Press releases

IChemE President awards students for potato-based face mask in sustainability contest
8th June 2021

IChemE President awards students for potato-based face mask in sustainability contest

IChemE's President awards a student team who developed a biodegradable face mask in an inaugural sustainability competition.
IChemE announces new Trustees and senior committee members
25th May 2021

IChemE announces new Trustees and senior committee members

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced the successful candidates elected by the membership to take up key roles on the Board of Trustees, Congress and the Learned Society Comm...
Responsible production, major hazards and digitalisation focus for IChemE Learned Society
27th April 2021

Responsible production, major hazards and digitalisation focus for IChemE Learned Society

Following the identification of three priority topics, IChemE has published Learned Society Priority Topics to 2024, setting out how the institution aims to address these areas of focus over the co...
IChemE announces candidates for key elections
16th April 2021

IChemE announces candidates for key elections

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced the candidates running for seats on three of its key bodies ahead of ballots opening later this month. Candidates have been announced ...
IChemE pays tribute to Royal Patron HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
13th April 2021

IChemE pays tribute to Royal Patron HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

IChemE has, on the occasion of his passing, paid tribute to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and his time as Royal Patron of IChemE.
Medical researcher and energy experts to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 at Hazards Australasia 2021
19th March 2021

Medical researcher and energy experts to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 at Hazards Australasia 2021

Process safety experts from leading Australian energy companies will share how COVID-19 has impacted their operations at Hazards Australia 2021. In addition, a top medical researcher will present s...
IChemE medal winners share expertise in virtual presentations
16th March 2021

IChemE medal winners share expertise in virtual presentations

Winners of four medals awarded by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) have been sharing their celebrated expertise in virtual presentations held recently. The presentations were part of ...
“Make systems thinking education mandatory”, IChemE President advises Lords committee
12th March 2021

“Make systems thinking education mandatory”, IChemE President advises Lords committee

IChemE President Stephen Richardson recommended to a House of Lords select committee that systems thinking skills should be mandatory in engineering education for effective risk management.
Shott grants donation to IChemE to promote sustainability
4th March 2021

Shott grants donation to IChemE to promote sustainability

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced a £200,000 donation from former IChemE President, Ian Shott, for the purpose of promoting the role of chemical engineers in addressing s...
IChemE medals awarded to chemical engineers for their outstanding contributions to the profession
24th February 2021

IChemE medals awarded to chemical engineers for their outstanding contributions to the profession

Over thirty chemical engineers have been recognised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for their exceptional contribution to the profession in research and academia.
IChemE experts celebrate successes in COVID-19 vaccine production
9th February 2021

IChemE experts celebrate successes in COVID-19 vaccine production

Following the extensive media coverage on the issues experienced with COVID-19 vaccine manufacture, experts from the Institution of Chemical Engineer’s (IChemE) COVID-19 Response Team are calling f...
Special Loss Prevention Bulletin issue to mark Fukushima and natural disaster events
8th February 2021

Special Loss Prevention Bulletin issue to mark Fukushima and natural disaster events

A special edition of the Loss Prevention Bulletin has been published to mark the 10th anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant failure in Japan.