April 2026

Campus Talks - The career story of Raffaella Ocone, the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland

Raffaella Ocone became the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland – second in the UK – when she was appointed to the post at Heriot-Watt University in 1999. She is currently serving as president of the Institute of Chemical Engineering, marking the organisation’s first female president and CEO partnership.

Manufacturing Update - IChemE comments on Scotland's climate change policy

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s response to the Climate Change Committee’s Scottish Progress Report 2025, highlighting growing recognition of the role of workforce transition and industrial capability in delivering net zero.

Inside Higher Ed - The Career Story of Raffaella Ocone, the First Female Professor of Chemical Engineering in Scotland

We hear how a woman from rural southern Italy became the first female professor of chemical engineering in Scotland—and what she’s working on now.

Chemical Industry Journal - IChemE launches presidential inquiry into UK chemical engineering research

IChemE has launched a major presidential inquiry into the state of chemical engineering research in the UK, calling for evidence from across academia, industry and government.

Engineering Update - IChemE launches presidential inquiry into UK chemical engineering research

IChemE has launched a major presidential inquiry into the state of chemical engineering research in the UK, calling for evidence from across academia, industry and government.

Manufacturing Update - UCAS data signals increase in future engineering workforce #DiscoverChemEng

Chemical, biochemical and process engineering student numbers on the rise following awareness campaigns by IChemE

The Manufacturer - Chemical engineering course applications surge as student interest grows

Applications to chemical and process engineering degree courses across the UK have risen sharply, according to new data from UCAS, signalling renewed interest in a discipline long affected by low awareness among prospective students.

The Manufacturer - IChemE joins coalition urging government to back professional chartership

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has joined a coalition of more than 40 professional and chartered organisations calling on the UK Government to strengthen its support for chartership and professional accreditation, positioning it as a key lever for economic growth and public trust.

Engineering Update - IChemE comments on Scotland’s climate change policy

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s response to the Climate Change Committee’s Scottish Progress Report 2025, highlighting growing recognition of the role of workforce transition and industrial capability in delivering net zero.