We are delighted to announce the launch of the IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles!  We are now recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the IGNITE Network+  Mentoring Programme 2026 to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research.  The closing date for expressions of interest is 31 October 2025.  

The aim of the IGNITE Network+ Action Learning Circles is to support career advancement, facilitate networking and develop a community of researchers in energy, across academia and industry. Participants will have the opportunity to share lived experiences and to support one another.

Our innovative approach to mentoring will enable participants to find peers with diverse backgrounds and experiences who share common interests or learning objectives, to focus on the personal development of those involved, to grow and learn together as a small group (up to 5) which is facilitated by a more senior individual.  

Action learning circles will be reflexive and co-created. We therefore ask that you are fully committed to the process before completing an expression of interest to participate and that you are able to engage meaningfully.  It is our intention that this programme will:

• be inclusive and centred around people.
• be useful, new and innovative and does not replicate what already exists in your own University.
• make you accountable for your own personal development goals.

The programme will commence in late January 2026 for 6 months.

�� Learn more and express your interest by 31 Oct 2025: mentoring webpage
�� Join our online briefing session on 4 Nov at 14:15PM!

We would be extremely grateful if you could support the IGNITE Network+ by sharing the launch of the mentoring programme across your own networks:

• LinkedIn: Please reshare the IGNITE Network post

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