Press releases

IChemE responds to IPCC Sixth Assessment Report
22nd March 2023

IChemE responds to IPCC Sixth Assessment Report

IChemE welcomes the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and shares the global concern about the key message that the world is likely to miss the goal of limiting...
IChemE medals awarded for outstanding contribution to chemical engineering
21st February 2023

IChemE medals awarded for outstanding contribution to chemical engineering

A dedicated volunteer, a sustainable production pioneer and an early careers researcher are among the winners of 20 medals and prizes awarded by IChemE for exceptional contribution to the professio...
IChemE calls for nominations for Trustee and Congress vacancies
30th January 2023

IChemE calls for nominations for Trustee and Congress vacancies

IChemE members are being invited to put themselves forward for available positions on the Board of Trustees and Congress.
IChemE announces appointment of new CEO
9th January 2023

IChemE announces appointment of new CEO

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced that Yvonne Baker OBE has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer and will take up the post from April 2023.
IChemE Fellow recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List
3rd January 2023

IChemE Fellow recognised in 2023 New Year Honours List

Dr Oluwole Olawale Folayan, a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the King’s 2023 New Year Honours List...
IChemE launches brand new edition of Chemical Engineering Matters
13th December 2022

IChemE launches brand new edition of Chemical Engineering Matters

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has launched the fourth edition of its technical roadmap, Chemical Engineering Matters.
Digital twins are a win-win at IChemE Global Awards
17th November 2022

Digital twins are a win-win at IChemE Global Awards

UK nuclear giant Sellafield Ltd and the National Nuclear Laboratory scooped the Outstanding Achievement in Chemical and Process Engineering Award, sponsored by ExxonMobil, at the Institution of Che...
IChemE President opens new University of Southampton chemical engineering facilities
10th November 2022

IChemE President opens new University of Southampton chemical engineering facilities

Enabling the delivery of high-quality chemical engineering education, the President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has officially opened new state of the art facilities at the Un...
IChemE demonstrates commitment to addressing climate change ahead of COP27
31st October 2022

IChemE demonstrates commitment to addressing climate change ahead of COP27

Ahead of the COP27 climate change conference to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, from 6 November, IChemE has shared its progress made against commitments stated within the Institution’s position ...
The UK has world-class strengths in cybersecurity and intelligence, but shortfalls in its skilled cyber workforce, reports parliamentary briefing by Ashok Kumar Fellow
28th October 2022

The UK has world-class strengths in cybersecurity and intelligence, but shortfalls in its skilled cyber workforce, reports parliamentary briefing by Ashok Kumar Fellow

Upskilling and growing the specialist cybersecurity workforce, and increasing the resilience of critical infrastructure, are two of the focus areas highlighted in a report by the 2021 Ashok Kumar F...
IChemE Malaysia Awards 2022 winners announced
17th October 2022

IChemE Malaysia Awards 2022 winners announced

The winners of the 11th Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Malaysia Awards 2022 have been announced at the awards ceremony which took place virtually on 17 October. Trophies were awarded in...
IChemE Trustee awarded prestigious Chemeca Medal
14th October 2022

IChemE Trustee awarded prestigious Chemeca Medal

Andrea Hosey, Vice President Member Engagement at IChemE has been awarded the prestigious Chemeca Medal for outstanding contributions and leadership in chemical engineering.