14 Jul 2021
IOR is supporting a network of Ambassadors to take part in science & engineering talks at schools (STEM). Below are some of the good ideas that came out of the most recent STEM Ambassadors network meeting…
Top tips for planning science experiments with schools
Top tips for inspiring practical experiments you can do in a classroom or STEM club:
https://www.stirlingengine.co.uk
https://www.arvindguptatoys.com/fun-with-pressure.php (he also has some fun You Tube examples of experiments)
“Science Lab” by Robert Winston (publisher DK)
www.stemazingltd.com has some great training programmes in this area
Top tips for becoming a STEM Ambassador:
Top tips for planning the content of your school visit:
The IOR network of Ambassadors giving science & engineering talks at schools (STEM) needs your help! Sign up with www.stem.org.uk to join this growing group of enthusiasts promoting RACHP careers and science. IOR has guidance notes, websites and videos for you to use at https://ior.org.uk/careers - including information on how to join the STEM Ambassador programme.
19 Jun 2025
Met Office Science Lead - Food Security, Dr Pete Falloon FRMetS, FRSA has been confirmed as the second keynote at the IIR Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures.
11 Jun 2025
The programme outline for the IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures is now available online.
2 Jun 2025
Congratulations to Chloe Jennings and Millie Edwards for winning first and third place in the Women in Cooling European Video Competition.
28 May 2025
Lots to discuss at the "enough" retail workshop on commercial refrigeration and food chain emissions reduction on 27th May
22 May 2025
IOR has published its latest Education Guidance Note in the series, this time focusing on Coaching as a way of employers supporting engineering and technician development. The Guidance Note (16) gives a guide to understanding the benefits of coaching, how this differs from mentoring and includes a useful list of organisations who can offer help with setting up coaching schemes or offer coaching.