News releases

Two IChemE members named in the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2026
2nd July 2026

Two IChemE members named in the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2026

Kamelia Boodhoo, Newcastle University, and Dalia Heggo, Queen Mary University of London, both members of IChemE, have been named on the Women's Engineering Society's prestigious Top 50 Women in Eng...
IChemE welcomes report on contribution of chemistry to UK economy
2nd July 2026

IChemE welcomes report on contribution of chemistry to UK economy

IChemE has welcomed a report from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) detailing how chemistry capability translates into economic value across the UK, as an important recognition of the fundamenta...
Students Celebrate International Women in Engineering Day at Unilever Port Sunlight
23rd June 2026

Students Celebrate International Women in Engineering Day at Unilever Port Sunlight

Thirty-six female students took part in an inspiring Engineering Challenge Day at Unilever Port Sunlight on 23 June, celebrating International Women in Engineering Day through hands‑on creativity, ...
IChemE Fellow recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
17th June 2026

IChemE Fellow recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List

IChemE is delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Professor Peter Robertson, IChemE Fellow, who has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s Birthd...
Entries are open for the IChemE Australasia and Malaysia Awards 2026
16th June 2026

Entries are open for the IChemE Australasia and Malaysia Awards 2026

Entries are now open for the IChemE Australasia Awards 2026 and IChemE Malaysia Awards 2026, which celebrate excellence in chemical, biochemical and process engineering.
IChemE announces the 2026 Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability
16th June 2026

IChemE announces the 2026 Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability

IChemE is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability (YEAIS).
IChemE's new President Dr Ollie Folayan looks to the future
9th June 2026

IChemE's new President Dr Ollie Folayan looks to the future

IChemE has welcomed Dr Ollie Folayan MBE as its 85th President, succeeding Professor Raffaella Ocone.
IChemE global conference to tackle chemical engineering’s biggest challenges
3rd June 2026

IChemE global conference to tackle chemical engineering’s biggest challenges

IChemE has opened registration for ChemEngConnect 2026, a free-to-attend, two-week virtual conference running from 15 to 25 June.
Celebrating 47 years of outstanding service: Beverley Garratt prepares to retire from IChemE
27th May 2026

Celebrating 47 years of outstanding service: Beverley Garratt prepares to retire from IChemE

IChemE proudly marks the retirement of Beverley Garratt after an extraordinary 47-year career defined by dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment.
IChemE welcomes Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund
22nd May 2026

IChemE welcomes Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund

IChemE has welcomed the government’s announcement of a new £350 million Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund as an important recognition of the strategic role played by the UK chemicals sector.
Entries are now open for the IChemE Global Awards 2026 — celebrating the best in chemical and process engineering
20th May 2026

Entries are now open for the IChemE Global Awards 2026 — celebrating the best in chemical and process engineering

Entries are now open for the IChemE Global Awards 2026 — free to enter and open to entrants around the world.
IChemE's response to King’s Speech
14th May 2026

IChemE's response to King’s Speech

IChemE's response to the State Opening of Parliament.