Press releases

IChemE recognises Arup for its commitment to developing chemical engineering career opportunities
13th October 2020

IChemE recognises Arup for its commitment to developing chemical engineering career opportunities

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has awarded the global engineering, design and consultancy firm, Arup, Gold Corporate Partner status.
Bradford students scoop SIESO Medal for innovative pop up book analysing disaster
7th October 2020

Bradford students scoop SIESO Medal for innovative pop up book analysing disaster

Engineering students at the University of Bradford, UK have been awarded the 2020 SIESO Medal by IChemE for their innovative pop up book depicting the lessons learned in the 2005 Texas City Refiner...
PPE could be safely decontaminated and reused to conserve supplies and save waste, say engineers
6th October 2020

PPE could be safely decontaminated and reused to conserve supplies and save waste, say engineers

Serious consideration should be given to decontaminating and reusing some types of personal protective equipment (PPE) in order to maintain supplies and reduce waste.
IChemE Fellows elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering
5th October 2020

IChemE Fellows elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering

IChemE Fellows Yulong Ding, David Edwards and Omar Matar have been elected Fellows of the UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) for their outstanding contributions to engineering.
Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions, say engineers
30th September 2020

Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions, say engineers

The UK government’s Spending Review should include support for innovation, especially to achieve the aims of net zero emissions, resilient infrastructure and nationwide digitalisation, according to...
Finalists announced for the IChemE Global Awards 2020 new webinar series
14th September 2020

Finalists announced for the IChemE Global Awards 2020 new webinar series

More than 120 finalist entries are in with a chance of winning a trophy for excellence in chemical, biochemical and process engineering in the IChemE Global Awards 2020.
Leading process engineer awarded IChemE medal
8th September 2020

Leading process engineer awarded IChemE medal

Chemical engineer Fenella Nordquist, chief technical advisor for KBR UK, has been presented with the Greene Medal by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
IChemE calls for nominations for medals and prizes
1st September 2020

IChemE calls for nominations for medals and prizes

Do you know a chemical engineer who deserves recognition for their contribution to the profession? Or maybe a volunteer who has given exceptional service to the Institution? Are you aware of a team...
IChemE seeks your centenary stories
28th August 2020

IChemE seeks your centenary stories

In preparation for the celebration of its centenary in 2022, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) is calling on members to share their stories which honour the valuable work of chemical e...
Finalists announced for first-ever virtual Malaysia Awards ceremony
26th August 2020

Finalists announced for first-ever virtual Malaysia Awards ceremony

Thirty-one finalist entries are in with a chance of winning a prize for excellence and innovation in chemical, biochemical and process engineering at IChemE's first-ever virtual Malaysia Awards.
IChemE launches new online Knowledge Hub
20th August 2020

IChemE launches new online Knowledge Hub

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has today formally launched its Knowledge Hub, a virtual library for process engineers to access thousands of resources developed across IChemE.
IChemE reaction to the chemical explosion in Beirut
5th August 2020

IChemE reaction to the chemical explosion in Beirut

On 4 August 2020, an explosion occurred at a warehouse storing ammonium nitrate in Beirut, Lebanon. It has been reported by international media that at least 137 people have died and 5,000 injured....