Press releases

Demand for engineers increasing, with rapid growth in green jobs
24th May 2023

Demand for engineers increasing, with rapid growth in green jobs

As the UK ramps up its focus on becoming a net zero economy, a new report commissioned by EngineeringUK finds that demand for engineers is predicted to grow faster than for other occupations and th...
ITN Business and IChemE present a new programme collaboration, 'Engineering a sustainable world'
18th May 2023

ITN Business and IChemE present a new programme collaboration, 'Engineering a sustainable world'

To raise awareness and understanding of the role that chemical engineers play in addressing climate change, IChemE has partnered with ITN Business to produce a news-style programme ‘Engineering a S...
Applications open for Ashok Kumar Fellowship in UK Parliament
12th May 2023

Applications open for Ashok Kumar Fellowship in UK Parliament

Chemical engineering final year students and postgraduates are being invited to apply for a fellowship that bridges chemical engineering and parliament in memory of former chemical engineer and Tee...
IChemE welcomes UK decision to scrap EU law deadline
11th May 2023

IChemE welcomes UK decision to scrap EU law deadline

IChemE welcomes the UK Government’s decision to remove the deadline for all retained EU laws to automatically expire by the end of 2023 unless there was a specific decision to replace or keep them.
Engineering skills critical in saving the planet, says King Charles
10th May 2023

Engineering skills critical in saving the planet, says King Charles

In the first official engagement since his coronation, King Charles III has given a speech on the importance of engineering skills in saving the planet from a climate catastrophe.
IChemE and AIChE announce alliance on hydrogen
10th May 2023

IChemE and AIChE announce alliance on hydrogen

Global chemical engineering societies will collaborate to support industry’s adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier in the drive to net zero.
IChemE announces candidates for Trustee and Congress seats
28th April 2023

IChemE announces candidates for Trustee and Congress seats

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced the candidates running for seats on two of its key bodies.
IChemE welcomes UK Government’s positive action in maths education
17th April 2023

IChemE welcomes UK Government’s positive action in maths education

IChemE welcomes the UK Government’s announcement to carry out an expert-led review to ensure that all pupils in England study some form of mathematics until the age of 18.
Cybersecurity matters in the process industries
5th April 2023

Cybersecurity matters in the process industries

With cyber attacks continuing to hit headlines across the globe, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has launched a series of fact files to raise awareness of the importance of cybersecu...
IChemE calls for systems approach in response to UK Government’s Energy Security Plan
30th March 2023

IChemE calls for systems approach in response to UK Government’s Energy Security Plan

The UK Government’s announcement on its Energy Security Plan provides some much-needed clarity on the path the UK plans to take in providing clean and affordable energy to both the residential and ...
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...