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SUMMARY:ERA Doctoral Showcase @ ERA UK Energy Innovation Expo'26
DESCRIPTION:The ERA Doctoral Showcase provides an opportunity for PhD or EngD researchers from ERA partners to present their research to the wide range of experts\, researchers\, industry specialists and government representatives attending the ERA Energy Innovation Expo’26 on 16th June 2026 at Vaillant Live\, Derby. Around 10 doctoral researchers will be chosen to give lightening presentations (3 minutes\, 3 slides consisting of one title slide and 2 content slides)\, on the main stage of the conference. Our aim is to showcase the brilliant energy and net-zero research taking place across the ERA partnership. \nPresenters will receive coaching and support for their presentation through a workshop\, 1:1 mentoring and live rehearsal time provided by the ERA Skills team. \nTo express your  interest in presenting at the ERA Energy Innovation Expo ’26 Doctoral Showcase\, you are invited to fill in the following simple on-line form: ERA Energy Innovation Expo’26 – Doctoral Showcase  – Fill out form . \nExpressions of Interest must be submitted by: 12 noon\, Monday 23rd March 2026. \nEligible applicants will then be contacted and asked to provide their presentations slides. Final choices for presenters will be based on the submitted slides. \nFurther information on East Midlands Tech Week\, of which the ERA Energy Innovation Expo’26 forms part\, can be found at: East Mids Tech Week | Explore\, Connect\, Innovate Today \nThe call for expressions of interest is open\, and I really hope that you will consider taking up the opportunity to showcase your research to this conference. Conference attendance is free and there may be some financial support available to presenters where the cost of travel or caring responsibilities e.g. childcare are a barrier to attendance (subject to separate application).
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/era-doctoral-showcase-era-uk-energy-innovation-expo26/
LOCATION:Vaillant Live\, Derby\, DE1 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking,Skills
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SUMMARY:UK Energy Innovation Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:EXPO Countdown:0000Days00Hrs00Min00SecBook your free ticketJoin us for Energy Tech Day at East Mids Tech WeekThe UK Energy Innovation Expo at Vaillant Live\, Derby is hosted by the Energy Research Accelerator in partnership with East Mids Tech Week. \nThe event brings together leading experts\, researchers\, and innovators to explore the future of energy. \nThis major summer event will showcase the very latest in energy innovation\, research\, and technology through a packed day of events with insights and sessions on hydrogen\, nuclear\, battery technologies\, energy storage\, bioenergy\, Al in energy and much more. \nThe Energy Research Accelerator is the largest UK research network dedicated to solving and accelerating energy solutions to tackle today’s real-world challenges. \nWhat’s happening at this event\nPresentations and panels with insights from energy industry leaders and experts\nHigh tech theatre show with energy tech global thought leaders panels on the ingenuity stage\nExpos with leading energy brands and ERA partners\nDiscover new technology and cutting-edge demonstrators in the exhibition hall\nMultiple strategic themes discussed by many of the regional sector leaders\nNetwork with industry leaders\nMeet the energy tech innovators at their pods\nDeep dive workshops designed to support your energy network growth and business opportunity\n\nSee the agenda below\, and discover how you can be part of the conversation shaping the UK’s energy landscape and global markets. \nThe venue\, how to get there and parking For parking and all travel options please see the Vaillant Live website: https://vaillantlive.co.uk/venue-info/getting-here/ \nLive agenda – watch this space for the latest additions\n\n\n\nTime\nEvent & Location\n\n\n08.00 – 09.30\nDoors open for registration\, networking and refreshments\n\n\n9.30 – 9.40\nWelcome and Introduction \nZion Lights\, Stage Host\nLouise Holland\, Founder\, EMTW \n\n\n\n9.40 – 10.00\nERA’s role in the net-zero challenge \nProfessor Dan Parsons\, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation\, Loughborough University \n\n\n\n10.00 – 10.15\nThe role of Innovation in solving today’s Energy Challenges  \nRichard Halsey\, Innovation Director\, Energy Systems Catapult \n\n\n\n10.15 – 10.30\nEast Midlands green growth plan\nMichael Gallagher\, Director of Climate Resilience\, EMCCA\n\n\n10.30 – 11.20\nChair: Zion Lights\nPanelists \n\nMatt Barney\,\nChief Hydrogen Business Officer\, GeoPura\nRob Dorrell\,\nProfessor of Fluid Mechanics\, Loughborough University\nMichael Gallagher\,\nDirector of Climate Resilience and Green Growth\, East Midlands Combined County Authority\nKelly Manders\, Regional Development Manager\, Cadent\nSara Walker\, Professor of Energy\, Director\, Birmingham Energy Institute and HI-ACT\n\n\n\n\n11.20 – 11.45\nRefreshment break\, networking and exhibition stands\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11.45 – 13.00\nWorkshop Sessions\n\n\n11.45 – 13.00\nWorkshop session 1 – Main Expo Hall \nThe Future of Nuclear in the UK \nPanel Chair\nZion Lights \nPanelists \n\n Arun Bhattacharya\,\nProfessor in Fusion Energy\, University of Birmingham\nRachael Glaving\,\nCommercial Director\, EDF Energy\nGary Jones\, Chief Executive Officer\, Infinity\nDebbie Kempton\, Director of Engineering at UK Fusion Energy\n\n\n\n\n11.45 – 13.00\nWorkshop session 2 – Meeting Room (1st Floor) \nHydrogen: Building a Future‑Ready Hydrogen Economy\nFacilitated by Professor Sonya Calnan\, Loughborough University\, Dr Amiripran Amiri\, Aston University and Ed Hough\, British Geological Survey \n\n\n\n11.45 – 13.00\nWorkshop session 3 – Meeting Room (1st Floor) \nEnergy Policy and the Midlands\nFacilitated by Dr Huw Edwards\, Loughborough University\, Matthew Rhodes\, CEO of Camirus and Dr Arman Mazhikeyev\, now UKRI fellow at DSIT in London\, \n\n\n\n11.45 – 13.00\nWorkshop session 4 – Meeting Room (1st Floor) \nMedium Duration Energy Storage: The Missing Piece of Net Zero?\nFacilitated by Professor Seamus Garvey and Bruno Cardenas\, University of Nottingham and Ed Barbour\, University of Birmingham \n\n\n\n13.00 – 14.00\nLunch\, networking and exhibition stands\n\n\n14.00 – 14.20\nKeynote speaker\nInnovation support and funding\nJames Silverward\, Innovate UK\n\n\n14.20 – 15.20\nEnergy Research Accelerator Summer Showcase: \nERA Doctoral Summer Presentations \n\nKate O’Neill – Loughborough University\nLea Gewandt – University of Nottingham\nJubil Kuriakose Thomas – Cranfield University\nSaeed Kudran Alharthy – University of Birmingham\nMonica Amediavor – Cranfield University\nMandi Anyangwe – Keele University\nAqsa Bano Kaim Khani – Loughborough University\nSteffi Shaji – Loughborough University\nAlexander Sterling – University of Nottingham\nJordan Townsend – Loughborough University\n\n\n\n\n15.20 – 16.00\nEmerging Energy Technologies\n1. Aftrak – Jonathan Wilson\, Founder\n2. Pipeline Organics – Andrew Raslan\, co-founder\n3. R3V Tech – Adriano Randi\, CEO and co-founder\n4. Promethean Particles – Dr Selina Ambrose\, Product Manager\n5. The Thinking Pod Innovations (TTPI) – Liliana De Lillo\n\n\n16:00 – 16:30\nThe Future of Energy: The case for optimism\nZion Lights\n\n\n16.30 -17.00\nNetworking
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/uk-energy-innovation-expo-2026/
LOCATION:Vaillant Live\, 2 Colyear Street\, Derby\, DE1 1LA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Networking
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SUMMARY:Online Writing Retreat series for Postdoctoral Researchers and PhD Students (April – July 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA)  in a quiet\, structured space for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to focus on your writing. This series of four writing retreats  are designed to give you protected time to work on your own projects\, benefitting from peer presence to support focus and momentum. \n \nYou can register for as many of the sessions as you like. \n\nMonday 13 April\, 13.30 – 15.30 \nMonday 11 May\, 13.30 – 15.30 \nMonday 8 June\, 13.30 – 15.30 \nMonday 13 July\, 13.30 – 15.30 \n\nYou are welcome to work on any form of academic writing\, including journal articles\, thesis chapters\, grant applications\, reports\, or other research outputs. If you have been meaning to make progress on something but haven’t had the space\, this is a chance to step back and write.   \nWhy attend   \nMany researchers find it difficult to protect time for writing during busy working weeks. This retreat provides:   \n\nDedicated writing time – at least 90 minutes (plus optional break half way through) \nA clear structure to support focus\, including brief welcome\, informal goal setting and brief progress reflection \nA shared space with other researchers working quietly alongside you  \n\nWho is this for   \nThis session is open to:   \n\nPhD students at any stage \nPostdoctoral researchers  \n\nYou do not need to have a finished draft. The retreat is suitable whether you are starting\, revising\, or trying to move a stalled piece of writing forward.   \nAccess and joining   \nThe event will take place online via MS Teams. Registered participants will receive joining details in advance. You will be expected to bring a writing project to work on. 
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/online-writing-retreat-series-for-postdoctoral-researchers-and-phd-students-april-july-2026-4/
LOCATION:On-line via MS Teams
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