This episode brings together three STEM Ambassadors who lift the curtain on what it is really like to stand in front of a classroom and try to spark an interest in engineering. Chris Chisman, Mark Forsyth and Margaret Rafter share the highs, the nerves and the moments that keep them coming back. You will hear how you should never underestimate a confident fourteen-year-old, how a Mexican wave became an unexpected but perfect way to show a scientific principle, and how, despite the terror, hard work and unexpected interactions, none of them regret getting involved.

Want to find out more about the STEM Ambassadors Programme or access the IOR's STEM resources? Visit ior.org.uk/careers

This episode explores the UK Government’s consultation on reforming the HFC phasedown under the GB F Gas Regulation. These proposals will influence how the RACHP industry manages refrigerants, invests in new technology, and meets future environmental targets.

This episode, recorded in November 2025, brings together government and industry experts to explain the consultation, discuss its potential implications, and outline how the sector can coordinate an effective response.

In this episode I spoke with a student doing work experience at the IOR discussing how their views - and those of their friends - have changed about the sector and careers now they know more about refrigeration air conditioning and heat pumps. We talked about what kind of careers advice young people get at schools, what they think of engineering and what we can do to raise awareness of this sector. If you are not sure about whether you should take on a student for a weeks work experience we hope this podcast will help convince you of how much value they can add!