Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

💧 The full programme is now live for Mixing Advances and Applications in Water Treatment! Join us on 16 September 2026 at the University of Birmingham for a one-day collaborative event between the Fluid Mixing Processes and Water Special Interest Groups. The day brings together invited speakers from industry, academia, consultancies and contractors, presenting the latest advances and applications for fluid mixing in the water sector. The afternoon features a dynamic workshop, giving delegates the chance to team up and explore real challenges and solutions in potable and wastewater treatment. 🔬 Whether you're in industry, academia or consultancy, this is a great opportunity to connect, share expertise and collaborate on some of the biggest challenges in water and fluid mixing. 📅 16 September 2026 | University of Birmingham 🎟️ IChemE member: £70 | Student member: £40 | Non-member: £110 Learn more and register 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCRe_vAw #FluidMixing #WaterTreatment #ChemicalEngineering #Networking

🔎 Policy update: Accelerating carbon management innovation Carbon management technologies, including carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and greenhouse gas removals (GGRs), will be critical to achieving the UK's net zero ambitions. The Government's Energy Innovation Needs Assessment identifies these technologies as integral to fully decarbonising the UK, with innovation needed to reduce costs and enable deployment at scale. To support this, the UK Government has launched the Carbon Management Innovation Challenge, bringing together industry, academia and government to accelerate progress in this area. The challenge sets three non-binding ambitions to be achieved by 2040: ✅ Halve the cost of point-source carbon capture across key UK applications compared to 2025 benchmark costs ✅ Halve the cost of direct air capture compared to 2025 benchmark costs ✅ Build a healthy UK ecosystem of 10 or more commercial-scale greenhouse gas removal projects, across a diverse portfolio of technologies Why is this important for chemical engineers? Chemical and process engineers are the ones developing, implementing, and scaling these carbon capture technologies. Members of the profession also play important roles in many of the hard to abatement industries where this technology will be most relevant. The UK's Industrial Strategy also identifies CCUS and GGRs as key areas of opportunity and research expertise. By 2050, these technologies could support around 50,000 jobs across the UK, building on the country's CO₂ storage potential, engineering capability and existing industrial skills. 📖 Read the UK Carbon Management Innovation Challenge: https://lnkd.in/en3XfGvn? #ChemicalEngineering #CarbonManagement #Policy

🎉 20 years of IChemE in Malaysia! When our Kuala Lumpur office was established 20 years ago, Malaysia was on the cusp of major industrial change.   Two decades on, the country is a global leader in petrochemicals, LNG and rubber, and the world's second-largest exporter of palm oil.   IChemE has supported Malaysia's chemical engineering community through membership, industry events, knowledge exchange, professional development, and networking opportunities.    Milestones along the way: 🏅 Royal patronage since 2016, from HRH Raja Permaisuri Perak Darul Ridzuan Tuanku Zara Salim. 🌴 The Palm Oil Processing Special Interest Group (POPSIG) — members contributing technical expertise to the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification standards. 🌟 Symposium of Malaysian Chemical Engineers (SOMChE), the Malaysia Awards, and a new conferring ceremony recognising Chartered members and Fellows. 🏆At this year’s Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability (YEAIS), Universiti Malaya and Malaysia Refining Company Sdn Bhd won the Engineering Biology and Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence & Automation awards, respectively. 💼 The National Early Careers Group supports young professionals to build networks, grow their skills and connect with the community.   There’s plenty to look forward to in the months ahead, including the Malaysia Awards Ceremony on 9 September 2026, held alongside the SOMChE 2026 Reception. For the first time, the event will welcome a broader audience - including conference delegates, members, industry professionals, academia and partners, creating more opportunities for networking and collaboration. This will be followed by the East Malaysia Summit 2026 in October.   Here's to the next 20 years of connecting, developing and celebrating chemical engineers in Malaysia.   Read the full story 👇 https://lnkd.in/gitnz_qH   #ChemicalEngineering #ChemicalEngineer #ChemicalEngineeringMalaysia

🎉 Congratulations to Chris McDonald, IChemE Fellow, on his appointment as UK Minister of State in the newly formed Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. As science minister, Chris is expected to oversee UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and play a key role in shaping the UK's future research landscape, at a time of significant change for UK science and innovation policy following the merger of the former Department for Science, Innovation and Technology with the Department for Business and Trade. Our CEO, Yvonne Baker, said: "We offer our warmest congratulations and support to Chris McDonald on his appointment as science minister. As a chemical engineer with extensive experience in industrial research and innovation, Chris brings valuable technical expertise and a deep understanding of the role that science and engineering play in driving economic growth, sustainability and societal benefit." 📖 Read the full news release: https://lnkd.in/eN45Y72w #ChemicalEngineering #IChemE #ScienceMinister #PublicPolicy

We're incredibly proud of Archie Goodburn, an IChemE member who represented Team Scotland in the Men's 50m Breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this week.   Archie's achievement is remarkable in its own right, but it's made even more extraordinary given the journey behind it. Just over two years ago, Archie was diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumour. Despite this, he has continued to compete at the highest level while also becoming a passionate advocate for brain cancer research and support.   Alongside his sporting achievements, Archie recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a first-class degree in Chemical Engineering and was recognised as a UK finalist in the IChemE Young Engineers Award for his work on clean energy and climate action.   Archie's resilience, determination and advocacy make him a true inspiration to our community. 👏   #IChemE #ChemicalEngineering #Inspiration #CommonwealthGames

📅 August is shaping up to be a busy month, with plenty of opportunities to explore emerging technologies, gain new insights and connect with the chemical engineering community. Whether you're interested in circular economy solutions, AI in education or your professional development, our upcoming events offer something for everyone. Featured events in August include: ♻️ Recycling for the Future World: Solar Panel and Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Solutions: Discover environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling solutions for solar panels and lithium-ion batteries, and explore the emerging market, standards and policies shaping this growing sector. 🤖 AI-Copilot for Chemical Process Design Education: Intelligent Automation with Aspen Plus: Learn how an LLM-powered Copilot framework is helping students bridge the gap between engineering concepts and simulation software, supporting active learning in process design. 🎓 Non-Traditional Routes to Chartership – Navigating the Pitfalls: Hear from a panel of recently chartered engineers and those going through the process, sharing insight into how to frame your experience against the required competencies. Take a look at the full August programme and find an event that interests you👉 https://lnkd.in/eY8xk8ku #ChemicalEngineering #EngineeringEvents #ProfessionalDevelopment

💼 What does a career in chemical engineering really look like – beyond the job title? In this video hear how chemical engineers balance high-pressure problem solving with hobbies and downtime that help them perform at their best, and how routes like placements can offer real earning potential, practical skills and a clear path for career progression – all while still studying. 🎓⚗️ Curious what a career in chemical engineering could look like for you? Explore more case studies and career stories on our page 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eQ3n96tY #ChemicalEngineering #CareersInSTEM #DiscoverChemEng

🤖 AI is changing chemical engineering faster than ever — here's how to stay ahead. AI is reshaping how we design, run, and optimise processes across the industry. Join these upcoming webinars to build your knowledge and stay ahead of the curve. 📈 📅 6 August, 15:00 BST AI-Driven Manufacturing: How to Optimise Quality, Stability, and Throughput Simultaneously Join TwinThread for a deep dive into how Industrial AI is helping manufacturers move from reactive operations to proactive, self-optimising production — covering real-world use cases in quality prediction, process stabilisation and scalable continuous improvement. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e6D_uXQp 📅 13 August, 09:00 BST AI-Copilot for Chemical Process Design Education: Intelligent Automation with Aspen Plus Discover how an LLM-powered Copilot framework is helping students bridge the gap between engineering concepts and simulation software in Aspen Plus — supporting active learning through real case studies in distillation and process design. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eGnpe4Z2 Open to all IChemE members — secure your spot today! 🚀 #AIinEngineering #ChemicalEngineering #ProcessSafety

📰 IChemE CEO, Yvonne Baker OBE, has today had a letter published in The Times, contributing to the national conversation on the new Prime Minister's reindustrialisation agenda.   The letter highlights a stark figure: the UK has lost approximately 157,000 manufacturing jobs over the past decade. This includes engineers responsible for developing and maintaining the technologies that protect jobs, communities and economic prosperity. ⚙️   Yvonne also raises an important point about the pace of change: as AI adoption accelerates, the blend of hands-on industry experience and up-to-date technical knowledge may become harder to find. The call to action is clear - the UK needs a reindustrialisation strategy announced as soon as possible, backed by meaningful action and support. Read the full article here (access through Times subscription only): https://lnkd.in/eKYrYrFu   Yvonne's full letter below: ⬇️ Sir, The new prime minister’s reindustrialisation agenda is welcome, but faces a race against time before critical skills are lost for good. Over the last 10 years, the UK has lost around 157,000 manufacturing jobs, which is equivalent to six percent of the workforce. That number includes engineers who develop and maintain the valuable technologies that protect jobs and communities, driving economic prosperity. Technology is moving at pace, not least with the rapid adoption of AI. While core skills remain, the combination of hands-on experience alongside knowledge of cutting-edge technologies may become rarer the longer reindustrialisation takes. We need a clear strategy for reindustrialisation to be announced as soon as possible, backed up by action and support. Yvonne Baker OBE CEng FIChemE, Chief Executive, Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)   #Reindustrialisation #ChemicalEngineering #ManufacturingSkills

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