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🌟 EPSRC-funded initiative focused on advancing #Equity, #Diversity & #Inclusion in the #Energy research sector to drive #Innovation for #NetZero #STEM

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IGNITE Network+ @ignitenetplus.bsky.social · Aug 10
The July IGNITE Network+ Roundup is live! Explore new opportunities, events, resources and community updates.

Don't miss Final Event registration, PGR recruitment opportunities and EDI events & resources. 🚀🔥

#EDI #EnergyResearch #DiversityInEnergy #ResearchCulture

➡️ tinyurl.com/yb9wdv4e
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📢 New report from the IGNITE Network+ Flexible Funding Activity 1 project: Unlocking the demand flexibility of heat pumps for providing electricity grid services.

#HeatPumps #EnergyDemand #NetZero #UKRI

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Cover page of an IGNITE Network+ project summary report on unlocking heat pump demand flexibility for electricity grid services, featuring UKRI and IGNITE Network+ logos and project lead details.
September 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Research Fellowships are important individual research awards, but Dr Rhoda Stefanatos asks us to think about Fellowships as a vehicle for research culture change. redsconference.co.uk/2026/08/25/r...
Research Fellowships as cultural infrastructure
By Dr Rhoda Stefanatos, Fellowships Development Manager, University of Glasgow, UK Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash Research Fellowships have and will always be about people. They are mecha…
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August 25, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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The July IGNITE Network+ Roundup is live! Explore new opportunities, events, resources and community updates.

Don't miss Final Event registration, PGR recruitment opportunities and EDI events & resources. 🚀🔥

#EDI #EnergyResearch #DiversityInEnergy #ResearchCulture

➡️ tinyurl.com/yb9wdv4e
August 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Join us, EDI+, Supergen Energy Networks Hub, @ignitenetplus.bsky.social on September 16 at 'Inclusion by Design: The Future of Energy Research' as we showcase the impactful work of EDI+ Fellows.

Find out more and register ⬇️
ukerc.ac.uk/events/inclu...
Inclusion by Design: The Future of Energy Research
EDI+, UKERC, Supergen Energy Networks Hub and IGNITE Networks+ have joined together to deliver an event...
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August 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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📢 Thinking about a #PhD/ #EngD in energy research?

Join the free IGNITE webinar for advice on:
✅ Finding funding
✅ Contacting supervisors
✅ Strengthening applications
✅ Interviews
✅ Live expert Q&A

📅 11 Sept 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 (UK)
💻 Online

tinyurl.com/366tpdwj

#EnergyResearch #DoctoralStudy
Promotional flyer for the “IGNITE your PhD in Energy: Starting your Doctoral Application Journey” webinar. The design features a group photograph of young adults on the left and a QR code for registration in the top-right corner. Large purple and white text highlights the webinar title. The flyer invites prospective applicants interested in energy research to join a practical webinar designed to demystify the PhD and EngD application process and support the next step in their research journey. The event is part of the IGNITE Network+ PGR Recruitment Hub in Energy, which supports fairer and more inclusive pathways into postgraduate research. Event details state that the webinar will take place online via Microsoft Teams on 11 September 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30. IGNITE Network+, UKRI and EPSRC logos appear at the bottom, alongside the IGNITE Network+ website address and registration information.
July 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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🟢 New from RSC Sustainability 🟢

A Forum collection exploring the links between sustainability, inclusion and diversity in the chemical sciences. Featuring thought-provoking perspectives on equity, access and representation.

Read the Editorial & articles ➡️➡️ blogs.rsc.org/su/2026/07/0...

#ChemSky
Graphic of two people in a lab to promote the new forum collection from RSC Sustainability on Inclusion, Diversity and Sustainability in the Chemical Sciences
July 7, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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New IGNITE Network+ digest now available!

Highlights include: Doctoral Applications Webinar, Final Event 2027, disability & net zero event insights, the @rsc.org Beyond Access report & @edicaucus.bsky.social peer review guidance.

➡️ tinyurl.com/3mpnuftz

#EDI #DiversityInEnergy #ResearchCulture
July 3, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Latest news digest, May 2026 includes:
IGNITE Network+ Final Event, PGR Recruitment Hub student case study + upcoming webinar (11 Sept), IGNITE Resources Library with over 55 EDI resources + Community Highlights

Explore ➡️ tinyurl.com/32yj3adm

#EDI #DiversityInEnergy #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion
Newsletter header titled “IGNITE Network+ Monthly News Digest, May 2026,” with illustrated figures around a globe at the top and sections highlighting events, resources, and community updates, including links to website and social media and a featured “Save the Date” event for the IGNITE Network+ Final Event. Close-up of wooden blocks arranged on a surface, with one larger block labeled “Q & A” and several smaller dice-like blocks showing icons such as an information symbol, question mark, thumbs-up, and speech bubbles. Promotional Spotify graphic featuring a podcast titled “PhD Pathway: Insider Tips,” with a black-and-white portrait of a speaker on a pink background, plus playback details and “Saved on Spotify.” Video thumbnail showing a speaker in front of the text “PhD Pathway: Insider Tips,” with a visible video duration of 8:29 and a title about insights on applying and getting ahead with Abi Atkin.
June 5, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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If you work in the research sector - are involved in funding panels, applications, demand management, or work in EDI in research institutions, this one's for you. EDICa is launching on 30 June 3-4pm four reports on EDI in the Research Process. On zoom. Register:
go.hw.ac.uk/EDICa/Resear...
announcement with info from the skeet. Good practice guides include research panels, demand management, flexible fund administration, and EDI training. on zoom.
May 29, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Such a lovely and powerful blog—thank you for sharing! Great to see these reflections from the EDI in Energy Research event. 😊
strathcep.bsky.social Centre for Energy Policy (CEP) @strathcep.bsky.social · May 27
𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚 ✒️
CEP PhD student Ihunanya Erondu, writes about her positive experience at this EDI-themed conference co-organised by @ukerc.bsky.social @ignitenetplus.bsky.social

Read🔗👇 www.strath.ac.uk/humanities/c... 👈
Diverse team's hands making a plan with post it notes and pens.
May 28, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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Latest news digest, Feb 2026 includes:
EDI in Energy Research event, webinar insights on UK energy‑sector EDI interventions, new publications, a call to join the IGNITE Champions Network, and community updates.

Explore ➡️ tinyurl.com/msm2n7ad

#EDI #DiversityInEnergy #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion
A newsletter header for “IGNITE Network+ Monthly News Digest, February 2026” featuring an illustrated banner of diverse people standing behind a globe with icons representing energy technologies above them. The IGNITE Network+ logo appears in the top right. Below the banner, text introduces highlights from the energy research community, including event highlights, publications, the IGNITE Champions network, and community updates. A large conference room with high ceilings and purple accent lighting is filled with attendees seated at round tables during the “EDI in Energy Research: From Theory to Practice” event. Everyone is facing a presenter at the front of the room. Two large projection screens display the same slide with text and graphics. The presenter sits at a table with a microphone, while attendees take notes on laptops and paper. The room features tall arched windows, wooden floors, and a ceiling‑mounted projector. Infographic titled “UK Energy Sector EDI Interventions: A Scoping Survey,” branded with the IGNITE Network+ and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logos. The infographic summarizes current Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) practices, challenges, and opportunities in the UK energy workforce. It reports that 180 respondents participated, with demographic details shown. A section titled “Voices from the Sector” includes short quotes about EDI being treated as optional, valued but inconsistent, or reduced when budgets tighten. The “State of EDI” section shows statistics including 68% reporting that leadership treats EDI strategies as important, 61% saying the same for policies and guidance, 41% regularly reviewing data, and 23% having fully staffed EDI functions. A circular chart highlights priority dimensions of diversity, mainly gender and ethnicity. “Enablers of Effective EDI Interventions” lists leadership commitment, co‑designed engagement, adequate resourcing, and data‑driven feedback. A bar chart in the “Barriers to Progress” section shows leadership buy‑in and resourcing as the biggest obstacles. “Future Direction/Key Takeaways” highlights four themes: embedding EDI strategically; resourcing and leadership; intersectional and collaborative practice; and improving data without over‑surveying. A small illustration at the bottom shows a person unlocking a door, representing future progress. A project summary report cover titled “Navigating EDI Complexity: Addressing Challenges in Energy Research Sector,” branded with the UKRI EPSRC and IGNITE Network+ logos. The title sits on a purple banner over a background of interlocking puzzle pieces. Below, the report lists the principal investigator and co‑investigators from Cranfield University. The opening of the executive summary is shown, explaining that the project examines gaps between EDI commitments and implementation in the energy sector using mixed‑methods research.
March 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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New flexible funded project final report out now: exploring the gap between EDI commitments and real digital design practice in the energy sector "Navigating EDI Complexity: Addressing Challenges in Energy Research Sector". Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4nwd84j9

#EDI #Energy #Research #InclusiveDesign
Front Cover of the Final Report - Navigating EDI Complexity: Addressing Challenges in Energy Research Sector
February 25, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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🌟 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 🌟

Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice"

📆 14 Jan 2026
🏓 The Exchange Birmingham

Register for free - travel grants available
➡️ lnkd.in/e3R7QXaS

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December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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ignitenetplus.bsky.social IGNITE Network+ @ignitenetplus.bsky.social · Nov 17
Join the official launch webinar "A Scoping Survey of EDI Interventions in the UK Energy Sector"

🗓 19 Jan 2026 | 14:00–15:00
🎤 Speaker: Prof. Mustafa F. Özbilgin (Brunel University London)

🔗 Register: lnkd.in/exGCNEvW

#EDI #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity
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January 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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🌟 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁! 🌟

Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice"

📆 14 Jan 2026
🏓 The Exchange Birmingham

Register for free - travel grants available
➡️ lnkd.in/e3R7QXaS

@ukerc.bsky.social
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December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Join the official launch webinar "A Scoping Survey of EDI Interventions in the UK Energy Sector"

🗓 19 Jan 2026 | 14:00–15:00
🎤 Speaker: Prof. Mustafa F. Özbilgin (Brunel University London)

🔗 Register: lnkd.in/exGCNEvW

#EDI #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity
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November 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Have you witnessed or experienced bullying and/or sexual harassment in the UK's research and innovation sector? 🚨

The @edicaucus.bsky.social survey is still open until 31 Dec 2025.

Details below! 👇
edicaucus.bsky.social EDI Caucus @edicaucus.bsky.social · Aug 25
Help us gauge the state of the UK's research & innovation sector in terms of preventing and handling bullying & harassment. Please share our survey of anyone who has witnessed or experienced it at work.

go.hw.ac.uk/EDICa/Bullyi...
EDICa logo, funded by UKRI and British Academy. SURVEY. Bullying & sexual harassment in the UK's research & innovation sector. Have you witnessed bullying or sexual harassment? Have you experienced bullying or sexual harassment? Anyone employed in UK's R&I sector (including postgrad research students). All job types - techs, innovators, researchers, research leaders, R&I managers, administrators, PhD students. All sectors - industry, academia, charity, government. 10-20 minutes to complete. URL and QR code.
December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Latest news digest Nov 2025:
⚡ EDI Updates from the #EnergyResearch community!
🔹 EDI Events, Have your say via our survey, EDI interventions - what's working, Champions Network and lots more...

Explore & get involved ➡️ tinyurl.com/ybwz6bks

#EDI #DiversityInEnergy #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion
Front cover of the Nov-25 News Digest Graphic for IGNITE Network+ Full Network Member Spotlight. The design features a circular frame with a person in formal attire inside, set against a light blue background with abstract geometric patterns. Text reads: “Dr Nikhil Shah | Lecturer | Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment | Ulster University.” Below, bold text says: “FULL NETWORK MEMBER SPOTLIGHT.” IGNITE Network+ logo appears in the bottom left, and a QR code with “SCAN ME” is in the bottom right A promotional graphic for IGNITE Network+ and UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The main text reads: “Call for Participants – IGNITE’s EDI in STEM and the Energy Research Sector Survey.” On the right side, a hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with the IGNITE rainbow logo and the words “SCAN ME.” The background features abstract blue shapes and an illustrated group of diverse people at the bottom, with icons representing science and energy concepts such as hydrogen (H₂), lightbulbs, and gears. Banner for a report titled “UK Energy Sector EDI Interventions: A Scoping Survey.” Includes logos for IGNITE Network+, UKRI, and EPSRC. Text highlights: 180 respondents; 68% have formal EDI strategies; quotes such as “EDI isn’t in their KPIs, so it’s treated as optional” and “Leadership buy-in and resource scarcity are the biggest obstacles to lasting EDI change.” Background features stylised wind turbines and abstract figures.
November 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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rsc.org Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Nov 25
We are proud to unveil Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences, a new report exposing the barriers faced by disabled chemists & outlining why accessible labs are vital for the future of science.

Read the report, its 15 recommendations and more: https://rsc.li/48iKLua
#ChemSky
Illustration displaying various individuals working in a laboratory setting, under the header "Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences" by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The image depicts a person in a wheelchair, along with others standing, engaging in scientific experiments to emphasize making chemistry accessible for everyone.
November 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Important new report from the Royal Society of Chemistry on Disability-Inclusive Labs in the chemical sciences. Inaccessible labs limit innovation & equity—this report offers 15 practical recommendations for sector-wide change.
#Equity #Diversity #Inclusion #EDI
rsc.org Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Nov 25
We are proud to unveil Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences, a new report exposing the barriers faced by disabled chemists & outlining why accessible labs are vital for the future of science.

Read the report, its 15 recommendations and more: https://rsc.li/48iKLua
#ChemSky
Illustration displaying various individuals working in a laboratory setting, under the header "Disability-Inclusive Laboratories in the Chemical Sciences" by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The image depicts a person in a wheelchair, along with others standing, engaging in scientific experiments to emphasize making chemistry accessible for everyone.
November 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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ignitenetplus.bsky.social IGNITE Network+ @ignitenetplus.bsky.social · Nov 10
Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice"

📆 14 January 2026
🏓 The Exchange, Centenary Row, Birmingham

Register for free (travel grants available):
➡️ lnkd.in/e3R7QXaS

@ukerc.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice"

📆 14 January 2026
🏓 The Exchange, Centenary Row, Birmingham

Register for free (travel grants available):
➡️ lnkd.in/e3R7QXaS

@ukerc.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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🚨 Is #EDI in the UK energy sector making real progress—or just ticking boxes?

Our new IGNITE Network+ State of the Nation Report dives deep into what’s working, what’s failing, and what must change for an inclusive energy future.

📄 Read the report: lnkd.in/ervdUetf
#Equity #Inclusion #Diversity
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November 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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ukerc.bsky.social
Join us in Birmingham for an event on the importance of EDI in energy research ⚡

📅 14 Jan 2026
📍 Birmingham

From UKERC, @ignitenetplus.bsky.social, Supergen Energy Networks Hub & EDI+, the day brings together researchers to explore how to apply EDI in practice: ukerc.ac.uk/events/edi-i...
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
ignitenetplus.bsky.social
Join us for a deep dive into how the principles of EDI can be applied in Energy Research at our event "EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice"

📆 14 January 2026
🏓 The Exchange, Centenary Row, Birmingham

Register for free (travel grants available):
➡️ lnkd.in/e3R7QXaS

@ukerc.bsky.social
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November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM