Members can now vote for the winner of the Kenneth Lightfoot Medal which is awarded to the best talk or webinar given to members during the previous papers session. Find out more about the papers in the running for the award and cast your vote online at https://ior.org.uk/about/IOR-awards/kenneth-lightfoot-medal

 

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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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23 Apr 2026

When you become a member of the Institute of Refrigeration you are joining a group of specialist experts. Whether you are an engineer, teacher, student or designer. Together we are taking the refrigeration industry forward.

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Volunteer at the Big Bang Fair

20 Apr 2026

Keen to promote our brilliant sector to young people? The Big Bang Fair, the UK's biggest free celebration of STEM for young people is looking for volunteers!

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IOR Announces First Talk & Tour

16 Apr 2026

The IOR is hosting is first-ever Talk & Tour on 19 May; this half-day in-person event will bring together delegates from across the RACHP sector to explore the practical path to net zero.

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IOR Joins The Construction & Built Environment Interim Talent Board

9 Apr 2026

The IOR Education Outreach Project Manager, Matt Harvey, has been appointed to the London's Construction & Built Environment Interim Talent Board to represent the RACHP Sector.

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