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Visiting a gasworks redevelopment: reflections from the IAQM Early Careers Network

adam — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:40:02 +0000

In February, members of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) Early Careers Network (ECN) took part in a site visit to a unique redevelopment project. King’s Road Park is a redevelopment of the Imperial Road gasworks in Fulham, West London by St William (part of the Berkeley Group). The site, which was in use as a gasworks for over 100 years, has been heavily impacted by its previous land use. The remediation and redevelopment require the excavation and removal of a significant amount of contaminated material including BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylenes), ammonium, coal tar and other odour- and volatile organic compound (VOC)-generating substances in this constrained urban area. This project also provided some of the inspiration and background for the latest IAQM guidance on Good Practice on Air Quality Monitoring for Brownfield Projects.

We caught up with two attendees, Nikoleta Alushi and Patrick Harland, to discuss what they learned and their reflections on the visit.

Can you give an overview of the visit – what was covered and what did you see?

Nikoleta (N): The visit provided a comprehensive look at how air quality and odour management are approached during large-scale brownfield remediation works. We heard about the historical context of the site, the scale of earthworks involved, and the complexity of managing emissions in an active urban setting.
Patrick (P): The visit focused on the development and implementation of air quality strategies, as part of the wider management and logistics of the redevelopment of brownfield sites, in particular former gasworks sites.
These sites typically contain historical contamination from the processes undertaken on site, with contamination consisting of a range of pollutants including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dense non-aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs), light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPLs) and other various hydrocarbons. The talk given as part of the visit covered detail explaining how remediation activities of the ground can release volatile compounds and odours and careful air quality management is a crucial part of the management process. The importance of developing a strategy that addresses monitoring, mitigation and communication was highlighted as crucial.

Was there anything you found particularly interesting or unexpected?

P: The requirement for adaptive monitoring strategies stood out as an unexpected yet key part of the management process. Due to the length of time involved in the remediation processes – in some cases years – and the changing conditions on site, the method for monitoring, and in turn mitigating and communicating needs to be able to evolve with site processes. The nature of the work often means that new sources of VOCs may be discovered as excavation around the site progresses, and receptors around the site can change as site phases advance or nearby land use evolves.
This means that monitoring locations, parameters, and alert levels may need adjustments over time rather than having a plan set in stone from the beginning. I found it particularly useful to see how monitoring programmes can evolve in response to the latest information from ground investigations, site walkovers, and monitoring data. This flexible approach ensures that monitoring remains relevant and proportionate to the actual risks present.
N: I was particularly interested in the practical application of odour monitoring and the reliance on both instrumentation and human perception. The use of structured sniff testing, alongside defined alert levels and response procedures, highlighted how environmental management is not only technical but also behavioural and procedural. Another key takeaway was how proactive communication plays such a central role in ensuring contractors understand the importance of mitigation measures in real time.

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Did you learn anything that you will take forward into your own work?

N: The visit reinforced the importance of integrating monitoring strategies early and ensuring they are proportionate, clearly structured, and adaptable. It also highlighted how essential it is to align technical monitoring with operational realities on site.
From a professional perspective, it strengthened my appreciation of training and capacity-building, ensuring that those implementing environmental controls understand both the technical reasoning and the wider impact of their actions.
P: The talks and visit reinforced the importance of ensuing that monitoring is proportionate to risk, particularly where more cost-intensive techniques may be required, such as Tenax tube sampling for more specific pollutants. I will also be taking forward the value of maintaining flexibility in monitoring and management strategies due to changing nature of sources and receptors.

What do you think the benefits of site visits are for ECN members?

P: Site visits provide early careers network members with invaluable opportunities to see how environmental and air quality principles they use in their day-to-day work are translated into real-world applications which impact site management and mitigation. These visits allow members to learn from experienced practitioners and gain insight into challenges and solutions that may not be evident fully in guidance documents and case studies.
N: Site visits bridge the gap between guidance and real-world implementation. They provide early-career professionals with context, confidence, and exposure to practical challenges that cannot be fully understood through desk-based work alone. They also create space for dialogue, allowing members to ask questions openly, learn from experienced practitioners, and connect theory with site-level decision-making.

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What did you gain from attending an in-person event?

N: Beyond the technical insights, the in-person element was incredibly valuable. Conversations with peers and industry professionals often provide nuance that formal presentations cannot.
It was encouraging to see the openness with which knowledge was shared, and it reinforces the importance of professional networks such as IAQM in supporting the development of the next generation of air quality practitioners.
P: Attending the event in person was beneficial for a multitude of reasons, it provided an opportunity to engage directly with presenters and experts in the field, as well as an opportunity to meet peers. It provided an opportunity for interactive discussions and a chance to ask questions and hear different perspectives. This can help improve understanding of practical challenges and how they are addressed in the field. Overall, the event provided both technical insights and opportunities for professional development and engagement which would be hard to replicate remotely.

Did anything come up during the visit that you’d suggest other ECN members do some research into?

P: I would recommend that other members do research into odour mitigation methods, as well as the more standard pollutant monitoring and odour surveying methods. The visit gave an excellent insight into the different odour mitigation methods used and how different mitigation methods were used for different requirements. There was also excellent insight into how odour mitigation methods differentiate depending on the current onsite conditions and needs caused by changing meteorological conditions.

Thanks to Nikoleta and Patrick for taking the time to share their reflections on the event.

Nikoleta Alushi is an environmental engineer specialising in air quality and environmental monitoring, with professional experience across the United Kingdom and wider Europe. She provides technical expertise and advisory support on air quality, vibration, and noise monitoring, working at the interface of regulation, technology, and practical implementation within urban and infrastructure environments. She holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Modelling and Landscape Engineering from the Czech University of Life Sciences.
Throughout her career, Nikoleta has supported multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and project stakeholders in navigating environmental standards and best practice. She has delivered technical training on monitoring methodologies and equipment, advised on compliance strategies aligned with UK and EU guidance, and contributed to strategic discussions around environmental performance and risk management.
An active member of the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) Early Careers Network, Nikoleta is committed to continuous professional development and cross-border knowledge exchange. She is passionate about advancing high standards in environmental monitoring and contributing to projects that deliver measurable environmental improvements across the UK and European markets.

Patrick Harland is a senior air quality consultant at WSP, specialising in local air quality management policy and odour modelling and assessment. He has a range of experience working on projects across local air quality management, emissions impact assessment, dust management, indoor air quality monitoring, and odour management. His work focuses on developing and applying monitoring and assessment approaches, informing modelling studies and mitigation.
Prior to this role Patrick worked at Ricardo delivering air quality and odour projects across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. His experience includes emissions inventory development, statistical analysis, industrial air quality modelling, odour management, odour sampling, and air dispersion modelling.
Patrick holds and MSc in Environmental Engineering and a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. He is particularly interested in the practical application of environmental policy and the cross-section between air quality management and climate protection.

Want to get involved in the IAQM ECN?

The ECN is for IAQM Affiliates, Associates and Full Members in the first 10 years of their careers in air quality. Members aged 31 or under are automatically added to the network, and other members who meet the criteria can request to join. The network provides a whole host of tailored benefits on top of the standard services provided through IAQM and IES membership, including:

Networking opportunities: meet likeminded colleagues in a similar stage of their career and forge connections that you can take with you throughout your career.
Tailored events: attend our targeted online and in-person events for early career professionals, including webinars, workshops and meet-ups.
Eligibility for exclusive sector awards: ECN members can be nominated for the prestigious Ian McCrae Award and the new Helen ApSimon Award, both of which recognise excellence in air quality.

If you have any questions about the ECN, get in touch with Amy at communities@the-ies.org, or find out more about IAQM membership if you have not yet joined.

Header image and CGIs © St William (part of the Berkeley Group)

IAQM & IES Response: Environmental Audit Committee Air Pollution Inquiry

adam — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:53:26 +0000

At the start of 2026, the Environmental Audit Committee opened an inquiry into Air Pollution in England. This followed a successful pitch by the IAQM, IES and other organisations to its Environment in Focus call for inquiry topics.

The IAQM and the IES have both submitted responses, based on the views and insights of our members.

The IAQM submission focuses mainly on the role of the land-use planning system in improving air quality, drawing on the experience of IAQM Members. The IES response offers a wider perspective, including the inadequacy of national targets and objectives, and the link between national policy and local action.

Read the IAQM response

Read the IES response

Deadline extended for member consultation on updated guidance: Guidance on the assessment of odour for planning

adam — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:26:49 +0000

The IAQM is consulting members on their guidance on the assessment of odour. This guidance has been updated by a dedicated IAQM working group and is a substantive update on the previous guidance document published in 2018.

Read the consultation draft

Odour is an issue that air quality professionals are frequently required to assess, particularly in respect to planning. Odour impacts may be assessed when considering a planning application for an activity that may release odours, or when a sensitive use is being proposed near to an existing odorous process (known as ‘encroachment’). This IAQM document has been prepared to assist practitioners involved in odour assessment for planning.

We welcome comments from the membership on the contents of the guidance. Comments should be restricted to the clarity and purposes of the document. We are aware a small number of stylistic changes are required, and these will be picked up in the final version.

The consultation period was initially for four weeks, but has been extended. The consultation will now close at 5pm on Friday 24th April BST. Please send your comments before that date to info@iaqm.co.uk.

What does “Good Environmental Reporting” mean for air quality?

adam — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:04:07 +0000

This article is written by Sarah Horrocks, Head of Air Quality & Emissions at AtkinsRéalis and Chair of the IAQM. The article follows an IES cross-community event on what makes good environmental reporting, which brought environmental professionals together from across disciplines to explore what good reporting looks like for thier specialism. You can catch up on the event on our website.

Good environmental reporting is something we all care about and want to deliver. But what does it mean in practice? Air quality sits in a very interesting space. It’s technical, scientific, and regulated; but it’s also incredibly human. So, how we communicate our actions and findings matters just as much as the modelling or monitoring that goes on behind the scenes. Our reports shape planning decisions, influence policy and affect how communities understand what’s happening around them.

While we have many different end audiences for our reports, across the suite of IAQM guidance there’s a consistent emphasis on:

Clarity: plain English, defined terminology, logical flow
Transparency: assumptions explained, uncertainties justified
Reproducibility: information for a competent person to repeat the assessment
Proportionality: key messages in the main text, detailed work in appendices

These principles reflect what good reporting for air quality should achieve: clear communication, strong evidence and trust in the conclusions reached.

Make the complex accessible

So often, air quality reports aren’t for a single audience; they’re read by other technical disciplines, technical peers, clients, planners, regulators, contractors and community groups. Some need detail; others want reassurance and clarity.

Our reports are often full of acronyms, technical terms and legislative references. They’re familiar to us as practitioners, but they can easily make a report feel impenetrable to someone not involved in the field day to day. We need to make sure our reports are crystal clear: defining terms when they first appear, using language consistently, and avoiding unnecessary jargon. Bear in mind that plain English doesn’t mean dumbing things down; it simply helps to open the door to more readers. When people don’t feel they need a glossary glued to their hand, they’re far more likely to engage with the report contents.

Tell the story

A clear, logical structure is one of the first things to set out to help people understand your assessment process. This will not only make it easier for a competent person to repeat the work and understand how you same to your conclusions, but it also helps a non‑technical reader follow the thread. What’s the baseline situation? Where are emissions coming from? What methods did we use to come to assess significance? What did we assume, and why?

I’m also a big believer in the power of a strong executive summary. It’s often the first thing people read – and sometimes the only thing. If someone only has five minutes, that summary should tell them what the situation is, what you did, what you found, and what it means, in a way that’s accessible to non‑specialists.

Paint the picture

Air quality assessments can be very dense, with multiple time dimensions, pollutants with different behaviours, receptor types, effects on a local and regional scale. My advice is for the main report to focus on the key messages; the heavier technical detail can sit in appendices.

Visual aids (tables, charts, maps and diagrams) are hugely important, but make sure these are good quality with clear labelling, otherwise they can hinder rather than help. Interactive dashboards, story‑map style reports and better visualisation tools will help people follow assessments, instead of feeling overwhelmed by 200 plus‑page PDFs.

Assumptions and uncertainty

Uncertainty is inevitable in our work, which involves multiple data sources and assessment techniques and scenarios. Expectations on transparency are increasing, and being clear and upfront about assumptions, data gaps, sensitivity testing and limitations builds trust. If there are different phases of development, justify your decision on which ones have been assessed and why. If you have multiple monitoring sites for a model verification, justify your final selection. It is far better to acknowledge the uncertainties than to give a false sense of confidence in the data.

Quality assurance underpins everything

Have you heard about the Swiss Cheese model?

A self-check of what you’ve written is important, but independent quality checks are essential, and this stage should never be rushed or skipped. To help your reviewer, clearly document your inputs and assumptions for a more thorough and efficient process. This will make the difference between a credible report that stands up to scrutiny, and one that raises unnecessary questions.

There are plenty of examples where poor quality assurance (QA) has changed how results were interpreted: for instance, routine monitoring showing exceedances that later turn out to be an artefact of poor siting of equipment. The issue wasn’t the air quality: it was the reporting (or lack of it). When QA is clear from the outset, those misunderstandings simply don’t arise.

Frequent communication between topic leads, shared datasets, aligned assumptions, and a final cross-check are also key.

What’s in the future?

Environmental reporting requirements are likely to change, as will how we produce our assessments. Things are moving ahead with:

The use of AI to support large dataset processing and automated reporting
More visual, interactive reporting in digital format using GIS story boards

Regardless of how technology changes, one thing is clear: a well‑structured, transparent and genuinely accessible report will support better decisions, lead to more informed public engagement and, ultimately, result in better outcomes for health and the environment.

Introducing the new IAQM Awards — celebrating excellence across the air quality profession

adam — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:08:51 +0000

The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) is delighted to announce the launch of the IAQM Awards: a refreshed awards programme that builds on our existing Ian McCrae Award and introduces four brand-new awards to recognise the outstanding people, projects and organisations driving improvements in air quality across the UK and beyond.

These awards celebrate the skill, innovation and commitment of our community — from early career practitioners to lifetime champions of cleaner air, and from research breakthroughs to practical projects that deliver measurable improvements. They are designed to shine a spotlight on the brilliant work being done across the profession and to create opportunities for winners to share their achievements with the wider IAQM community.

Why we’re launching these awards

To recognise and reward excellence across the full breadth of the air quality profession — research, practice, advocacy and practical solutions.
To showcase innovative projects and bring well-deserved attention to the people and teams who are advancing understanding and action on air quality.
To provide a platform for winners to share learning and inspire others at IAQM events, including our flagship Routes to Clean Air (RTCA) conference.

What winners receive

A bespoke trophy.
A free ticket to RTCA conference — to present, network and celebrate.

The awards and who they are for

Below are the existing and new awards, and the outline eligibility/entry route for each.

Ian McCrae Award (existing)

Purpose: Recognises outstanding early career achievement around a set topic in air quality.
Who it’s for: IAQM Associates or Members within the first 10 years of their career (Early Careers’ Network focus).
How to apply: Submit an essay in response to a question set by the IAQM Early Careers’ Network (ECN).

Helen ApSimon Award (new)

Purpose: Recognises an outstanding contribution to IAQM by an early career professional.
Who it’s for: IAQM ECN members who have been actively engaged with the ECN.
Eligibility criteria: Applicants must have attended at least one live IAQM ECN event in the 12 months before application, and must have presented or contributed to at least one live event on an air-quality-relevant subject in that same 12-month period.
How to apply: Nominations from IAQM ECN members (self-nominations accepted).

Mary Catterall Award (new)

Purpose: Recognises an innovative solution that supports the move towards cleaner air in the UK.
Who it’s for: Groups or organisations delivering practical, innovative work to improve air quality.
Eligibility: Open to both IAQM members and non-members.
How to apply: Nominations (self-nominations accepted).

President’s Award (new)

Purpose: Awarded for significant achievement and service in the field of air quality to an individual who has championed cleaner air.
Who it’s for: Individuals inside or outside the air quality profession whose leadership or service has had a notable impact.
How to apply: Nominations must be submitted by IAQM members.

Robert Angus Smith Award (new)

Purpose: Recognises an air quality professional who has advanced scientific understanding and knowledge of air quality both within the profession and beyond.
Who it’s for: Individuals working in or researching air quality.
How to apply: Nominations must be submitted by IAQM members.

Key dates and next steps

Launch: These awards will be formally launched at RTCA 2026 — returning in October 2026.
Applications open: April 2026 (watch IAQM channels for the exact opening day and full entry details).
Applications close: August 2026.
Winners notified: September 2026.
Presentation: Trophies will be presented at the RTCA networking dinner on the first night of the conference.

We will publish full entry criteria, nomination forms and judging guidance when applications open in April. Winners will receive a trophy and a free ticket to RTCA so they can join us in October to celebrate and share their work with the wider profession.

Get involved — create the buzz!

Start thinking now about who in your team, organisation or network deserves recognition.
Consider projects and innovations that have delivered measurable air quality benefits, and colleagues who have championed change.
Encourage early career colleagues to engage with the ECN so they meet the eligibility requirements for the Ian McCrae and Helen ApSimon awards.

We’re excited to see entries that capture the energy, creativity and technical excellence of the IAQM community. These awards are for you — the people and projects who turn knowledge into cleaner air for our communities.
For more information or to ask questions, contact us at info@iaqm.com. Keep an eye on the IAQM website and member communications for the detailed guidance and nomination forms when applications open in April 2026.

Let’s celebrate the people and projects that are making cleaner air a reality — and make some noise for the first IAQM Awards!

Launch webinar: 22nd January 2026

This webinar unveiled the Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM)’s new awards programme, designed to recognise exceptional contributions across the air quality profession. Attendees were provided with a clear overview of the new awards – their background, categories, eligibility criteria, and their nomination processes – everything you need to know to nominate a colleague, project, or team that’s advancing practice, innovation, and impact in our field. Whether you’re an early-career practitioner, an established professional, or are representing an organisation in the sector, learn how these awards can highlight achievement, inspire others, and support professional recognition.

We’re delighted to have been able to feature a special career insight presentation from Professor Helen ApSimon, whose work was a powerful inspiration behind one of the awards. Helen shared her personal career journey, the motivations and challenges that have guided her work, and practical lessons for anyone seeking to make a meaningful contribution to air quality science and policy. Her talk brought the awards to life by illustrating the real-world impact and career pathways the IAQM seeks to celebrate.

Header image credit © Valentin | Adobe Stock

Clean air policy: Horizon scanning briefing 2026

adam — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:17:56 +0000

Since the election of the new UK Government, environmental issues have seen signiﬁcant policy developments, so there are plenty of opportunities to engage.

The IAQM and IES have created this brieﬁng paper as an introductory reference on environmental policy relating to air quality and linked issues, including clean air and emissions.

We hope the paper will help IAQM and IES members to stay up-to-date on relevant policy issues, supporting horizon scanning and identifying opportunities for our expert members to engage with decision makers and the public. We publish updates to this paper on an annual basis.

Read the briefing.

What does the briefing include?

Recent developments covered in this year’s briefing include:

England’s revised Environmental Improvement Plan
OEP report on environmental improvement
Planning and infrastructure
Devolution
Local Air Quality Management
Sustainable transport
Airport expansions
Environmental permitting
Air pollution inquiry
Across the devolved nations
International developments
Developments in professional air quality management
Policy and governance context

Read the full horizon scanning paper for more information.

Where to find out more

If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest developments, make sure you are subscribed to Essential Environment. Members working in air quality for local authorities may also be interested in the Environmental Policy Implementation Community.

You may also be interested in the forthcoming IES horizon scanning paper on water policy, which will be published shortly, and its briefing on land and nature policy.

IAQM AGM 2025 – Committee election results

adam — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:13:00 +0000

The IAQM Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on the 25th November. The AGM provided an opportunity for IAQM Chair Chris Rush to reflect on the activities of the IAQM over the past year and discuss upcoming plans for the Institute moving forward.

The results from the 2025 Committee election were announced, and we are delighted that the following members will be joining the Committee following member voting:

Chloe Fellows
Daniel Marsh (for another term)
Jessica Muirhead
Chris Rush (for another term)

The AGM also announced next year’s Honorary Fellows: Dr Suzanne Bartington, University of Birmingham, and Dr Nat Easton, University of Southampton.

The AGM was followed by a keynote speech from Dr Nat Easton: Achieving Cleaner Air – from transdisciplinary and multisectoral action to policy opportunities

Catch up on the recording of the keynote speech

Congratulations to the new Committee member and Honorary Fellows! Thank you to all of our members for supporting the work of the IAQM and engaging with our work.

IAQM publishes new guidance: Good practice on air quality monitoring for brownfield projects

adam — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:56:03 +0000

The IAQM has published new guidance on Good practice on air quality monitoring for brownfield projects. This guidance was developed in collaboration with the Institution of Environmental Sciences’s (IES) Land Condition Community.

This guidance aims to improve collaboration between those working in the air quality and contaminated land disciplines, be they consultants, developers or regulators, and to increase understanding of interactions between topics.

It describes best practice in the monitoring of air pollutants, including individual compounds and the odours that they contribute on remediation sites and assists in complying with the regulatory framework which governs remediation activity.

The guidance underwent a member consultation phase from the 17th June to the 15th July. Member consultation comments and the working group responses are available here.

Read the final version of the guidance

Disclaimer: This Guidance represents the collective view of the IAQM and IES Land Condition Community, and not necessarily those of individual members. All have commented in their personal capacities.

Congratulations to this year’s Ian McCrae Award winner Eve Brooks-Parkin!

adam — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:25:31 +0000

Eve Brooks-Parkin was named the winner of the 2025 Ian McCrae Award at the Routes to Clean Air conference on the 20th October.

This annual award takes the form of an essay competition that is open to early careers members of the IAQM. It is presented in honour of the late Dr Ian McCrae who made significant contributions to the understanding of emissions from transport and their links with air quality.

This year, entrants were asked to submit an essay on the following topic:

“Considering the steady improvements in nitrogen dioxide concentrations over the last decade, what do you envision to be the key future challenges in air quality and how can we address them?”

Eve Brooks-Parkin, Graduate Environmental Consultant at Hilson Moran, produced a fantastic essay to receive the top score. There was tough competition from other entrants with consistently high scores across the board.

Eve’s winning essay highlights misconceptions around progress towards clean air, noting that there is still work to be done despite improvements in nitrogen dioxide concentrations. Eve emphasises the importance of addressing ultra-fine particles (UFPs) and ground-level ozone (GLO) levels, which have been neglected in policy and public awareness campaigns. The judges were extremely impressed by Eve’s proposed solutions as well as the high quality of her essay.

You can read Eve’s essay here (pdf).

Thank you to everyone who submitted an essay, and please do keep an eye out for next year’s topic for another chance to win this prestigious title.

The IAQM Early Careers Network (ECN) is a community of air quality professionals in the early stages of their careers. The network exists to develop members’ knowledge and skills in a supportive and accessible environment. You can find out more about the Early Careers Network and its Subcommittee on our dedicated webpage.

Nominations now open for the IAQM Committee

adam — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:50:32 +0000

There are four upcoming vacancies on the IAQM Committee. To fill these positions, we are looking for members who want to contribute to the work and development of the Institute over the next few years.

Why join the Committee?

This is your chance to give something back to the air quality community and gain valuable committee experience, build your network and help shape the air quality sector.

Members of the IAQM Committee:

contribute to the strategic oversight of the Institute, including guidance, event planning and delivery, and other membership services;
drive forward the work of the IAQM Subcommittees and working groups;
are committed to the principle of collective responsibility;
engage actively with other Committee members and IES staff; and
act as ambassadors for the IAQM.

Committee members serve on a voluntary basis, initially for a three year term. Candidates must be Members or Fellows of the IAQM and should be able to commit to making a contribution to the work of the Committee. We hold four Committee meetings a year and members are expected to attend, and contribute to, the majority of these meetings. Most of these meetings are held online. Additionally, Committee members drive forward IAQM activities and get involved in various IAQM Subcommittees and Working Groups.

How to get involved

IAQM Full members or Fellows are eligible to join the IAQM Committee.

Associates, Members and Fellows can nominate and self-nominations are permitted. All nominations will require a seconder (who must also be an Associate, Member or Fellow). To nominate, please submit an email to Ethny Childs (ethny@the-ies.org) and copy in the seconder who must then confirm through a follow-up email.

All nominees will be required to provide a 200 word biography, which also includes what they will bring to the IAQM Committee, and a separate .png or .jpg headshot. This information will then be provided to IAQM members ahead of voting.

We will close to nominations on the 13th October at 12pm. Please note that only those with sufficient time to dedicate to the Committee should stand for election.

Membership of the IAQM Committee is agreed at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on 25th November online.

Equal opportunities

The IAQM is committed to fostering an inclusive culture of volunteers which reflects the diversity that exists within society, and provides equal opportunities from which everyone has the potential to benefit. We encourage individuals from minority backgrounds to apply for Committee positions as these groups are currently underrepresented within the IAQM Committee. These are unremunerated roles, but we would welcome the opportunity to support applicants with any specific needs, such as caring responsibilities, which traditionally inhibit participation in governance.

Submit your nomination