The C-DICE PACER Framework and Toolkit: A Step Change in Carbon Impact Assessment for Research Achieving net zero carbon emissions is one of the defining challenges of our time and research and innovation sit at its heart. From new energy…
C‑DICE identified a gap in structured postdoctoral researcher development and by providing a substantial fund for secondments, placements, networking grants, and fellowships, C-DICE helped researchers build skills and visibility, grow networks, and open practical routes into the UK’s net‑zero agenda.…
In 2024, Dr Mohammad Khalili, who completed his PhD in the 3D printing of biopolymers at Cranfield University, took part in the C‑DICE FutureProof Programme led by Dr Naomi Tyrrell. This 10-week postdoctoral‑focused series brought together early‑career researchers to translate…
Dr Lizzie Ashton, Senior Research Associate at Loughborough University was awarded one of C-DICE’s final Networking Grants for a project to enable Community Engagement and Training for Hydrogen Energy Adoption in Rural Malawi. She has just returned from Mwanza District…
C-DICE Impact Hub assistant Dr Lu Ge reflects on the relevance of Equity / Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in wireless communications research and how the EDI toolkit provided a clear pathway for her own development as a researcher. I…
In January 2024, Dr Stefan Warrington, a Chemistry Research Fellow at Loughborough University, took part in the C-DICE sandpit Towards Net Zero in the Water Industry. This postdoctoral-focused event brought together early-career researchers to co-develop innovative, interdisciplinary solutions for the…
Many researchers find that, despite the depth and significance of their work, it often remains confined to academic circles – shared in PDFs or journals that don’t always reach wider audiences. If you want your research to be seen, discussed,…
Twenty-four researchers. Two days of focused collaboration. Five proposals aimed at one urgent challenge: India’s plastic waste crisis. The C-DICE India Research Sprint was held on 23–24 September 2025 at Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT) in Pune. Set on a…
Picture this: You’ve spent months refining your research, validating your results, and now you're ready to take your solution to the next level. Industry partners and funders are intrigued. But then comes the question: “How does this help us meet…
The challenge: Caregiving and career development For postdoctoral researchers, the journey of academic development often involves attending conferences, workshops, and networking events that can shape their careers. However, for those with caring responsibilities, these opportunities can come with a difficult…