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SUMMARY:The net zero debate: Advancing AI-driven “digital brains” through cross-disciplinary leadership
DESCRIPTION:The transition to Net Zero has exposed a critical skills gap: the need to integrate AI-driven “Digital Brains” with multi-sector energy fields. Funded by the ERA C-DICE Community Fund and supported by Cranfield University\, this in-person ECR event will support attendees to develop cross-disciplinary expertise linking engineering\, data science\, economics and policy. Providing you with the skills to integrate your research with AI ‘Digital Brains’. \nIn this event\, you will engage in: \n\nExpert Insights: High‑level multidisciplinary seminars on energy\, AI\, techno‑economics and policy for Net Zero.\nTechnical Showcases: AI digital twin demos and visits to ocean\, hydrogen and solar facilities.\nLeadership Simulation: Take part in a “Consensus Debate” to identify barriers and co‑create bankable Net Zero roadmaps.\nRecognition: Top teams in the debate will receive certificates and prizes.\n\nKey note speakers \n\nDr Qing Qin\, Research Fellow in Actuation and Control Systems for Hydrogen Aerospace Applications\nDr Joao Bento\, Research Fellow in Additive Manufacturing\, Welding and Additive Manufacturing Centre\nDr Weizhao Huang\, Research Fellow in Hydrogen Economics Modelling\nDr Siqi Wang\, Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering\nDr Sandun Dissanayake\, Research Fellow in Thermochemical Processes\nDr Danlei Yang\, Research Fellow in Energy Systems\n\nThis is a free event with lunch and refreshments provided. Accessibility support\, including travel or caring costs\, may be available. In‑person participation is limited to 50 places on a first‑come\, first‑served basis\, while online attendance is unlimited. \nIf your registration is successful\, you will receive an email confirming your place at the workshop. \nRegistration deadline: 23rd April 2026. 
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/the-net-zero-debate-advancing-ai-driven-digital-brains-through-cross-disciplinary-leadership/
LOCATION:Cranfield University\, College Road\, Wharley End\, Bedford\, MK43 0AL\, United Kingdom
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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-2026-2/
LOCATION:On-line via MS Teams
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SUMMARY:How to optimise Copilot as a researcher 
DESCRIPTION:Join Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) and C-DICE for a two-hour online workshop designed for researchers who already understand the basics of AI and are ready to unlock Copilot’s full potential. Learn how to tailor Copilot to your specific research context – saving time\, improving quality\, and boosting confidence in your outputs.  \nDiscover \n\nHow to use Copilot for optimised analysis\, summarising\, synthesis and idea development \nPractical prompt crafting techniques to generate clearer\, more accurate and relevant results \nWays to customise Copilot for academic\, applied and evaluation focused research \nHow to navigate real world ethical\, data handling and transparency considerations when working with AI \n\nReceive: \n\nWorkshop slides and notes \nCustomisable prompt templates \nRecommended AI Tools list \n\nAbout the presenter: \nDr 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.  \nThis event is open to doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from ERA partners and final-stage doctoral researchers and postdoctoral researchers from UK universities (non-ERA partners). Booking Link: How to Optimise Copilot as a Researcher  – Fill out form \, contact n.p.radford@lboro.ac.uk  \nERA will contact you by email if they need further information or if they 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. 
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/how-to-optimise-copilot-as-a-researcher/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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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-2026-3/
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SUMMARY:ERA Conference 2026 - Register your interest
DESCRIPTION:Free to attend – Register your interest today! \nGet ready for the region’s biggest ever energy event! The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) Conference 2026 will bring together leading experts\, researchers\, and innovators to explore the future of energy. \nFrom hydrogen and nuclear\, to battery technology\, energy storage\, bioenergy\, AI in energy and much more\, this event will showcase the very latest in energy innovation\, research\, and technology. \nJoin us as we look ahead to a cleaner\, smarter\, and more sustainable energy future. \nNetwork with industry leaders\, discover cutting-edge research\, and be part of the conversation shaping the UK’s energy landscape. \nRegister your interest now to secure your place at this free conference and receive updates as the full programme is announced.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/era-conference-2026-register-your-interest/
LOCATION:Vaillant Live\, 2 Colyear Street\, Derby\, DE1 1LA\, United Kingdom
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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: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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