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.
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.
21 May 2025
IOR members showed their support for the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) campaign to recognise the Cold Chain as part of the UK's critical national infrastructure, as they attended the CCF's reception at the Houses of Parliament on 20th May.
8 May 2025
Expert in climate change adaptation Tim Fox will deliver a keynote talk at the IOR’s Adaptation 2025 conference detailing why cooling is now a “mission critical” service, essential to public health, food security, global commerce, and economic well-being.
7 May 2025
Watch this webinar on catch-up, which focused on implementing technologies and operational strategies capable of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the European retail sector.