Luke Haile CroppedCongratulations to Luke Haile TMInstR on being selected to represent the UK as part of Team UK at the global WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France.
The 2020 winner of the RAC and IOR Student of the Year, Luke has been an outstanding advocate for promoting careers in the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump sector. The competition will take place between 10 and 15 September - stay tuned for updates on Luke’s journey by checking the WorldSkills UK website.

 

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About the IOR

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. 

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During its AGM, held on 10 November 2026, the IOR announced that members have elected two new Trustees, Robert Lamb FInstR and Sam Parris FInstR to join the Board.

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