Kevin Glass MD of Bitzer UK Full sizeTo mark the beginning of his presidency of the IOR, Kevin Glass FInstR will give his presidential address on 8 November 2018. From Brexit to the sector's latest advancements, Kevin will discuss the current legal and technological framework and where, he believes, new opportunities lie for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump professionals. 

To book your space and how the IOR will continue to support the sector and promote good practice, visit https://bit.ly/2A1DwYA

 

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Ammonia Masterclass

Webinar on Ammonia Refrigeration Now Available

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.

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IOR Outreach at Harris Academy Orpington Careers Fair 2026

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.

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IOR‑Backed Project Recognised by UK Government

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”.

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Government Consultation on the Role of Clean Heating Solutions

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.

 

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Waste Heat and Minewater Potential for District Heating and Cooling

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.

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