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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please note that as of the 31st March 2023, the Institute of Quarrying's (IQ_UK) Twitter account will become inactive for the forseable future. To remain up to date with IQ, please follow our LinkedIn page: hubs.ly/Q01DLgVW0

President's Blog: Fast start to the year continues at pace hubs.ly/Q01Bkq050

IQ's Head Office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 23rd December 2022 and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 3rd January 2023. All the best for the festive season and we'll see you in the new year. #IQ #Christmas

Looking back to strive forward hubs.ly/Q01tJYfC0

For the urgent need to recruit young people/career changers into the mineral products sector, Minerals Matter is a coordinated cross-sector approach showcasing its career opportunities youtu.be/jkHHfFMxcDw @Hanson_UK @TarmacLtd @breedongroup @CEMEX_UK @AggregateUK

Daniel McCann, Assistant Quarry Manager for Pattersons Quarries, was the winner of the Scottish Springbank Quaich Award. Daniel graduated from @DerbyUni with a very well-deserved Distinction. hubs.ly/Q01rpXLT0 #IQ #StudentAwards

Well done to Craig McCorquodale MIQ, Senior Technician at @Tarmac, was presented with The Peter Preston Award, bestowed by the late Peter Preston, for Best UK Diploma Student. Find out more about this year's winners: hubs.ly/Q01rlYn80 @DerbyUni #IQ #StudentAwards

Congratulations to Sarah Howarth, Trainee Assistant Quarry Manager at @AggregateUK, who won The Ransomes Rapier Award, endowed by the historical excavator manufacturers. hubs.ly/Q01r2ttn0 @DerbyUni #IQ #StudentAwards

Working together as one hubs.ly/Q01r5Mbj0

A winning streak for Lewis Coxon, Manager at @CEMEX_UK, who is the first student ever to win an award three years running. This year, he won the Reginald W Coles Award (Best 3rd Year Foundation Degree Student Overall). hubs.ly/Q01r2l8R0 @DerbyUni #IQ #StudentAwards

Following on from #MentalHealthAwarenessDay, the IQ Benevolent Fund is here to support your mental health. View our dedicated Mental Health resource section in the IQ Connect app, or visit hubs.ly/Q01ppWm_0 for helplines and support contacts. #MentalHealth

As well as contacting IQBF (07909 130179), additional support is available in relation to your response: 1. Emergency services, @samaritans, @NHSuk, @GiveUsAShout 2. @Samaritans, @MindCharity 3. @theCALMzone #MentalHealthAwarenessDay #MentalHealth

A fantastic return for the Health & Safety CPD Days, starting with IQ Derbyshire Branch. There's still time to attend the events organised by IQ Midlands and Yorkshire branches, by clicking here: hubs.ly/Q01p6PYK0 #IQBranches #healthandsafety #CPD

IQ Health & Safety CPD Days return for Derbyshire and Yorkshire branches, with the addition of the Midlands Branch for 2022. To find out more and book your place: hubs.ly/Q01mQYbT0 #IQ #CPD #IQMembers

Children Make Happy Return to Breedon’s Ballystockart Quarry hubs.ly/Q01mgfF_0

The Institute of Quarrying share their deepest sympathies with the Royal family, the nation and the rest of the world over the news of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Passing the baton hubs.ly/Q01hY9Vc0

IQ recognises feedback and the essential role it plays through the content, learning materials and resources that are developed to benefit careers in the industry. Have your say and get the most out of your career. hubs.ly/Q01hglrT0 #IQ #Development #Progression

The Institute are proud to announce that James Thorne, IQ Chief Executive Officer (pictured on the right), has been shortlisted for the CEO Leadership Award at this year's @memcomUK Awards. #IQ #MemcomAwards #Nomination

IQ are looking to appoint strong candidates to the Board who share their drive and have the vision and creativity to help the institute reach their goals. Find out more about the application process: hubs.ly/Q01fY_yK0 #IQBoard #IQTrustees #BoardElections