Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for a focused one-hour session designed to show researchers how AI can support every stage of the research process. This practical session demonstrates how to streamline everyday research tasks with AI. Participants will learn how to use tools like Copilot and ChatGPT to speed up literature reviews, extract insights from documents, explore qualitative or quantitative data, and create first-draft text for papers, reports, and policy briefings. The session focuses on accuracy, transparency, and responsible use.

Date and time:

Friday 6 February 2026, 10:30-11:30, Online via Zoom

Presenter biography:

Dr Naomi Tyrrell is an ICF Accredited Coach and runs Europe’s largest advice network for alternative-to-academic careers. After 18 years in academia, Naomi now runs an evaluation consultancy and training business. She is passionate about helping people and organisations develop their strengths and navigate periods of growth, offering expertise in areas such as programme monitoring, evaluation, organisational development AI training and executive coaching.

Eligibility:

This event is open to postdocs, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students.

How to register:

Please register your interest via AI for Faster, Smarter Research Workflows, 6 February 2026, 10:30-11:30 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button.

We will contact you by email if we need further information or if we are unable to offer you a place. If your registration is successful, you will receive an Outlook calendar invitation confirming your place at the workshop.