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.
As part of this agreement signed in January, IOR members, as an exclusive benefit of their membership, will be able to attend the following key CIBSE events at a discounted rate:
CIBSE members will be encouraged to participate in IOR webinars and events, which will be promoted to those with an interest in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps.
Bookings are now open for the CIBSE Technical Symposium, with further details available at www.cibse.org/cibse-technical-symposium-2015. Members should contact the IOR here to request the discount code for this event. The code will be valid from 27 February 2026.
To view the full range of IOR webinars and events, see www.ior.org.uk/events.
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.
2 Feb 2026
Last week, the IOR outreach team had the privilege of attending the Harris Academy Orpington Careers Fair 2026. What stood out throughout the day was the genuine interest students showed once they realised just how essential refrigeration, air‑conditioning, and heat pump technologies are to everyday life and to the UK’s future workforce needs.
26 Jan 2026
The SC2 Cool project, which counts the IOR as a strategic partner, has been highlighted in the UK Government’s International Education Strategy as a case study within the theme “Championing the UK as a Global Leader in Research, Science and Technology”.
21 Jan 2026
As part of its commitment to decarbonisation, the UK Government has launched a consultation to understand what alternative technologies are available across different types of domestic and non-domestic buildings to ensure consumers have a choice of suitable low-carbon heating technology options.
20 Jan 2026
How could waste heat and minewater transform district heating and cooling? Join Ted Perry Award winner Eshagh Goudarzi for a session exploring the potential of these low‑carbon thermal energy sources for heating and cooling.