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President's Blog: Enhancing professional development opportunities
President's Blog: Enhancing professional development opportunities
The UK-wide network of Institute of Quarrying (IQ) branches always provides members with an excellent opportunity to develop their skills ...
Oct 2, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: New challenges mean new approaches
President's Blog: New challenges mean new approaches
In my forty-plus years in the industry, I have witnessed incredible changes in how work is carried out. The advances in digital technology ...
Sep 21, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: Nurturing growth, strength, and resilience
President's Blog: Nurturing growth, strength, and resilience
For many of us, August represents the chance to take a break from our working lives and recharge our batteries before we push into the ...
Aug 3, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: An industry that values well-being
President's Blog: An industry that values well-being
I recently read the 'Time for Action' letter from John Pritchard, the CEO of the Mineral Products Association (MPA). I was deeply saddened ...
Jul 4, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: Achieving greater outcomes together
President's Blog: Achieving greater outcomes together
As we reach the midway point of the year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the significant accomplishments that have been made at ...
Jun 1, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: A Bright Future Ahead
President's Blog: A Bright Future Ahead
As an Institute, our core identity is about developing skills, knowledge and competence. One of the benefits of Institute of Quarrying (IQ) ...
May 1, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: An ambition for sustainability
President's Blog: An ambition for sustainability
As we step out of the winter months and begin to see the first signs of spring, it's a reminder of how lucky I have been to spend my life ...
Apr 3, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: Opportunities for growth
President's Blog: Opportunities for growth
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) prides itself on developing talented professionals that will drive the sector into the future. Over the ...
Mar 1, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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President's Blog: Fast start to the year continues at pace
President's Blog: Fast start to the year continues at pace
It has been a fast start to 2023, with the Institute of Quarrying’s (IQ) focus firmly on the projects and opportunities that the year ahead ...
Feb 6, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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