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Your Life is Manufactured by Tim Minshall
Your Life Is Manufactured, a new book by Tim Minshall, Head of the IfM, is now available. In a fascinating exploration of the manufacturing world, Tim illuminates the complex and often unseen journeys of the products that shape our daily lives.

‘From History to the Future’, the Centre for Industrial Sustainability’s annual retreat 2025
The CIS annual retreat took place in January, bringing togther over 40 enthusiasts from academia and industry.

Tim Minshall on BBC Radio 4's Start the Week
Head of the IfM, Professor Tim Minshall, recently appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Start the Week to discuss his new book, Your Life Is Manufactured.