12 Oct 2021
Dyslexia - The elephant in the room - Dyslexia is ‘here, there and everywhere – including the workplace and those with dyslexia traits are often afraid or reluctant to talk about it. This short presentation helps to understand dyslexia, appreciate the importance of providing person-centred support if needed and why a neuro-inclusive workplace is good for everyone
Speakers and panellists from the IOR, Right Resources Limited UK, IET, Royal Academy of Engineering and CIPHE discuss how institutions can better support members.
Watch the recorded webinar for ideas and inspiration here https://www.gotostage.com/channel/200000000000787563/recording/1f7c340dabff45dcbbc7085207d2d40d/watch
13 Nov 2024
During the November strategic priorities review, IOR working group members agreed that the main focus of IOR work should be education and skills. This has now reached a critical point for the whole of the industry and is the single most important unifying issue we are facing.
9 Sep 2024
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.
7 Jan 2025
The Institute is celebrating its 125th Anniversary and members can mark this with a special sticker commemorating this event!
19 Dec 2024
In response to the Institute of Refrigeration's query to the Environment Agency on the issue of cellar cooling being included in an upcoming ban on split air conditioning systems, the Environment Agency has sent us this statement.
10 Dec 2024
BESA, on behalf of the Engineering Building Services Skills Authority (EBBSA,) are setting up Sector Groups (SG’s) in occupations within Building Services. The SG’s purpose is to bring employers within specific occupation groups together to determine the roles that exist within that occupational area, thereafter determine a competency framework for these roles. The IOR is pleased to be invited to support this work and to help co-ordinate outputs with its own plans to map skills needs and roles in the RACHP sector.