Strengthening Connections: Celebrating Chemical Engineering and Raising its Profile

IChemE President Mark Apsey MBE reflects on his recent engagements to enhance the visibility of chemical engineering. Highlights include meetings with the UK government on sustainability and decarbonisation, collaborations with AIChE on global STEM education, and recognition of innovation in UK universities. Apsey emphasises the importance of celebrating professional achievements, with IChemE awards and research grants spotlighting industry excellence. These efforts aim to inspire the next generation of engineers and reinforce the profession’s role in addressing global challenges.

Key Point for Policymakers:

Policymakers should engage more deeply with chemical engineers to inform national strategies on decarbonisation and sustainability.

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