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Statement: IOR's Role In Education & Training
4 Jun 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration has recently issued a statement to clarify its role in education and training. The full statement is now available on the IOR website.
Education
ISHRAE Position Document on Managing Heat Stress
4 Jun 2026
ISHRAE recently released a position document on Managing Heat Stress & Enhancing Thermal Comfort. Prepared by ISHRAE's Technical Groups on Healthcare, Thermal Comfort, Passive Cooling, Evaporative Cooling, and Safety, synthesises evidence-based guidance across three critical scales of intervention:
Publication
New Bulletin on Training Programmes For Design Engineers
3 Jun 2026
This new education guidance note outlines an example of an effective in-house training and engineering development programme, and demonstrates how employers can successfully build their own design capability, develop future technical leaders and create a sustainable skills pipeline for both their organisation and the wider industry.
Publication
New STEM Leaflets Available
2 Jun 2026
A new STEM careers leaflet is now available from the IOR! It's an ideal resource for anyone engaging with young people about opportunities in the cooling sector. It showcases the vital role cooling plays in modern life, the diverse areas they could work in, and the all‑important insights into career progression and salary expectations!
Education
Help Shape Future Skills: Join An IOR Industry Skills Alliance Group
2 Jun 2026
The IOR Industry Skills Alliance is hosting its group meetings this month, and there’s still time to get involved. Your expertise can help shape the future skills needed across the RACHP sector.
Online event
Consultation on RIDDOR
1 Jun 2026
HSE is currently holding a consultation on the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).
Consultation
IOR To Host Adaptation 2027
27 May 2026
The IOR is pleased to announce that the UK has been selected to host the 2nd IIR International Conference in the series on Refrigeration: Adapting to Rising Temperatures (known as Adaptation 2027).
Live event
IOR Industry Skills Alliance's New Supporter Badge
26 May 2026
Supporters of the IOR Industry Skills Alliance can now receive their own digital badge displaying their commitment to the future of skills in the RACHP sector.
Education
Tinsley Fund: Open for Applications
20 May 2026
The Tinsley Fund was set up in memory of Mike Tinsley and offers targeted financial help for people facing barriers to entering or progressing in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
Education
Do You Know An Oustanding Student or Apprentice?
20 May 2026
The deadline for the RAC and IOR National Student of the Year Cooling Industry Award has been extended to 29 May, which means there’s still time to put forward the exceptional students you know and help them gain the recognition they deserve.
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