NEW workshops, writing retreat + back by popular demand: How to design a workshop comes to Loughborough
The latest newsletter is packed with training, development, and celebration across our community.
A new REDS Conference blog highlights the C‑DICE Net zero skills framework, expanding on research presented by postdoctoral fellow Swathi Mukundan and showing how the framework supports researchers to build the diverse capabilities needed for impactful net‑zero careers.
Our much‑loved How to design a workshop training returns on 2 March at Loughborough University – a hands‑on, high‑energy session to help you design effective, engaging workshops. Places go fast, so register your interest early, with limited travel grants also available.
We’re also celebrating two Hydrogen UK Award finalists from the C‑DICE community:
• Loughborough University’s battery‑electrolyser team, including senior Research Associate Dr Lizzie Ashton
• The Energy Research Accelerator (ERA), shortlisted for Best Thought Leadership
Winners will be announced on 10 March.
Alongside these highlights are multiple opportunities to develop your skills this February:
- Consultancy for researchers (12 February): Understand how academic expertise translates into paid advisory work.
- Event planning for public engagement (13 February): Learn to design accessible, engaging events for public audiences.
- Online writing retreat (18 February): Dedicated, structured time to focus on your own writing projects.
- Researchers on TikTok (19 February): Learn to create effective short‑form video to communicate your research.
- Dealing with Evaluation Data (20 February): Collect, analyse and present meaningful evidence of impact.
- Bridging skills gaps workshop (25 February): Map your strengths, explore evolving research roles, and build a personalised career development roadmap.
- Using LinkedIn as a Researcher (26 February): Build a stronger profile, grow your network, and leverage LinkedIn strategically.
For full details and registration links, read the latest newsletter.