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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/
LOCATION:On-line via MS Teams
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Decarbonisation Summer School 2026
DESCRIPTION:BDSS 2026 “Accelerating Energy Transition towards Net Zero” is a 4-day event from 15 – 18 June\, aiming to bring early career researchers and engineers to work together on a technical solution and business model for a real-world Energy Transition challenge\, proposed by our lead industrial partner\, GE Vernova. Participants will have two days of workshops (technical presentations and soft skill training) with some opportunities of working in groups to develop their technical solution and business model\, and then pitch to a judging panel mainly formed by industry experts on the final day. \nBDSS provides all participants with opportunities to work in groups on a real-world Energy Transition challenge. This will train the participants to consider both technical and economic aspects when they formulate solutions to real-world challenges to achieve Net Zero. By collaborating with researchers from other areas such as business and engineers from industry utility\, participants are expected to develop their interdisciplinary research capability\, practical engineering problem-solving ability\, and networking. The collaboration between academic researchers and industry engineers can also benefit each other in developing their skills for transitioning to industry and leading research projects collaborating with university partners\, respectively. Also\, networking with keynote speakers will facilitate the early career development of all participants. Moreover\, summer school participants will have the chance to take part in an interdisciplinary research on how to present to industry stakeholders more effectively. \nThis event is open to all postgraduate students\, early career researchers and engineers from academia and industry\, who are working in Net-Zero related disciplines in the UK. \nHow you will benefit from BDSS\nTake this great opportunity to join us to: \n\nGain awareness of what the real challenges are of the Energy Transition towards net-zero\nMeet world-class experts in net-zero from industry and academia\nWork collaboratively with other researchers on a real-world net-zero challenge\nPitch to a judge panel and win £500 prize (Amazon voucher or similar\, for the winner group)\nLearn about how to present to industry stakeholders more effectively\n\nThis event is sponsored by the ERA / C-DICE Community Fund ’25-26\, and there are five free places for doctoral researchers from ERA partners available on a first come\, first served basis. Attendance at the event for attendees from ERA partners may be supported by our Travel and Carer Support Fund\, for details please contact Dr Neil Radford\, n.p\,radford@lboro.ac.uk. \nTo register for the event please follow the link to the BDSS webpage: Birmingham Decarbonisation Summer School 2026 – University of Birmingham
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/birmingham-decarbonisation-summer-school-2026/
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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\n\nEvent & Location \n\n\n\n08.00 – 09.30\n\nDoors open for registration\, networking and refreshments \n\n\n\n9.30 – 9.50\n\nWelcome  and Introduction \n Zion Lights\, Stage  Host\n            Louise Holland\,  Founder\, EMTW \n\n\n\n9.50 – 10.10\n\nFrom Research to Reality: A Decade Driving the Energy Transition \nProfessor Dan Parsons\, Pro-Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation\, Loughborough University  \n\n\n\n10.15 – 10.30\n\nDelivering Regional Net Zero \n          Richard Halsey\,\n          Innovation Director\, Energy Systems Catapult \n\n\n\n\n10.30  – 11.20 \n\n\nRegional  Energy Challenges & Responses\n            Michael Gallagher\,  Director of Climate Resilience\, EMCCA \n Chair: Zion Lights \nPanelists \n\nMatt Barney\,\n              Chief Hydrogen Business Officer\,\n              GeoPura\n Rob Dorrell\,\n              Professor of Fluid Mechanics\, Loughborough  University\n Michael Gallagher\,\n              Director of Climate Resilience and Green  Growth\, East Midlands Combined County Authority\n Kelly Manders\, Regional Development Manager\,\n              Cadent\n Sara Walker\, Professor of Energy\, Director\, Birmingham Energy Institute and HI-ACT\n\n\n\n\n11.20 – 11.45\n\nRefreshment break\, networking and exhibition stands \n\n\n\n \n \n\nMeeting room\n            1 \n\n\nMeeting room\n            2 \n\n\nMeeting room\n            3 \n\n\n\n11.45 – 12.50\n\nThe  future of Nuclear in the UK\n            Zion Lights \n\nHow Energy Policies could Help the Region\nHow the Region can Lead Battery   Revolution \nBuilding Hydrogen Economy in Midlands\n\n\n \n\nPanelists \n\n Arun    Bhattacharya\,\n              Professor in    Fusion Energy\,\n              University of    Birmingham\n Virginia    Crosbie\,\n              Managing    Director of Nuclear Energy Maritime Organisation and Supporters of Nuclear    Energy (SONE)\n Rachael Glaving\,\n              Commercial    Director\,\n              EDF Energy\n Gary Jones\, Chief Executive    Officer\,\n              Infinity\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n12.50 – 14.00\n\nLunch\, networking and exhibition stands \n\n\n\n14.00 – 14.20\n\nKeynote speaker\n            Innovation support and funding \n            James Silverward\, Innovate UK  \n\n\n\n14.20 – 15.20\n\nEnergy Research Accelerator Summer Showcase: \n            ERA Doctoral Summer Presentations \n\n Saeed Kudran Alharthy\, University  of Birmingham\n Monica Amediavor\, Cranfield  University\n Mandi Anyangwe\, Keele  University\n Lea Gewandt\, University  of Nottingham\n Aqsa Bano Kaim Khani\, Loughborough  University\n Kate O’Neill\, Loughborough  University\n Steffi Shaji\, Loughborough  University\n Alexander Sterling\, University  of Nottingham\n Jubil Kuriakose Thomas\, Cranfield  University\nJordan Townsend\, Loughborough  University\n\n\n\n\n15.20 – 16.00\n\nEmerging Energy Technologies \n\n Aftrak\nPipeline Organics\nR3V Tech\nKeep Energy Systems\nPromethean Particles\nThe Thinking Pod Innovations (TTPI) \n\n\n\n\n16:00 – 16:30\nThe Future of Energy and  Wrap up\n          Zion Lights  \n\n\n16.30 -17.30\nDrinks and Networking
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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