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President's Blog: Celebrating progress and driving agendas
President's Blog: Celebrating progress and driving agendas
As we approach the end of 2023, the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) remains as active as ever in efforts to advance industry plans. This ...
Nov 14, 2023 / by Viv Russell
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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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