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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.