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Listing of all 70 news releases from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers):

"Pull together or the lights are going out"

Technical background article The UK Government and industry has been warned to pull together or face a return to the middle-ages, following the publication of the Government's Renewable Energy Strategy

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (30 June 2008)

No single-source solution to energy shortages

Technical background article Chemical Engineers have warned Government policymakers that there is no single solution to the UK's looming energy crisis, and this has been endorsed by the relevant IUSS committee

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (23 June 2008)

Ex- science minister calls for war on carbon

Lord Ronald Oxburgh says that Governments throughout the world must adopt a 'war footing' against carbon dioxide if the planet is to win the battle against climate change

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (16 June 2008)

Sustainable chemistry alliance boosts UK industry

Technical background article A new alliance bringing together six of the UK's leading chemistry and engineering groups has been launched to support industry in the drive for more sustainable products and services

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (10 June 2008)

FA Cup winner unites with IChemE to tackle poverty

2008 FA Cup winner and England goalkeeper, David James has found common ground with the IChemE in efforts to improve living standards for some of the world's poorest people

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (27 May 2008)

Re-launch of IChemE Catalysis Subject Group

The looming energy crisis has inspired chemical engineers to re-launch the specialist group dedicated to the field of catalysis

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (26 May 2008)

The answer to the perfect sandwich - bubbles!

User application article A leading UK chemical engineer has revealed the unlikely ingredient needed to make the perfect sandwich - and this is - bubbles (with no filling)

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (23 May 2008)

Average ChemE salaries up 9% across UK and Ireland

Chemical Engineers have enjoyed a 9% pay rise since 2006, according to new statistics published by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (22 May 2008)

Chemical engineers offer guidance on food waste

Technical background article IChemE has published its guide to reducing household waste, after published figures revealed that families typically throw away around GBP610 worth of food every year*

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (14 May 2008)

Safety expert predicts accidents of the future

User application article One of the UK's leading process safety experts says that human error is the most likely cause of industrial accidents in the next fifteen years

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (21 April 2008)

Engineering an answer to poverty

Chemical Engineers around the world have been challenged by the IChemE to put their design and innovation skills to the test and help some of the planet's poorest communities

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) ( 7 April 2008)

"Foot and Mouth Report misses the point" - IChemE

The report of the independent review into last year's UK outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease 'misses the point' and 'is not worth the paper it is printed on', according to a biosecurity expert

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (25 March 2008)

"Don't rush into binning Biofuels"

Dr David Brown, Chief Executive at the IChemE, has spoken out against the recent criticisms of biofuels, and warned they could still be a key source of global energy supplies in the coming years

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (17 March 2008)

International achievement award in India

A British chemical engineer spent part of his Christmas break in India, being presented with an award recognising his outstanding contribution to science, engineering and technology in the country

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (29 January 2008)

Chemical engineering success for UK Universities

Universities in the UK are celebrating a record intake of chemical engineering undergraduate students, following the publication of the UCAS 2007 admission figures

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (28 January 2008)

New ChemEng units in Nottingham and Strathclyde

Two new UK chemical engineering research facilities have opened within the space of 48 hours, ahead of record student intake figures, expected next week

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (15 January 2008)

Professor John Archer passes away

Professor John Archer, Principal and Vice Chancellor at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland and Past-President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has died, aged 64

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (17 December 2007)

IChemE launch new international Forms of Contract

IChemE extends its long-standing Forms of Contract series with the launch of four new international contracts, designed for use within international process-related contracts

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (28 November 2007)

Process Safety conference celebrates 20 years

One of the leading Process Safety international conferences celebrates its twentieth anniversary next year, and will stage its biggest event yet in Manchester, UK from 14-17 April 2008

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (20 November 2007)

Commentary on skill shortages from the IChemE

The Government is finally taking decisive action to tackle Britain's energy crisis with the announcement of planning reforms which will speed up the design and build of nuclear power stations