You’re invited to the IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research
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Date and time
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00 - 16:00 BST. Doors at 09:30am
Location
Prince Philip House
3 Carlton House Terrace London SW1Y 5DG
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About this event
We would like to invite you to attend the annual event for IGNITE Network+ which will take place on 30 April 2025 in Prince Philip House, London. There is an option to join virtually for those who cannot attend in person.
The focus of this event will be career pathways and opportunities for underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Join us for project updates, guest speakers, EDI Challenges flexible funded project updates, a poster sessions, breakout discussion workshop on "how the network can sypport increasig PGR diversity" and plenty of networking opportunities.
There is no charge for attending the event, and for those who wish to attend in person, but do not have access to funding, there is a small Travel and Carer Award available, virtual attendees may apply for carer support if applicable. The closing date for applications is 11 April 2025. See below for more information.
Should you have any questions about the event in the meantime please do not hesitate to email us: ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk
Who should join
Anyone with an interest in Equality/Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Energy Research and STEM sector and beyond. In particular, career pathways and challenges for underrepresented and minoritised groups in Energy Research.
Carer/ Hardship Fund
As part of our commitment to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion [see our EDI action plan], the IGNITE Network+ is pleased to announce a Carer/ Hardship Fund, which will provide funding to support network full members with some of the costs associated with attendance at IGNITE Network+ conference, events and activities, this can be in person or virtual. Applications will be judged on their individual merits, but this might include support towards travel, overnight accommodation costs; caring costs (e.g. childcare, or to support care of elderly or disabled adult relatives) and/or support for those with accessibility needs (travel, audio-visual, personal help).
You must join the network as a full member to be eligible to apply for the carer / hardship fund. There is no charge for membership. Once you have joined the network, you can complete the online application https://forms.office.com/e/qxR4V134Wm
The closing date for application is 11 April 2025.
Keynote Speakers
Alasdair Henderson | Executive Director BAM Ireland | BAM UK & Ireland - who will be speaking about the EDI initiatives introduced at BAM, what worked and what didn't.
Prof Scott Heath | Professor of Nuclear Chemistry and Associate Dean for PGR and Early Career Researchers | University of Manchester - "Widening Participation: Our Attempts to Enhance Diversity in PGR Recruitment"
Poster Session - Call for Posters
EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min). Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please use the following: Abstract Submission form (closing date extended 7 April 2025).
Poster presentations will be scheduled in one-hour in-person poster sessions taking place from 11-12pm in the Al Qasimi and then the ERA Foundation room.
Poster space is limited and abstract selection will be prioritised on the basis of innovative idea around career transitions, focus on energy research or transference to energy but we welcome posters around all aspects of EDI in energy research.
All accepted poster presenters are required to prepare a 2 minute flash presentation. There will be a prize for the best poster voted by the participants.
Important Notes
The event will start at 09:30 with registration, coffee and pastries and will end at 16:00. This programme is subject to change.
09:30 - 10:00 Registration, tea/coffee/ pastries and networking
10:00 - 10:10 Welcome: Prof Becky Lunn MBE, IGNITE Director (University of Strathclyde)
10:10 - 10:40 Keynote Speaker: Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director BAM Ireland
Speaking about the EDI initiatives introduced at BAM, what worked and what didn't.
10:40 - 11:25 IGNITE Prescribed Activities - progress update
11:25 - 11:40 Refreshment break, networking
11:40 - 13:00 IGNITE Flexible Funded projects: EDI Challenges, Round 1 - Present their findings / Poster session
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch and networking
14:00 - 14:30 Keynote Speaker: Prof Scott Heath, University of Manchester
"Widening Participation: Our Attempts to Enhance Diversity in PGR Recruitment"
14:30 - 15:30 Breakout groups: What works in PGR Recruitment and Retention
15:30 - 16:00 Wrap-up session
Venue
Prince Philip House is the home to the Royal Academy of Engineering and a stte of the art, iconic events venue.
3 Carlton House Terrace Westminster,
London
SW1Y 5DG
See the Building accessibility statement
For more information about about getting to the venue and getting around London, please have a look at the London Tourist Board Traveller information
Travel
If you are travelling on the London Underground the distance of the venue from these stations are as follows:
Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line): 8 mins walk
Green Park (Jubilee and Victoria line): 15 mins walk
Charing Cross (Northern line): 10 mins walk
Embankment (District, Circle, and Northern line): 12 mins walk
Hotels
There are many hotels near the venue, here are some suggestions:
The Cavendish
Trafalgar St James
Sofitel St James
The Londoner
The Clermont
The Thistle - Picadilly
Great Scotland Yard
St Ermins Hotel
Conrad St James
Questions
Should you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to email us: ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk