Press releases

Former IChemE Council members awarded Order of Australia
26th January 2018

Former IChemE Council members awarded Order of Australia

Chemical engineers Russell Scott and Professor David Wood have been awarded Member in the General Division (AM) in the Order of Australia honours today. Both had previously served on the Institutio...
Syngenta recognised as IChemE Silver Corporate Partner for growing talent
25th January 2018

Syngenta recognised as IChemE Silver Corporate Partner for growing talent

Leading crop science company, Syngenta, has been confirmed as a Silver Corporate Partner of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The company received the recognition for its commitment t...
EGM supports evolutionary approach to change
11th January 2018

EGM supports evolutionary approach to change

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM), held on 11 January 2018 in London, UK.

Thank you for joining the EGM debate
9th January 2018

Thank you for joining the EGM debate

IChemE President, John McGagh, has thanked all IChemE members for participating in the recent Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) virtual voting process, and related engagement activities.

IChemE member awarded OBE in 2018 New Year’s Honours list
3rd January 2018

IChemE member awarded OBE in 2018 New Year’s Honours list

Dr Stan Higgins, Associate Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2018 New Year Honours.

Chemical engineering salaries under pressure
20th December 2017

Chemical engineering salaries under pressure

Current earnings trends for chemical engineers in the UK are now available in the latest salary survey report from the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). The report is available as a free...
Energy efficient waste water project wins young engineering prize
15th December 2017

Energy efficient waste water project wins young engineering prize

A team of chemical engineers from the University of Leeds have found a novel way to reduce external electricity demand at wastewater treatment plants by 50% and greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. The...
Singapore safety initiative secures global award from IChemE
8th December 2017

Singapore safety initiative secures global award from IChemE

IChemE’s vibrant community in Singapore has congratulated Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM), National Environment Agency (NEA) and Civil Defence Force (SCDF) for their work in implementing new...
Chair of US Chemical Safety Board to deliver esteemed process safety lecture
4th December 2017

Chair of US Chemical Safety Board to deliver esteemed process safety lecture

Vanessa Sutherland, Chair and CEO of the US Chemical Safety and Hazards Investigation Board (CSB), will deliver the fourth Trevor Kletz Memorial Lecture, at the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ (...
Leading female chemical engineers top the bill at Chemeca 2018
3rd December 2017

Leading female chemical engineers top the bill at Chemeca 2018

Transpower’s Chief Executive, Alison Andrew, and University of Auckland’s Dr Michelle ‘Nanogirl’ Dickinson, are the latest plenary speakers to be announced for Chemeca 2018. The annual gathering of...
Patras becomes first Greek University to receive IChemE accreditation
1st December 2017

Patras becomes first Greek University to receive IChemE accreditation

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has awarded the Department of Chemical Engineering at University of Patras (ChemEngUP), international accreditation for its Integrated Master Diploma....
Local business launches Alternative Advent Calendar to help foodbank
30th November 2017

Local business launches Alternative Advent Calendar to help foodbank

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) in Rugby, UK has found a new way to encourage staff to help the local community. It’s HQ, based in Railway Terrace, launched an ‘Alternative Advent Ca...