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IQ announces membership trial

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 5, 2023 10:22:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership

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Mineral products professionals that choose to join the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) will do so at a reduced price for a limited time only, an initiative announced by the membership body to continue its support of the industry during the cost of living crisis.

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New £5,000 Financial Grant to Support Industry Sustainability Projects

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 30, 2023 9:45:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Industry, Membership

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Professionals working in the mineral products sector are invited to apply for a new financial grant, which has been launched to support the industry in achieving its Net Zero Carbon ambitions.

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IQ Honorary Fellowship awarded for outstanding contributions

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 9, 2023 9:30:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community

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After almost half a century working in the quarrying and mineral products industries, the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has recognised the outstanding contribution of Roy Bush FIQ, Health & Safety Director for British Aggregates Association (BAA), with the award of an Honorary Fellowship.

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IQ Announces Membership Price Freeze

[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 15, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership

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Mineral products professionals that choose to renew or join membership of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) in 2023 will do so at no extra cost, as the industry body announces a price freeze.

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Raising Standards and Competence with CPD

[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 24, 2022 9:53:55 AM / by IQ News Update posted in CPD, Membership, IQ Community

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The health, safety and wellbeing of the quarrying workforce continues to be the industry’s top priority. It is imperative that professionals are equipped with the knowledge, understanding and practical application of key regulations and standards that affect the sector in order to achieve the ultimate goal of delivering safe practices in the working environment.

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IQ and IAT Celebrate High-Performing University Students at Joint Awards Ceremony

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 31, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community

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Set against the backdrop of the historic IET London: Savoy Place and in front of senior industry professionals, the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) have praised the high-performing students from the University of Derby Centre for Mineral Products at a joint awards ceremony.

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How IQ Underpins Opportunities to Future Career Pathways

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 26, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community

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One of the immediate benefits enjoyed by members of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is belonging to a community of like-minded professionals who can provide the inspiration and incentive to pursue a multitude of future career pathways.

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IET London: Savoy Place Hosts Joint Fellows Lunch and Student Awards

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 10, 2022 10:00:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Networking, Membership

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The annual IQ & IAT Fellows Lunch and Student Awards returns to London this year, with the historic IET London: Savoy Place set to host more than 100 senior industry professionals and special guests of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) on Friday 28 October.

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IQ Announces Viv Russell as New President

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 6, 2022 9:59:21 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community

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Viv Russell FIQ, CEO of Mineral Products Qualifications Council (MPQC), has been appointed the 70th President of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ).

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New Honorary Fellowships Awarded by Institute of Quarrying

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 10, 2022 9:45:00 AM / by IQ News Update posted in Membership, IQ Community

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Four well-respected individuals have been awarded with Honorary Fellowships from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the quarrying and minerals extractives industries.

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