Press releases

National Engineering Policy Centre to provide advice to government on reaching net zero emissions
6th May 2020

National Engineering Policy Centre to provide advice to government on reaching net zero emissions

A group of industry experts mobilised through the UK National Engineering Policy Centre, including a representative from IChemE, has convened to provide advice to the UK government to help address ...
New biosector careers profiles launched to inspire students
23rd April 2020

New biosector careers profiles launched to inspire students

A new collection of chemical engineering career profiles has been launched by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to inspire the next generation into a prosperous career in the bioeconomy.
IChemE’s COVID-19 Response Team creates new workstreams to help reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic
21st April 2020

IChemE’s COVID-19 Response Team creates new workstreams to help reduce the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Recognising the wealth of professional engineering expertise held by members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers in critical sectors, including pharmaceutical and biochemical engineering, the ...
IChemE called upon to offer expert opinion on coronavirus testing
3rd April 2020

IChemE called upon to offer expert opinion on coronavirus testing

With the important issue of rolling out wide-scale testing for coronavirus being the main topic on the news today, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) was called upon to offer its expert...
IChemE offers expert support to government in response to the coronavirus
25th March 2020

IChemE offers expert support to government in response to the coronavirus

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has written to the UK government to volunteer the profession’s support during the COVID-19 emergency.
IChemE announces candidates for Deputy President
24th March 2020

IChemE announces candidates for Deputy President

Members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) are being encouraged to engage online with their next Deputy President ahead of voting opening next month.
Piper Alpha survivor to deliver Trevor Kletz lecture at Hazards 30
26th February 2020

Piper Alpha survivor to deliver Trevor Kletz lecture at Hazards 30

Piper Alpha survivor Steve Rae will share the story of how his survival has led to a lifelong drive to improve safety culture in the oil and gas industry in a lecture at the Institution of Chemical...
Chemical engineering excellence recognised through IChemE medals
18th February 2020

Chemical engineering excellence recognised through IChemE medals

Energy experts and dedicated volunteers are among the 26 chemical engineers being recognised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for outstanding contributions to the profession in ind...
IChemE calls for nominations for Trustee and Congress roles
3rd February 2020

IChemE calls for nominations for Trustee and Congress roles

Members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) are being invited to put themselves forward for available positions on the Board of Trustees and Congress today (3 February).
University of Melbourne chemical engineering professor awarded Australia Day honour
29th January 2020

University of Melbourne chemical engineering professor awarded Australia Day honour

University of Melbourne chemical engineering professor Geoffrey Stevens has been awarded an Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day 2020 Honours list.
Leading chemical engineers to feature as experts in Discovery Channel documentary on engineering incidents
15th January 2020

Leading chemical engineers to feature as experts in Discovery Channel documentary on engineering incidents

Three leading chemical engineers and Fellows of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) will feature as experts in a new 10-part television documentary focussed on engineering safety inciden...
IChemE calls on interested members to help them plan their 100th birthday
7th January 2020

IChemE calls on interested members to help them plan their 100th birthday

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is looking for enthusiastic members to help them plan and prepare for their centenary in 2022. IChemE is creating five working parties to lead the ‘IC...