Lightfoot picIOR members can cast their vote for the best paper in the IOR paper and presentation 2019/20 session. Eligible papers this year, which are all available to read from the IOR web site, are:

  • Eco-design and energy labelling - Judith Evans, FInstR
  • Exploring the History of the HallScrew Compressor - Terry Young
  • GreenSCIES – Green Smart Community Integrated Energy Systems – Integration with data centres – Catarina Marques MInstR
  • Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and their Potential in Adsorption Heat Pumps - Eman Hussein

 

You can read the papers and cast your vote here.

 

The Kenneth Lightfoot Medal is awarded each year by the IOR in recognition of one of our most highly recognised Past Presidents. This award is supported by Lightfoot Defence with an engraved medal and a prize of £500 given to the author by Lightfoot Defence.  

 

Recent posts

CallyBeaton 30941 RT Press

IOR Annual Dinner After Dinner Speaker Announced

6 Jan 2026

The organising committee is delighted to announce that broadcaster Cally Beaton will be this year’s after-dinner speaker at the IOR Annual Dinner. 

Live event
Programme Card 2026

New 2026 Programme Card of IOR Events

5 Jan 2026

Members should have received the latest IOR Programme Card, highlighting events that will take place over the coming months. We're kicking things off in January with two events!

 

News
EU Review

Review on EU Energy Labelling

18 Dec 2025

The European Commission is reviewing the energy label and ecodesign regulations for commercial refrigeration to assess how these Regulations have performed and to identify potential improvements.

News
MattHarveyMiriam

New IOR Education Outreach Manager

11 Dec 2025

The IOR is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Harvey as its new Education Outreach Manager to lead education outreach initiatives with schools, vocational colleges, and employers.

News
F Gas Consultation Now Available 1

GB F Gas consultation - IOR response

11 Dec 2025

The consultation will shape future refrigerant use for our sector. Take part in this consultation to make the views of the RACHP industry heard. 

News