Features
Registration Subcommittee: the gateway to professional registration
The third article in our series on IChemE’s Membership and Qualifications Committee looks at how ...
Your experience could change a career: be an IChemE mentor
Dianne Watson, head of volunteer engagement at IChemE, highlights the vital role of mentors and...
Volunteer Spotlight: Owen Whitfield
Retired chemical engineer Owen Whitfield discusses his "rewarding" role as an IChemE mentor and r...
Opening up vocational routes into IChemE
IChemE is opening up vocational routes for technicians and operators. Deborah Darnell updates on ...
Education Subcommittee: safeguarding the foundations of chemical engineering
The second article in our series on IChemE’s Membership and Qualifications Committee (MQC) looks ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Cleo Parker
Graduate process engineer at bp discusses her work in the IChemE's National Early Careers Group a...
Leadership capability: What employers expect and how IChemE can help
Andrea Hosey, VP of member engagement and Board Trustee at IChemE examines the role of leadership...
Inside MQC: How IChemE Safeguards Professional Standards
In the first in a short series, Rachel Baxter-Smith and Alan Harper explain how IChemE’s Membersh...
Volunteer Spotlight: Francesco Del Giudice
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Trinidad and Tobago: Ten years on
A decade after joining IChemE, the Trinidad and Tobago Member Group has grown into a vital profes...
Mid-career shortages and skills gaps top Employment Survey concerns
Judith Hutchinson, head of Member Experience, previews IChemE Employment Survey findings as susta...
Introducing... The Member Experience & Knowledge Directorate
Rachel Bibby, IChemE’s director of Member Experience & Knowledge, explains how her directorate ...
Engagement in action: Stories from Member Engagement Committee volunteers
Two long-standing members, Ashfaq Palejwala and Kai Seng Koh, are stepping down from the MEC afte...
The true value of CPD – and how IChemE supports you
Mike Potts, IChemE’s new head of learning and development, explains why Continuing Professional D...
Building an IChemE for the future
IChemE CEO Yvonne Baker and president Raffaella Ocone explain how the Institution is reorganising...
Volunteer Spotlight: Jorja Karmen
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Nominations sought for IChemE’s Board of Trustees and Congress
In early 2026, IChemE will be asking for nominations to join either the Board of Trustees or Cong...
Starting Out: Water
Continuing the IChemE National Early Careers Group series profiling early career opportunities in...
How to Branch Out and Become an Expert Witness
We call to the stand Fiona Rutherford to explain how she became an expert witness and why other m...
Volunteer Spotlight: Rhodri Hawkins
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Suzanne Hay
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Begin Volunteering at the Start of Your Career Journey: Here’s How
Paul Jenkinson and Laura Grindey have spent the past five years volunteering in early career role...
IChemE: With You Every Step of Your Career Journey
Free student membership gives you exclusive access to tailored support, expert guidance and caree...
The Puzzle of Placements: A Q&A Guide for Students
Applying for placements can be a confusing process – timelines vary, roles are diverse and advice...
What Employers Who Hire Graduate Engineers Really Want
Recruiters reveal how chemical engineering graduates can stand out in applications, interviews an...
Advice to Students – from Future You
IChemE’s students asked us: “Get experienced engineers to tell us what advice they’d give their y...
Career Breaks aren’t Career-enders
Natalie Desty on how STEM Returners is helping experienced professionals re-enter the industry af...
Breaking Hiring Habits
Helen Ramsay on how STEM Returners helped her build a high-performing, diverse engineering team
Hazards 35: Shaping the Future of Process Safety
Following a sellout year, Hazards 35 returns with record engagement, a deeper focus on AI, energy...
Oil, Gas and Energy Transition SIG – What a Difference a Year Makes
A year on from the launch of IChemE’s Oil, Gas and Energy Transition SIG, chair Steve Flynn refle...
Volunteer Spotlight: Tawana Muchatuta
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Bridging Skills Gaps
Adam Duckett on the need to overcome a shortfall in skills to grow and green the economy
Volunteer Spotlight: Nathan Walsh
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Space Odyssey: From Rocket Engines to Hair Dryers and Back Again
Lolan Naicker explains his unconventional career path to Adam Duckett, from daydreaming in lectur...
Volunteer Spotlight: Clare Dunkerley
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Kickstart your Engineering Career with IChemE Accredited Graduate Training
Selecting the right employer can significantly shape the transition from university to the work...
Sustainability in Action: Three Years of the IChemE Sustainability Hub
Programme director Trish Melton explains how, with IChemE’s support, chemical engineers are build...
Helping Students make the most of IChemE Resources
Chemical engineering students Deborah Olowu and Sofiya Hajaludin spent a year with IChemE working...
Why Chartered Membership Matters More Than Ever
Rachel Baxter-Smith explains how Chartered Membership offers global recognition, career advanceme...
IChemE Accreditation: A Partnership for Professional Development
Attaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is a significant professional milestone. Steven Gasser...
Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea Longley
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Who Will Win Your Vote?
Ahead of the coming Trustee elections, we asked the six candidates to introduce themselves and sh...
Building Connections and Developing Careers
Adam Barnes, Sara Penrose, and Abbey Chidz explain how IChemE member groups offer an opportunity ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Rob Peeling
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Ryan Oatley
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
A Step-by-Step Guide to IChemE Accreditation
Lydia White walks you through the straightforward IChemE accreditation process and outlines the s...
Volunteer Spotlight: Vira Jogia
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Why Soft Skills Can (and Should) be Taught
From awkward smiles to cult-avoidance strategies, Faye Litherland’s journey proves that mastering...
Making a Clean Getaway
With our energy systems going through profound change, Adam Duckett asked chemical engineers who ...
IChemE Accreditation for All
Steven Gasser discusses IChemE accredited company training schemes (ACTS), a flagship initiative ...
Top Tips for Young Engineers Entering the YEAIS Awards
With IChemE’s Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability (YEAIS) now open for nomin...
Get involved: nominations sought for IChemE’s Board of Trustees and Congress
IChemE will shortly be asking for nominations to join either the Board of Trustees or Congress. R...
Dairy Diary
Process and chemical engineer Ramin Razmi charts his journey from research to industry in the dai...
Volunteer Spotlight: Dominic Foo
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Kai Seng Koh
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
What You've Been Saying about The Chemical Engineer
Ahead of the 1,000th issue we asked members of the TCE Reader Feedback Panel to share their perso...
Volunteer Spotlight: Eleni Routoula AMIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Mentoring, Reverse Mentoring and Sponsorship
Mentoring is key to developing a breadth of contacts that help move your career forward. Vince Pi...
European Young Engineers – Networking, Knowledge and now, IChemE
Laura Grindey explains how European Young Engineers (EYE) is shaping engineering and fostering co...
Volunteer Spotlight: Maria Papathanasiou AMIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
IChemE Matters: Achieving a Just Transition
Andrew Jamieson explains how the institution can help facilitate a just transition
Networking to Build Connections and Find a Job
Networking is a word that can strike fear into anyone. Vince Pizzoni aims to banish the dread and...
IChemE Matters: Elevating Member Engagement – the Next Level
Andrea Hosey reflects on the achievements of the inaugural Member Engagement Committee and highli...
Engineering Inclusivity: Bridging the Gap with DEI
Mark McBride-Wright says diversity, equity and inclusion requires the perfect integration of uniq...
IChemE Matters: 'The Profession's View of the Profession'
Alexandra Meldrum introduces IChemE’s member-consulted report, “Engineering a Sustainable World –...
Getting More Women and Girls into Engineering
As International Women in Engineering Day approaches and with women still significantly underrepr...
Who Will Win Your Vote in the Trustee Elections?
With voting set to close at 09:30 BST on 16 May, you are running out of time to help decide IChem...
Stop! Impostor Syndrome
Many of us feel impostor syndrome at some point in our careers. To help generate more understandi...
Contributing to a Brighter Future for Engineering
EngineeringUK’s Hilary Leevers on how IChemE members’ professional registration fees help secure ...
Successful Placements
Industrial placements offer huge opportunities for both students and employers. Student George W...
Volunteer Spotlight: Hugh Paterson
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Laura Malhi CEng FIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
IChemE Matters: Chemical engineering research – A guide to making a difference
Have you ever stopped to consider the real-world impact you could make as a chemical engineering ...
IChemE Matters: Introducing IChemE’s Young Engineers Awards for Innovation and Sustainability
IChemE are launching a trio of awards to showcase how young engineers are supporting the Institut...
IChemE Matters: Chartered members earn more, survey shows
Chartered members significantly outearn their non-chartered peers according to the findings fro...
Volunteer Spotlight: Jamie Cleaver CEng FIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Toolkit launched to promote DiscoverChemEng message at school careers fairs
The new Young People’s and Student Engagement Team at IChemE, led by Jo Cox, are developing res...
Volunteer Spotlight: Adriana Vargas-Colwill CEng MIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Scaling Up Experience
Adam Duckett on how we can inspire chemical engineers of the future
IChemE Matters: A conversation with Congress
Ahead of the official call for nominations in March, representatives from Congress sat down to di...
IChemE Matters: Nominations sought for IChemE’s Board of Trustees and Congress
With the start of the 2024 election cycle nearly upon us, we will soon be seeking nominations for...
Volunteer Spotlight: Cameron Langford AMIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
IChemE Congress: Giving IChemE Members a Voice on the Issues that Matter
Lisa Julian is a regional representative for New Zealand in IChemE Congress. Here, she explains t...
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Flynn CEng FIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Ashfaq Palejwala CEng FIChemE
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Inspiring the Next Generation of Chemical Engineers Through STEM Outreach
You’re passionate about chemical engineering, but can you help convey that passion to inspire oth...
Volunteer Spotlight: Clare Sheppard
Shining a light on the valuable work of IChemE volunteers
Is your membership about to lapse? Don’t miss out on the new member benefits we will launch during my presidency
Nigel Hirst reminds IChemE members to safeguard their membership and their access to IChemE’s res...
Calling All Students: Help us Revive Frank Morton Sports Day!
Martyna Cepaite and Paul Jenkinson call on students to help ensure a great sporting tradition thr...
Communicating to Non-engineers
Jamie Cleaver discusses how effective communication beyond our specialism can help us be better a...
Why Should Cybersecurity Matter to You?
IChemE has launched fact files on the importance of cybersecurity in the process industries. Hele...
Data Science and Digitalisation for Chemical Engineers
Matthew Proctor and Leo Chiang discuss how the proliferation of data and ways to use it is impact...
Opportunities Knock
Adam Duckett on opportunities for communication and digitalisation
Embracing the Challenges of Ethical Engineering
Robert Peeling, chair of IChemE’s Congress, recounts the ethical lessons he has learned throughou...
Learning How to Learn: The Skill Which Underpins Performance Throughout One’s Career
Kate O’Brien, Tony Howes and Greg Birkett discuss the dangers of poor learning strategies, with t...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New….CPD Cycle!
Peter Coutts asks: what’s the purpose of CPD in the later stages of your career?
The Sustainability Hub: Why? What? Who? & How?
Trish Melton looks at IChemE’s new Sustainability Hub for members
A Trusted Advisor
In the sixth in a series about chemical engineers who volunteer their skills to contribute to s...
IChemE: Streamlining Chartered Membership
A new stage towards Chartered Membership for 2021: the Initial Professional Development process
INWED: Female chemical engineers recognised for green leadership
AS celebrations get underway for International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), we caught up wit...
Continue your CPD virtually with IChemE
IChemE has accelerated plans to offer many of its most popular training courses virtually in resp...
We asked 400 members…
Richard Cousins reviews the key lessons from a member CPD sampling exercise, and what comes next
Bioprocessing insights on getting the most from your data
Ahead of our coming webinar on 9 October, the presenters from JMP and GSK discuss using data to i...
Millennials Teach Baby Boomers a Lesson
How reverse mentoring is bridging the generational skills gap while encouraging fresh thinking
Fresh Faces
In the first of a series looking at the work of IChemE’s volunteers, we profile the Young Members...
Knowledge Transfer
Now is the time to invest in skills
Qualifications Commission
Part 1: Expanding the value and reach of IChemE’s professional development offers
CPD Sampling
Revalidating professional status
News
Gaining maximum value from your IChemE membership
IChemE Member Engagement Committee member Leonardo Brandao Bernardo e Souza offers a practical gu...
IChemE matters - May 1019
In this month's IChemE Matters, Raffaella Ocone recounts the historical importance of nuclear pol...
Hydrogen Innovation and Technology Conference to advance real-world hydrogen implementation
IChemE will host a major international hydrogen conference in Manchester this October, focusing o...
IChemE Matters - April 1018
In IChemE Matters 1018 the President talks about innovating silo design and education of ethics, ...
IChemE Matters – February 2026
Raffaella Ocone calls for chemical engineers to make their collective voice heard, Duncan Lugton'...
IChemE backs Technician Commitment and launches new pathway for work-based learners
IChemE has joined the Technician Commitment and launched a free work-based learner membership for...
IChemE Matters – December 2025/January 2026
Raffaella Ocone reflects on 30 years of AIChE meetings, Duncan Lugton talks policy and IChemE 202...
IChemE Matters – September 2025
IChemE president Raffaella Ocone talks about what we can learn from China when it comes to green ...
IChemE training gains official CPD recognition from Board of Engineers Malaysia
THE BOARD of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) has approved eight IChemE training courses for continuing p...
IChemE Matters – May 2025
Emails out mailouts in for the policy team, DiscoverChemEngLIVE and new Fellows
IChemE Matters – April 2025
Duncan Lugton explains the planning behind a roundtable
UK assembles myth-busting ‘nudge unit’ to dispel heat pump misinformation
UK MINISTERS are hoping to increase heat pump adoption with the help of a myth-busting “nudge uni...
IChemE sets up new SIG to support members of the oil and gas industry
ICHEME has launched a new special interest group (SIG) to support members in the oil and gas sect...
IChemE launches new online mentor matching initiative
MENTOR MATCH is now live on IChemE Connect, making it easier than ever for IChemE members to supp...
IChemE Matters – October 2024
Why IChemE’s Member Engagement Committee offers a world of opportunities
IChemE Matters – June 2024
Nigel Hirst looks back on his year as president
IChemE Matters – May 2024
Nigel Hirst on IChemE partnerships, including the latest link-up with ITN Business plus what insp...
IChemE Matters – April 2024
Nigel Hirst talks about celebrating excellence, Jonathan Seville calls to members to sign up for ...
IChemE Matters – March 2024
Nigel Hirst on launching initiatives; Tracey Donaldson calls for book ideas and Dianne Watson int...
IChemE Matters – December 2023/January 2024
Nigel Hirst, Trish Kerin and Alexandra Meldrum have their say on the issues affecting IChemE members
Jennifer Aitken, 1973–2023
Obituary of Jennifer Aitken, process safety advocate and popular member of IChemE's Pharma Specia...
IChemE Matters – November 2023
Nigel Hirst on the merits of mentoring; Allyson Woodford previews Chemeca 2023 and readers respon...
IChemE Matters – October 2023
Nigel Hirst and Keith Plumb have their say on the issues affecting IChemE members
IChemE publishes accreditation guidance
ICHEME has updated its accreditation guidance for chemical engineering degree programmes and publ...
Richardson: Make systems thinking education mandatory
ICHEME President Stephen Richardson has recommended to a House of Lords select committee that sys...
Perkins report finds scant progress on engineering skills
FIVE years on from the publication of his engineering skills review for the UK Government, former...
IChemE, Chester Uni and industry join forces on first chemeng apprenticeship
ICHEME, the University of Chester, and major employers in the region are working together to offe...
Chemical engineering professors recognised with Royal Academy fellowship
CHEMICAL engineering professors and IChemE members, Chris Hewitt, Zhibing Zhang, and Barry Lennox...
