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Students have until 15 June to notify their intention to submit an entry for the Global Student Poster Design Competition.
Posters should feature innovative refrigeration or cold chain research and the winning entries will be showcased at Refcold India in October. The first prize is 25,000 rupees and travel support. Email studentposter.refcold2924@gmail.com to find out more.Recent posts
IOR Industry Skills Alliance: First Meeting Date Announced
2 Mar 2026
The IOR has announced a major step forward in the development of its new Industry Skills Alliance, confirming that the Alliance’s inaugural meeting will take place on 28 April 2026 at Bitzer UK in Milton Keynes and that Andrew Bowden FInstR and Mark Harris MInstR have been appointed as Co-Chairs.
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Paper Now Available for March IOR TechTalk
2 Mar 2026
The paper for the IOR TechTalk on “Unscrambling the Refrigerant Clutter for the Future” on 5th March is now available. This is a great chance to hear the authors explore the topic in depth and put your questions to them.
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IOR Technician App Shortlisted for Award
26 Feb 2026
We're delighted to announce that the IOR Technician App has been shortlisted as a finalist for the ACR News Awards in the Training Initiative of the Year Category.
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Members invited to feedback on update and review of IOR Constitution
24 Feb 2026
A review of the IOR Constitution has been carried out to ensure it complies with current Charity Commission guidance and improve the wording for clarity. Open for consultation and comment by members until 30th April 2026.
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A Practical Engineering Day in Manchester – 5 March 2026
23 Feb 2026
This training day offers delegates the opportunity to learn the fundamentals behind cooling as well as take part in a practical taster session and demonstrations for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump maintenance.
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