The C-DICE programme aims to enhance the development of postdoctoral researchers whilst advancing the Net-Zero carbon agenda. Research sandpits are a key mechanism that we use to achieve this goal. Sandpits are defined by UKRI as having “a highly multidisciplinary…
How worried should we be? As a postdoctoral researcher at Cranfield University, I am eligible for the training opportunities available via C-DICE. I recently attended a Water Masterclass, one of a series of 10 webinars with a net-zero focus. Led…
Written by Dr Kathryn North, Director, C-DICE, and Fran Long, Head of Education and Talent Development, The Faraday Institution The Faraday Institution and Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) have established a partnership that will enable…
At C-DICE, we want to make sure that postdoctoral researchers get the opportunity to develop the skills needed for the next step in their careers. Peer review, the evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by those in the same…
C-DICE comprises the eight universities of the Energy Research Accelerator (ERA) and Midlands Innovation partnership, together with a further 10 from the UKCRIC university group, as well as industry and other stakeholders. Research England awarded £4 million for the four-year…
At our Net Zero Futures Conference 2021 (NZFC21) we ran a poster competition. Participants created a poster showcasing their research related to the conference theme “Net Zero Futures”. The competition was a great way to discover more about the huge…
By Sharon Henson, C-DICE Project Manager Here at C-DICE we recognise that post-doctoral researchers are key to some of the biggest challenges in reaching net zero carbon. We also know the value and importance to researchers of training and development…
By Dr Kathryn North, C-DICE Director, and Sharon Henson, C-DICE Project Manager Overview The C-DICE sandpits are a unique new opportunity for postdoctoral researchers, typically at an early career stage, to form new interdisciplinary teams to create a funding proposal. They are designed to support the development of…
By Dr Madalina Stalniceanu, Impact Hub Development Officer, C-DICE The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy (C-DICE) has hosted a series of workshops this year to introduce the C-DICE programme to academics, postdoctoral researchers, research managers and…
By Dr Kathryn North, C-DICE Director The new Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure, Cities and Energy, (or C-DICE) is an exciting new programme funded by Research England and led by the Universities of Loughborough, Birmingham and Cranfield, with three…