News releases

IChemE mourns past president
11th January 2011

IChemE mourns past president

IChemE is saddened to learn of the death of past president Jack Richardson OBE. Richardson was president of IChemE in 1975/76 and was formerly head of chemical engineering at the University of Swan...
IChemE luminary to advise on emerging technologies in Australia
7th January 2011

IChemE luminary to advise on emerging technologies in Australia

IChemE Fellow and immediate past chair of IChemE’s Australian board, Max Lu has been approached to take an active role in helping to direct Australia’s technology future.

Energy expert sparks lively debate
7th January 2011

Energy expert sparks lively debate

IChemE Fellow and invited speaker, Andrew Jamieson delivered a thought provoking presentation at the Western Australian Joint Chemical Engineering Committee (WA JCEC) AGM last month when he outline...
Chemistry Innovation appoints new chair
5th January 2011

Chemistry Innovation appoints new chair

Graeme Armstrong, main board director at Azko Nobel, has been appointed as chairman of the IChemE and Royal Society of Chemistry UK knowledge exchange subsidiary, Chemistry Innovation Ltd (CIL).
IChemE supports RedR
21st December 2010

IChemE supports RedR

IChemE will make a charitable donation to international disaster relief charity RedR in lieu of sending greeting cards this Christmas.
AIChE past president awarded IChemE Honorary Fellowship
9th November 2010

AIChE past president awarded IChemE Honorary Fellowship

Dale Keairns, past president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) was awarded a certificate of IChemE Honorary Fellowship last night in recognition of his contributions to chemic...
Manchester University scoops top prize at IChemE awards
5th November 2010

Manchester University scoops top prize at IChemE awards

A carbon calculator software tool developed by chemical engineers at Manchester University clinched the top prize at the IChemE 2010 innovation and excellence awards. <br><br>
Award for Mentoring
5th November 2010

Award for Mentoring

Congratulations to committee member Gill Colwlam who has won the award for Mentoring at the 2010 Oil and Gas UK Awards. The award was presented at a ceremony held on 4th November at the AECC in Ab...
Lessons from past key to success for nuclear new build
28th October 2010

Lessons from past key to success for nuclear new build

A study released today by engineering alliance Engineering the Future (EtF) has brought together lessons learnt from past and current nuclear projects which if adopted should help ensure the succes...
IChemE nuclear experts back new build study
28th October 2010

IChemE nuclear experts back new build study

Bill Harper, chair of IChemE’s Nuclear Technology Subject Group has welcomed a new report published today, bringing together lessons learnt from past and current nuclear projects to help ensure the...
Success for international chemical engineering exchange programme
27th October 2010

Success for international chemical engineering exchange programme

Eight young chemical engineers have been given the opportunity to participate in a free international exchange programme, courtesy of IChemE and the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE).
IChemE CEO responds to government cuts
21st October 2010

IChemE CEO responds to government cuts

IChemE CEO Dr David Brown has cautiously welcomed news that the UK science budget is to be frozen in cash terms but has warned that education cuts pose a grave risk to UK industry.