One of the mineral extractives industry’s longest-serving professionals and fellow of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours 2021 List.
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IQ Member John McDowell Receives Queen’s Honour
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 14, 2021 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in IQ Community
IQBF Tips for Winter Wellness
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 17, 2020 9:30:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in IQBF
Short days and the colder weather mean many of us struggle with our health and wellbeing during the darker winter period. Its also a time when colds and flu are more virulent which contributes to our low energy levels and general feelings of running low.
New automatic CPD recording with IQ events
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 17, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in CPD
The recent successful IQ and IAT Digital Health & Safety Conference provided the perfect opportunity for the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) to test a new CPD recording facility.
First Graduates on IQ Level 3 ILM Certificate
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 9, 2020 10:30:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Leadership, IQ Academy, Personal Effectiveness
Mineral extractives professionals in the Middle East are the first cohort of students to complete the Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management (ILM) from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ).
IQ Caernarfon Award Winner to Deliver Live Webinar on Diversity
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 28, 2020 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Industry
The award-winning campaign from Komatsu Australia to improve workplace diversity will be streamed live across the globe on 9 November.
IQ and IAT Host Digital Health & Safety Conference
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 21, 2020 9:33:32 AM / by IQ News Update posted in CPD, Networking
Professionals working in quarrying and asphalt sectors are invited to attend a virtual conference dedicated to the latest thinking and advice on health and safety, with presentations to be delivered from industry experts.
IQ Benevolent Fund continues to support IQ Members
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 13, 2020 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership
As COVID-19 continues to affect the lives of many, members of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) are reminded that support is available from the IQ Benevolent Fund in times of difficulty.
Rising stars of the Industry honored with 2020 IQ Student Awards
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 12, 2020 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in University of Derby, Careers
Seven high performing students at the University of Derby Centre for Mineral Products are celebrating personal success in the 2020 Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Student Awards.
IQ and IAT Formalize Collaboration
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 28, 2020 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Industry
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) have signed a memorandum of understanding which builds on the long-standing collaboration between the two organisations.
New President picks up the reins
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 22, 2020 3:00:00 PM / by IQ News Update posted in Industry, IQ Community
Martin Riley FIQ, senior vice-president of Tarmac, has been appointed the 69th President of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ), taking over from previous president Phil Redmond FIQ.