Calling RACHP innovators! Applications for the MacRobert Award are now open.

This award recognises outstanding engineering innovation with winners receiving a £50,000 cash prize, gold medal and national acclaim. Applications are welcomed from all sectors of engineering and organisers encourage applications that showcase the diversity of talent supporting UK engineering innovation.

Details on how and why to apply for the 2022 Award can be found here. Applications close on 31 January 2022. 

 

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IOR Report on RACHP Skills, Training and Workforce Now Available

5 Feb 2026

The Institute of Refrigeration has just released a report summarising the key findings and conclusions from its The Future of Training – Right Skills for the Right Job Survey, which it conducted among IOR members in October 2025 to explore future skills and qualification needs within the sector.

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Heat Network Upskilling Videos from DESNZ

5 Feb 2026

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has recently released a series of upskilling videos for heat networks. These videos are to support upskilling operation and maintenance in the heat networks sector. 

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Getting Started with the IOR Technician App: A Quick Guide

4 Feb 2026

Just downloaded the IOR Technician App? This video walks you through the essentials of using our app, step by step. You’ll see exactly where to tap, how to navigate key tools, and how to get the most out of the app’s main functions. It’s designed to help you feel confident and ready to use the app smoothly from the very start.

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IOR and CIBSE Sharing Knowledge and Events

3 Feb 2026

The IOR and CIBSE are pleased to announce that they will be working together to provide their respective members with access to relevant technical events in 2026 as part of their commitment to members’ professional development and sharing of expertise. 

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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.

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