Adaptation 2025: Call for Abstracts Open
We are now accepting abstract submissions for the first IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. The first of its kind, this conference will take place in person from 10th to 13th August 2025 in Manchester, UK.
IOR Dinner - Join Us In A New Venue
Bookings are now open for the IOR Annual Dinner and in 2025, the ‘Original Fridge Dinner’ will take place at an exciting new location – the London Hilton Bankside.
IOR Constitution Consultation
Consultation on proposed changes to IOR Constitution now open for comment
Letter to IOR Members
Please see the letter from our legal advisor concerning the recent resignation of Graeme Fox as President.
IOR Board of Trustees Elections - Voting Open
Voting is now open for the IOR Board of Trustees Elections. This year we have three nominations for the two vacancies.
IOR Wins Award for its Masterclass Series
The IOR is delighted to announce that it won the RAC Cooling Awards in the Campaign of the Year Category for its Masterclass Series.
IOR Board of Trustees Announcement
The Board of Trustees has today received notification from Graeme Fox that he wishes to resign as President and Trustee in advance of his term coming to end next month.
IOR Newsletter Now Online
The IOR newsletter is now being published in digital format twice a year – September and January. It includes the latest Institute news, publications and future events as well as progress reports on STEM and education initiatives, and more about our new International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures taking place in Manchester from 10 to 13 August 2025.
New Digital Infrastructure Training Academy
A National Data Centre Academy project will soon be unveiled in the UK. The academy, which will be based in Leamington Spa, will be the UK's first practical data centre skills centre offering training to new graduates, existing data centre personnel, military veterans and those with transferable skills looking to move into the growing data centre sector.
IOR STEM Ambassadors to Receive New LEGO Refrigeration Plant Kits
IOR members who volunteer as STEM Ambassadors will soon have access to an exciting new resource—a LEGO Refrigeration Plant kit. This innovative approach to getting young people interested in refrigeration was created and funded by FJB and will be donated to IOR STEM ambassadors to form part of their STEM toolkit to take into schools and careers fairs.
Members - Did You Get Your Events Card?
A card has been recently sent to IOR Members showcasing forthcoming Institute events featuring in the 2024/2025 programme.
Entries for the Beyond Refrigeration Award Now Open
Are you working on an innovative project which is addressing net-zero targets? We are now inviting entries for the prestigious Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award.