Postdoctoral Development for Net Zero

C-DICE is the UK’s largest postdoctoral development programme, aiming to build and sustain the advanced skills base required to create a pipeline of world-class talent for the Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (IC&E) sectors, and accelerate progress towards a net-zero society. 

Postdoctoral researchers at any of our 18 partner universities across the UK can access the full range of the C-DICE programme – including research sandpits, industrial secondments, fellowships, grant funding and training events for free – all tailored to enhance your postdoc journey. 

Latest events

Net Zero and Complexity: Britain's Window in a Wild World, 17 November, 14:00-15:30

This session situates Net Zero within the broader intellectual shift from linear planning to complexity science. It explores how energy, Read more

Using AI to Enhance Your Research Processes, 2 December 2025, 10:00-12:00

We’re excited to offer a new follow-up workshop designed for those who have already completed 'AI for Researchers: A Beginners’ Read more

Panel Discussion: Exploring Careers Beyond Academia, 9 December 2025, 10:00-12:00

Not every researcher wants – or secures – a traditional academic career. This panel brings together guest speakers who have Read more

Latest news

Latest newsletter - video skills, India Sprint winners revealed, share your views on the skills framework

Our latest newsletter features two new blogs: First, we explore how short, authentic video clips can make your research more Read more

Latest newsletter - new online training; AI in research processes, quieten your inner critic, from academia to entrepreneur, PhD to...

In our latest newsletter, we have eight new online workshops covering everything from industry interviews and entrepreneurship to climate justice, Read more

Latest newsletter - free places at UK research culture & excellence workshop in York, carbon impact assessments blog and more...

In our latest newsletter we have unique opportunity for 10 postdocs to join a special workshop in York City Centre Read more

Latest blog posts

Your research deserves the spotlight – learn how to share it on video

Many researchers find that, despite the depth and significance of their work, it often remains confined to academic circles – Read more

A multidisciplinary approach to India’s plastic waste challenge  

Twenty-four researchers. Two days of focused collaboration. Five proposals aimed at one urgent challenge: India’s plastic waste crisis. The C-DICE Read more

Three reasons carbon impact assessments should be part of your research projects

Picture this: You’ve spent months refining your research, validating your results, and now you're ready to take your solution to Read more

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