Press releases

Diverse range of speakers announced for Chemeca 2019
11th March 2019

Diverse range of speakers announced for Chemeca 2019

The president of oil conglomerate Dow Asia Pacific and an engineer turned nutritionist expert, are two of many who have been announced as speakers at the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) ...
Imperial Professor to be presented for election as IChemE Deputy President at AGM in May
8th March 2019

Imperial Professor to be presented for election as IChemE Deputy President at AGM in May

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced that Professor Stephen Richardson will be presented to the AGM for election as Deputy President of the Institution in May, to become Pre...
Process safety experts across industry lined-up to speak at Hazards Australasia 2019
21st February 2019

Process safety experts across industry lined-up to speak at Hazards Australasia 2019

The forthcoming Hazards Australasia 2019 process safety conference has confirmed three highly-experienced engineers to give plenary speeches. The conference will focus on the importance of competen...
IChemE medals acknowledge chemical engineering brilliance
19th February 2019

IChemE medals acknowledge chemical engineering brilliance

Twenty-six chemical engineers have been recognised by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Medals and Prizes Committee for their tremendous contributions to the profession, in both resear...
Poster prize renamed in honour of process safety pioneer Sam Mannan
14th February 2019

Poster prize renamed in honour of process safety pioneer Sam Mannan

Sam Mannan, a pioneer in process safety and the late Executive Director of the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center (MKOPSC), will be honoured with a prize in his name at the Institution of Chem...
Chemical engineering provides a vehicle for upward social mobility, says new report
13th February 2019

Chemical engineering provides a vehicle for upward social mobility, says new report

A new report by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) suggests that a career in chemical engineering provides significant opportunity for upward social mobility.
ENGIE Fabricom to partner Hazards 29
8th February 2019

ENGIE Fabricom to partner Hazards 29

Leading consultancy and engineering services company, ENGIE Fabricom, has been confirmed as the Hazards 29 conference partner.
IChemE partners with University of Chester and employers to offer UK’s first chemical engineering degree apprenticeships
31st January 2019

IChemE partners with University of Chester and employers to offer UK’s first chemical engineering degree apprenticeships

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the University of Chester Faculty of Science and Engineering, and major employers in the region have partnered together to offer the first degree app...
Upskill engineers and support apprenticeships, urges new report into engineering skills
30th January 2019

Upskill engineers and support apprenticeships, urges new report into engineering skills

A shake-up in UK engineering education is needed to address the current skills gap and shortage of engineers, a new report revealed today.
Chemical engineer Judy Raper awarded Australia Day honour
29th January 2019

Chemical engineer Judy Raper awarded Australia Day honour

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Wollongong, Professor Judy Raper, has been awarded Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. The appointments are made ea...
IChemE launches BioFutures report
28th January 2019

IChemE launches BioFutures report

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) BioFutures Steering Group has launched a report highlighting opportunities for the Institution to better engage with chemical engineers in the emergin...
IChemE announces call for candidates to become next President
25th January 2019

IChemE announces call for candidates to become next President

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has announced that nominations are now open for two vacancies on its Board of Trustees. Nominations must be received by 15 February 2019.