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President-Elect news 2025

29 Jul 2025

Three candidates for the next IOR President-Elect have been announced and an election will be held later this year.

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IOR RACHP EngTech Section Launches New Technician App

10 Jul 2025

The IOR’s RACHP EngTech Section is proud to announce the launch of an innovative mobile technician’s app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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Reflections on Adaptation 2025

20 Aug 2025

"What really stuck with me (...) was the urgency, the sense that everyone knows adaptation can’t wait", says Lisa Waters after organising last week's International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures. From key conference insights to the experience of exchanging ideas with delegates from 18 countries, she shares her reflections in this article.

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IOR Recognises Student Research at Adaptation 2025

12 Aug 2025

Institute of Refrigeration President, Lisa Jane Cook FInstR, presented certificates and prizes in recognition of three outstanding research papers presented by students at the IOR-organised First IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures.

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Joining Us At Adaptation 2025?

6 Aug 2025

We are looking forward to welcoming over 110 delegates to the first IIR Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures, organised by the IOR.

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Paul Moseley FInstR

24 Jul 2025

We regret to report the sad news that Paul Moseley a Fellow of the Institute and long term member has passed away

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IOR Beyond Refrigeration Award - Now Open for Entries

21 Jul 2025

The IOR is calling for submissions for the Beyond Refrigeration Environmental Award! This prestigious annual award celebrates innovative UK projects that are making a real impact by cutting environmental emissions from cooling systems, driving us closer to vital net-zero goals.

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Call for Members’ to respond to Consultation on prEN378

21 Jul 2025

We encourage all members to engage in the consultation process by reading the draft standard and submitting comments through the on-line BSI portal, or by sending comments back to the Institute Technical Committee who will collate the comments and submit them on your behalf.

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IOR Attends Career Fair at London School

17 Jul 2025

The IOR was invited to a career fair at a South London to showcase career options in the RACHP sector.

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Adaptation 2025's Third Keynote Announced

15 Jul 2025

How will rising temperatures reshape our homes and cities? Join us at Adaptation 2025 for a topical keynote by Dr Ruth Wood (PhD) of Manchester University, focusing on what rising temperatures mean for homes and cities.

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