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About the IOR

23 Apr 2026

The Institute of Refrigeration is the professional engineering body for all individuals working in RACHP. Find out more about the IOR here. 

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What we do

23 Apr 2026

Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new  technologies and professional development.

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Join us

23 Apr 2026

When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts driving the sector forward.

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New STEM Leaflets Available

2 Jun 2026

A new STEM careers leaflet is now available from the IOR! It's an ideal resource for anyone engaging with young people about opportunities in the cooling sector. It showcases the vital role cooling plays in modern life, the diverse areas they could work in, and the all‑important insights into career progression and salary expectations!

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Help Shape Future Skills: Join An IOR Industry Skills Alliance Group

2 Jun 2026

The IOR Industry Skills Alliance is hosting its group meetings this month, and there’s still time to get involved. Your expertise can help shape the future skills needed across the RACHP sector.

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Consultation on RIDDOR

1 Jun 2026

HSE is currently holding a consultation on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

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IOR To Host Adaptation 2027

27 May 2026

The IOR is pleased to announce that the UK has been selected to host the 2nd IIR International Conference in the series on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures (known as Adaptation 2027).

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IOR Industry Skills Alliance's New Supporter Badge

26 May 2026

Supporters of the IOR Industry Skills Alliance can now receive their own digital badge displaying their commitment to the future of skills in the RACHP sector.

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Tinsley Fund: Open for Applications

20 May 2026

The Tinsley Fund was set up in memory of Mike Tinsley and offers targeted financial help for people facing barriers to entering or progressing in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.

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Do You Know An Oustanding Student or Apprentice?

20 May 2026

The deadline for the RAC and IOR National Student of the Year Cooling Industry Award has been extended to 29 May, which means there’s still time to put forward the exceptional students you know and help them gain the recognition they deserve.

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