamaterials
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Space and Aviation
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Sustainability
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Theory, Modelling and AI
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UKMMN Sustainability Winter School
2 Sep 2026
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UKMMN Newsletter July 2026 (external link)
31 Jul 2026
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Early Careers Conference 2026
21 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
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UKMMN Sustainability Winter School
11 Jan - 14 Jan 2027
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PhD: Physical intelligence in robotic materials (external link)
Closing date: 6 Nov 2026
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