11 Apr 2023
AREA (The European Contractors Association) and World Refrigeration Day are partnering to offer prizes to female engineers in this competition designed to promote careers in RACHP and demonstrate best practice in engineering. It is open to all women working in cooling in Europe.
Entries must provide a video showing them at work and demonstrating good field practices in installation, service or maintenance activities. The short videos can be upload to AREA's Facebook page - deadline is 16 May 2023.
The winner will receive:
- a 1000 EURO prize from World Refrigeration Day
- flights, accommodation, and conference fee to attend the UNEP-IIR-AREA-CSG 20th European Conference in Milan from 8-9 June 2023 from AREA (provided by ATF the Italian Association)
See the rules and judging criteria here
26 Jan 2026
The SC2 Cool project, which counts the IOR as a strategic partner, has been highlighted in the UK Government’s International Education Strategy as a case study within the theme “Championing the UK as a Global Leader in Research, Science and Technology”.
21 Jan 2026
As part of its commitment to decarbonisation, the UK Government has launched a consultation to understand what alternative technologies are available across different types of domestic and non-domestic buildings to ensure consumers have a choice of suitable low-carbon heating technology options.
20 Jan 2026
How could waste heat and minewater transform district heating and cooling? Join Ted Perry Award winner Eshagh Goudarzi for a session exploring the potential of these low‑carbon thermal energy sources for heating and cooling.
14 Jan 2026
It's all in the latest IOR Newsletter! This issue includes technical updates, progressing the skills objectives and tips on how to make the most of your membership including how to apply for Engineering Council registration.
6 Jan 2026
The organising committee is delighted to announce that broadcaster Cally Beaton will be this year’s after-dinner speaker at the IOR Annual Dinner.