5 Oct 2018

The search for the RACHP’s brightest stars is well underway and nominations for the Ted Perry and J&E Hall awards will be closing mid-October.
One of the highlights of the sector’s annual calendar, the IOR Awards distinguish deserving members of our industry in various categories and career stages. The Ted Perry Award for Student Excellence rewards young bright minds by recognising creative post graduate student who have undertaken an exceptional research project solving a practical issue. The prestigious J&E Hall Gold Medal is an internationally respected award given to an individual or team considered to have made the most noteworthy contribution to the advancement of refrigeration and related technologies.
The winner of the Ted Perry Award receives a £1,000 prize while the recipient of the J&E Hall Medal is awarded a £5,000 prize.
To find out more about the IOR Awards and the nomination process, visit https://www.ior.org.uk/about/IOR-awards
13 Feb 2026
This new strategic education and skills forum is designed to align training provision with the needs of employers across the sector and to act as the industry’s authoritative voice to awarding bodies, government, and policy stakeholders.
18 Feb 2026
Have you considered a career in technical teaching? BESA is currently offering a Skills Legacy Programme to help fund teacher training for 100 engineers to become trainer or assessor.
17 Feb 2026
The I’m a Scientist initiative might be exactly what you’re looking for.
If you work in STEM (engineering is included!) you can take part in this programme designed to connect professionals with students aged 10 to 18.
16 Feb 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration announced at the IOR Annual Dinner that two members have been recognised as Fellows for their leadership and contribution to the RACHP industry. Their achievements include a scope of different areas, including promoting skills, technical development and international outreach.
13 Feb 2026
During her speech at the IOR Annual Dinner on 12th February 2026, IOR President Lisa-Jayne Cook FInstR reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to placing members and skills at the forefront of its agenda.