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.
23 Apr 2026
Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new technologies and professional development.
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.
14 May 2026
The IOR attended the Engineering Council Summer Networking Meeting which focused on the work that the Engineering Council has done on reviewing professional standards, ethics and regulation of the engineering profession including international recognition agreements with countries such as USA and Australia.
14 May 2026
The Department for Work and Pensions has recently published technical guidance outlining how new apprenticeship units will be funded under the reformed Growth and Skills Levy.
12 May 2026
Our new Skills and Talent Hub is now live, bringing together everything you need to know about skills, education, training, and career development from the IOR in one easy‑to‑navigate place.
11 May 2026
The IOR Masterclass on core principles for flammable refrigerants is now available from the Institute's webinar channel. This online session introduces the essential principles behind safe handling and day-to-day good practice across RACHP applications.
7 May 2026
The BSRIA has recently released its Worldwide Air Conditioning Report on Chillers and its Split Systems Report, revealing that overall demand in cooling has increased by 245% since 2010.
7 May 2026
Teachers can now book the LEGO refrigeration experience through Neon, helping bring our sector to life for young minds. Neon is the UK's dedicated platform helping primary and secondary teachers find quality-assured science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) enrichment activities.
29 Apr 2026
Building on the success of the first refrigeration LEGO kit provided by FJB in 2024 the IOR has announced the launch of even more LEGO kits in collaboration with Danfoss.