Postdoc Led Training

The C‑DICE Postdoc Led Training Programme supported postdoctoral researchers to design and deliver their own training to a national audience through the C‑DICE network. The programme broadened understanding of postdoctoral research across sectors linked to infrastructure, cities, energy and decarbonisation, with postdoc‑led sessions forming a key part of the training offer.

It provided personalised support to help researchers communicate their ideas, whether through webinars, workshops, interactive sessions or themed series, delivered individually or in collaboration with UK and international colleagues.

Participants strengthened their teaching and communication skills, gained national visibility, worked with peers, earned a microcredential with evidence towards Advance HE Associate Fellowship, and received tailored guidance to shape their session. Researchers brought the expertise; C‑DICE provided the platform.

To gain insight into the experiences of previous Postdoctoral researchers who have delivered training, please visit our Testimonials page.

Past training events

Postdoc Led Training sessions were delivered on a wide range of net zero topics, including:

• Inclusive Energy Transitions: Transdisciplinary and Intersectional Approaches to Climate Justice – online workshop
• Assessing Carbon Impact Part 1 – online webinar
• Assessing Carbon Impact Part 2 – in-person workshop
• Mechnochemical Activation of Minerals: A Pathway to Green Cement and Material Innovation – an online workshop
• Inside Westminster: Understanding Energy Policy & How ECRs Can Shape Net Zero Futures – an engaging webinar
• Bridging the Gap: Designing Real-World Digital Twin Microcourses for Academia–Industry Impact – a hands on workshop
• Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Futures – a one-day workshop
• Systemic Thinking – an interactive workshop
• Digital Twins: Fostering Academia-Industry Symbiosis – a lunchtime webinar
• Hydrogen 2024 vs. 2050 – an interactive workshop
• A Chemical ‘Memory’ Reactor for Clean Hydrogen Production– a lunchtime webinar
• Data-Driven Modelling – a collaboration between three researchers
• Life Cycle Assessment – an interactive workshop
• System Dynamics – a lunchtime webinar
• Local Energy Systems in India and the UK – an international collaboration series
• XCT Imaging for Geomaterials – a two-day workshop
• Career Pathways for Postdoctoral Researchers – in academia, project management and industry
• Frameworks for Sustainability – an engaging lunchtime webinar
• Energy Systems Modelling – an interactive workshop