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SUMMARY:Build Your Own AI Research Tool
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for a focused two-hour session designed to show researchers how AI can support every stage of the research process. This session guides researchers through creating a personalised AI tool. Participants will see how to design a GPT/Gem/Agent for their own topic area\, set boundaries and instructions\, upload supporting documents\, and use it for analysis\, synthesis\, coding frameworks\, admin and writing. It includes examples of how researchers across disciplines are using custom tools. \nRequirements:\nYou will need access to a paid ChatGPT Plus or Pro account in order to build your own Custom GPT\, access to Agents in Copilot (check in the lefthand sidebar if Agents is visible in your institutional access)\, or access to Google’s Gemini (free). \nDate and time:\nThursday 5 February 2026\, 10:30-12:30\, Online via Zoom \nPresenter biography:\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. \nEligibility:\nThis event is open to postdocs\, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students. \nPlease register your interest via Build Your Own AI Research Tool\, 5 February 2026\, 10:30-12:30 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/build-your-own-ai-research-tool/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260206T103000
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SUMMARY:AI for Faster\, Smarter Research Workflows
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDate and time:\nFriday 6 February 2026\, 10:30-11:30\, Online via Zoom \nPresenter biography:\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. \nEligibility:\nThis event is open to postdocs\, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students. \nHow to register:\nPlease 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. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/ai-for-faster-smarter-research-workflows/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T105539
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SUMMARY:How to Do Consultancy
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for this practical workshop is designed for researchers who are curious about consultancy but are unsure where to start. It demystifies what consultancy actually involves and how academic skills translate into paid advisory\, research and evaluation work beyond the university. \nParticipants will explore different consultancy models\, how to position their expertise for non-academic clients\, and the practical realities of finding work\, pricing\, and managing projects. The session also covers common pitfalls for first-time consultants. By the end of the workshop\, attendees will have a clearer sense of whether consultancy is right for them and a realistic\, actionable starting point for moving from academic expertise to external consultancy work. \nDate and time:\nThursday 12 February 2026\, 13:00-15:00\, Online via Zoom \nPresenter biography:\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. \nEligibility:\nThis event is open to postdocs\, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students. \nHow to register:\nPlease register your interest via How to Do Consultancy: 12 February 2026\, 13:00-15:00 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button in that link. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/how-to-do-consultancy/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260213T130000
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SUMMARY:Event Planning for Public Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for a focused session exploring the practical elements of planning accessible\, inclusive\, and engaging experiences for the public. \nThis session will guide you through the essentials of event design\, including: \n\n\nCreating compelling titles and promotional copy\nBuilding realistic timelines\nManaging risks effectively\nWorking collaboratively with partners\n\nYou’ll leave with a clear\, actionable framework to turn your ideas into successful public events. \n\n\n\nDate and time:\nFriday 13 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00\, Online via Zoom \nPresenter biography:\nJamie is an award-winning communicator and engagement professional with ten years’ experience in the delivery and evaluation of quality engagement projects. Working across dozens of institutions and subject areas he has helped improve the reach\, profile and impact of research engagement in almost every discipline. \nEligibility:\nThis event is open to postdocs\, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students. \nHow to register:\nPlease register your interest via Event Planning for Public Engagement: 13 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button in that link. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/event-planning-for-public-engagement/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Writing Retreat for Postdoctoral Researchers and PhD Students
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) in a quiet\, structured space for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to focus on their writing. The session is designed to give participants protected time to work on their own projects\, with light structure and peer presence to support focus and momentum.  \nParticipants 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.  \nWhat the session will involve  \nThe retreat will include:  \n\nA short welcome and goal setting at the start \n\n\nSeveral extended writing blocks  \n\n\nShort breaks between writing sessions \n\n\nA check-in towards the end to reflect on progress and next steps \n\nWho is this for  \nThis session is open to:  \n\nPostdoctoral researchers \n\n\nPhD students at any stage \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.  \nWhy attend  \nMany researchers find it difficult to protect time for writing during busy working weeks. This retreat provides:  \n\nDedicated writing time \n\n\nA clear structure to support focus \n\n\nA shared space with other researchers working quietly alongside you \n\nAccess and joining  \nThe event will take place online via Zoom. Registered participants will receive joining details in advance. Participants will be expected to bring a writing project to work on. To register for this event please visit Online Writing Retreat for Postdoctoral Researchers and PhD Students\, 18 February 2026\, 13:00 – 16:30 – C-DICE and follow the ‘Book Online’ link.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/online-writing-retreat-for-postdoctoral-researchers-and-phd-students/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Researchers on TikTok: Creating\, filming and editing short form video content
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for an engaging session exploring how TikTok and short-form video can be powerful tools to share research\, grow audiences\, and amplify ideas. \n\nTikTok has evolved far beyond pet videos and dance trends—it now hosts a thriving community of researchers sharing active research content. In this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow to plan\, film\, and edit short videos\nTips for producing high-quality content easily and cost-effectively\nStrategies to make your research engaging and accessible through video\n\nBy the end\, you’ll have practical skills to create impactful videos that connect with wider audiences. \n\nDate and time:\n\nThursday 19 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00\, Online via Zoom \nPresenter biography:\nJamie is an award-winning communicator and engagement professional with ten years’ experience in the delivery and evaluation of quality engagement projects. Working across dozens of institutions and subject areas he has helped improve the reach\, profile and impact of research engagement in almost every discipline. \nEligibility:\nThis event is open to postdocs\, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students. \nHow to register:\nPlease register your interest via Researchers on TikTok: Creating\, filming and editing short form video content\, 19 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button in that link. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/researchers-on-tiktok-creating-filming-and-editing-short-form-video-content/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260220T140000
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SUMMARY:Dealing with Evaluation Data
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for a focused session designed to help you work confidently with evaluation data and turn it into powerful stories of impact in a Net-Zero context. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll discover: \n\n\nWhat types of data to collect and how to design robust questions\nApproaches for processing qualitative data effectively\nHow to present evidence in clear\, compelling narratives that demonstrate meaningful change\n\nBy the end\, you’ll have practical strategies to capture\, process\, and report evaluation data that showcases the real impact of your projects. \n\nDate and time:\n\n\nFriday 20 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00\, Online via Zoom \nPresenter biography:\nJamie is an award-winning communicator and engagement professional with ten years’ experience in the delivery and evaluation of quality engagement projects. Working across dozens of institutions and subject areas he has helped improve the reach\, profile and impact of research engagement in almost every discipline. \nEligibility:\nThis event is open to postdocs\, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students. \nHow to register:\nPlease register your interest via  Dealing with Evaluation Data: 20 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button in that link. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/dealing-with-evaluation-data/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T140000
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SUMMARY:How to Use LinkedIn as a Researcher
DESCRIPTION:Join C-DICE and Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) for a focused session that will transform how you view LinkedIn as a career tool. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Dr Naomi Tyrrell – researcher\, evaluator\, and career coach for academics – will show you how LinkedIn can become one of your most valuable resources\, whether you’re staying in academia or exploring new professional paths. \n\nYou’ll learn: \n\nHow to create a compelling and credible profile that reflects your expertise\nPractical ways to build meaningful connections and grow your professional network\nHow to use LinkedIn strategically for research visibility\, collaboration\, and career opportunities\nWhy LinkedIn matters for researchers now more than ever – even if others say it’s not the right platform!\n\nThis isn’t just theory – you’ll see real examples of how researchers have used LinkedIn to attract collaborations\, consultancy work\, guest speaker appearances\, and job offers. \nDate and time:\nThursday 26 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00\, Online via Zoom \nPresenter biography:\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. \nEligibility:\nThis event is open to postdocs\, final-stage PhDs from UK universities and ERA associated PhD students. \nHow to register:\nPlease register your interest via How to Use LinkedIn as a Researcher: 26 February 2026\, 13:00-14:00 – C-DICE and clicking the Book Online button in that link. \nWe 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.
URL:https://www.era.ac.uk/event/how-to-use-linkedin-as-a-researcher/
LOCATION:On-line via Zoom
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