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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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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What we do

23 Apr 2026

Find out what the IOR can do for you: technical queries, safety codes of practice, new  technologies and professional development.

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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 driving the sector forward.

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Paper On High Temperature Heat Pumps Available

21 Jul 2026

The IOR’s latest paper on high‑temperature heat pumps is now available to download; this publication offers a closer look into emerging technologies that are reshaping industrial heat pump design and performance.

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Training For RACHP Businesses Operating in the Dairy Industry

21 Jul 2026

Workshops and training activities for businesses operating in the dairy industry are available through the BETTED project, an EU LIFE-funded initiative that supports companies in improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

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