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Join us at the Hydrogen Summer School to shape the future of energy! Are you committed to driving the energy transition? This event is for anyone interested in learning more about hydrogen and the latest hydrogen technologies and applications. Attendees will gain insight into current innovations within the hydrogen value chain and understand how the HyDEX programme is accelerating low-carbon hydrogen solutions in the transition to net zero. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of hydrogen, interact with industry experts, participate in interactive sessions, and witness cutting-edge demonstrations. Get an exclusive look at hydrogen research facilities at our HyDEX university partners and learn from leading researchers and industry guest speakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of hydrogen energy. Be part of this energy revolution by registering now! Our Partners: Keele University, Energy Research Accelerator (ERA), Aston University, Loughborough University, Cranfield University, University of Warwick, University of Nottingham, and University of Birmingham. Our People: Kathryn North, Dr Katherine Mycock, Upul Wijayantha, Sarah Gomes, Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Yousif Al-sagheer, Nick King, and Dr Hanlin Li. #HydrogenSummerSchool #EnergyTransition #HydrogenTechnologies #HyDEX #ResearchEngland #MidlandsEngine

Lois Milner-Elkharouf, PhD works across a number of hydrogen-related projects, specialising in repurposing the natural gas network to carry hydrogen. Motivated by combatting global warming through the development of the hydrogen economy, Lois has a PhD related to fuel cell technologies and hydrogen storage materials, and strong networks across the hydrogen and fuel cell communities.  At the Net Zero Futures Conference 2024, she will be a part of the session "Impactful Careers in the Transition to Net Zero: Panel Discussion and Q&A", presenting her ideas on how researchers can make a real-world impact on the transition to a Net Zero society!

Mike Colechin is the founder and owner of Cultivate Innovation, an organisation that consults in academia, firms, and not-for-profits, driving innovation forward and engage project stakeholders in creative ways. He is also a co-founder of Heuristic Games, a joint venture to design and run workshops based around ‘serious games’ that engage business, government and academic audiences in unique learning experiences. At the Net Zero Futures Conference, he will be hosting one of the parallel workshop sessions, where you can get a taste of Heuristic Games' Power Trader - where participants run their own electricity company to keep their customers’ lights on, maximise profit and minimise carbon emissions! He will also be part of the Impactful Careers in the Transition to Net Zero Panel Discussion and Q&A in an earlier session. Net Zero Futures 2024 is being hosted by C-DICE at Cranfield University on 18 September. Registrations are open!

Christopher Jackson is Director of Sustainable Geoscience at the engineering consultancy Jacobs, Visiting Professor of Basin Analysis at Imperial College London - and our keynote speaker for the Net Zero Futures Conference 2024! Chris works in the general area of sedimentary basin analysis. When not studying the subsurface of the Earth, Chris gives geoscience lectures to the public and in schools, having appeared on several, Earth Science-focused, television productions and podcasts. He is also engaged in efforts to improve equality, diversity, and inclusivity in Higher Education. In his keynote session, Chris will explore the role that you, as highly trained researchers, can contribute to us collectively achieving Net Zero. Net Zero Futures 2024 is being hosted by C-DICE at Cranfield University on 18 September. Registrations are open!

While cake is not part of the C-DICE programme (yet), postdoc innovation definitely is! Vision To Venture allowed researchers to access personalised mentorship from industry experts to help craft their own business pitch. Watch this space for news about the winning pitch!

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🌟 Vision to Venture 🌟 I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the "Vision to Venture" programme, an initiative we’re delivering on behalf of C-DICE to equip and empower postdoctoral researchers to set up their own consultancies with a focus on ‘getting to zero’. This initiative is close to my heart. As you may know, at Code-Switch, we believe in transforming vision into action. This programme is more than training, we’re here to support C-DICE’s vision by providing their talented researchers with the necessary tools, network, and confidence to take the next big step in creating their consultancy future. A huge thank you to C-DICE for entrusting us with this important work. Excited to see how these researchers will shape their futures and deliver great environmental, social and economic impact!

Sign up for the Exploring Sustainable Futures Game, 9th June 2024 Researchers often struggle to navigate the complexities of climate change and transition to net-zero carbon emissions. It is clear that ’business-as-usual’ thinking and practices are not up to the task. The big question is, what is?  Our partner, C-DICE, is delighted to bring you an exciting opportunity to play the Exploring Sustainable Futures Game, developed by Cranfield University's Sustainable Business Group and The Beeworx Change Agency. Hosted in the Chemical Engineering Building at the University of Birmingham campus, you will practice decision-making for climate resilience through an immersive game workshop, hear from leading academics, and engage with others from the wider sector working towards decarbonisation. To build on your experience, you can apply your learning in your research field to strengthen your real-world response to strategic challenges and opportunities and navigate these responses with different stakeholders across your network. The Exploring Sustainable Futures Game is FREE to PhD and postdoctoral researchers in the ERA partnership universities - Aston, Birmingham, Cranfield, Keele, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Warwick. Read more and register: https://lnkd.in/eHyv99_U #climatechange #netzero #renewableenergy #sustainableenergy #energystorage EBRI - Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute Aston University University of Birmingham Birmingham Energy Institute Cranfield University Keele University University of Leicester CREST - Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology Loughborough University University of Nottingham Energy Institute University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering University of Warwick WMG, University of Warwick Supergen Bioenergy Hub SusHy CDT Researcher Academy Doctoral College UK Sharon George Lennie Foster Helen Turner Midlands Innovation Dr Katherine Mycock HyDEX

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Cranfield on the 27th of July! Tickets are now ready to purchase on eventbrite https://lnkd.in/eUcSFjY5

"More people switching between academia, business and government is key to UK’s position as a world-class research and innovation nation." C-DICE is proud to be part of UK Research and Innovation's initiatives in enabling career mobility for postdoctoral researchers. Since 2021, the C-DICE programme has provided opportunities for postdocs to explore careers beyond academia. These opportunities take various forms including: ➡ Industrial Secondments Secondments allow postdoctoral researchers to apply their skills within industry and solve real world problems on the path to net zero. These industry partnerships allow for career development beyond academia, with past projects having included a wide variety of industrial partners and subject areas. ➡ Vision To Venture The newest addition to the C-DICE programme, Vision To Venture is a four-week accelerator, designed to build consultancy skills and competencies within the infrastructure, cities, energy, and net-zero realms. Participants will learn to develop a business proposition, develop a solid business case, build proficiency in the art of personal branding, and craft a persuasive pitch for their idea. A £5000 prize is on offer, for postdocs with the best pitch to start their own business! Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/eEhKQFEG