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
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.
2 Jun 2026
A new STEM careers leaflet is now available from the IOR! It's an ideal resource for anyone engaging with young people about opportunities in the cooling sector. It showcases the vital role cooling plays in modern life, the diverse areas they could work in, and the all‑important insights into career progression and salary expectations!
2 Jun 2026
The IOR Industry Skills Alliance is hosting its group meetings this month, and there’s still time to get involved. Your expertise can help shape the future skills needed across the RACHP sector.