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Technical
Jacinta Caden and John Austin Davies, who are both IOR Trustees, have been distinguished at the National ACR and Heat Pumps Awards for their work in the cooling industry. Jacinta received the prestigious RACHP Woman of the Year Award while John Austin Davies won the Phil Creaney award for his work on apprenticeships. The IOR would like to congratulate them both on their win.IOR Trustees are elected members of the IOR responsible for the governance of the IOR, influencing its direction and making important strategic decisions.
Recent posts
Webinar on Ammonia Refrigeration Now Available
2 Feb 2026
The webinar on the introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration, which was held on 29 January 2026, is now available on catch up from the IOR webinar channel.
Recording
IOR Outreach at Harris Academy Orpington Careers Fair 2026
2 Feb 2026
Last week, the IOR outreach team had the privilege of attending the Harris Academy Orpington Careers Fair 2026. What stood out throughout the day was the genuine interest students showed once they realised just how essential refrigeration, air‑conditioning, and heat pump technologies are to everyday life and to the UK’s future workforce needs.
Education
IOR‑Backed Project Recognised by UK Government
26 Jan 2026
The SC2 Cool project, which counts the IOR as a strategic partner, has been highlighted in the UK Government’s International Education Strategy as a case study within the theme “Championing the UK as a Global Leader in Research, Science and Technology”.
News
Government Consultation on the Role of Clean Heating Solutions
21 Jan 2026
As part of its commitment to decarbonisation, the UK Government has launched a consultation to understand what alternative technologies are available across different types of domestic and non-domestic buildings to ensure consumers have a choice of suitable low-carbon heating technology options.
News
Waste Heat and Minewater Potential for District Heating and Cooling
20 Jan 2026
How could waste heat and minewater transform district heating and cooling? Join Ted Perry Award winner Eshagh Goudarzi for a session exploring the potential of these low‑carbon thermal energy sources for heating and cooling.
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