News releases

IChemE convenes expert roundtable on AI enablement in Melbourne
2nd October 2026

IChemE convenes expert roundtable on AI enablement in Melbourne

On 1 October, IChemE hosted an industry roundtable at Natural Velocity, an AI Innovation Centre in the heart of Melbourne's Docklands, bringing together senior industry, academic and policy stakeho...
Energy transition and process safety take centre stage at Chemeca 2026 and Hazards Australasia
1st October 2026

Energy transition and process safety take centre stage at Chemeca 2026 and Hazards Australasia

Chemical and process engineers will play a pivotal role in delivering Australia and New Zealand's low-carbon future, with energy transition, process safety, innovation and emerging technologies tak...
Chemical engineering leaders recognised at the 2026 ANZFChE Awards of Excellence
30th September 2026

Chemical engineering leaders recognised at the 2026 ANZFChE Awards of Excellence

IChemE members and industry leaders honoured at the 2026 Australian and New Zealand Federation of Chemical Engineers (ANZFChE) Awards of Excellence, presented at Chemeca 2026 and Hazards Australasi...
IChemE announces Australasia Awards 2026 winners
30th September 2026

IChemE announces Australasia Awards 2026 winners

IChemE has announced the winners for the Australasia Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievements in chemical and process engineering across Australia and New Zealand.
IChemE President Dr Ollie Folayan launches new inquiry into the five forces shaping chemical engineering
29th September 2026

IChemE President Dr Ollie Folayan launches new inquiry into the five forces shaping chemical engineering

IChemE President Dr Ollie Folayan has launched Engineering Tomorrow: The Five Forces Shaping Chemical Engineering, a new Presidential Inquiry examining how the profession can respond to, enable and...
Award winning IChemE members inspire public engagement with engineering at the British Science Festival
28th September 2026

Award winning IChemE members inspire public engagement with engineering at the British Science Festival

IChemE President Dr Ollie Foyalan and four IChemE medal and prize winners took part in the British Science Festival 2026 hosted by the University of Southampton.
IChemE brings academic leaders together to discuss the state of chemical engineering research in the UK
25th September 2026

IChemE brings academic leaders together to discuss the state of chemical engineering research in the UK

IChemE brought together senior academic leaders for the final roundtable in its Presidential Inquiry into the state of chemical engineering research in the UK.
Eleven IChemE members honoured as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering
24th September 2026

Eleven IChemE members honoured as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering

IChemE is delighted to congratulate eleven of its members who have today been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Finalists announced for the IChemE Malaysia Awards 2026
18th September 2026

Finalists announced for the IChemE Malaysia Awards 2026

IChemE has announced the finalists for the Malaysia Awards 2026, recognising leading organisations and individuals whose work is advancing innovation, sustainability and engineering excellence acro...
Finalists announced for the IChemE Australasia Awards 2026
11th September 2026

Finalists announced for the IChemE Australasia Awards 2026

IChemE has announced the finalists for the Australasia Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievements in chemical and process engineering across Australia and New Zealand.
CIBSE welcomes IChemE to its headquarters in central London, bringing engineering communities closer together
9th September 2026

CIBSE welcomes IChemE to its headquarters in central London, bringing engineering communities closer together

CIBSE and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) are pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration as IChemE relocates its London base to CIBSE's headquarters at Saffron Hill, close to ...
IChemE launches Skills for Success programme to support the next generation of chemical engineers
2nd September 2026

IChemE launches Skills for Success programme to support the next generation of chemical engineers

IChemE has launched Skills for Success, a new professional learning and career development programme for students, work-based learners, recent graduates and early-career engineers.