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🌟 EPSRC-funded initiative focused on advancing #Equity, #Diversity & #Inclusion in the #Energy research sector to drive #Innovation for #NetZero #STEM 🌐 Explore more: linktr.ee/ignitenetplus 🤝 Join us: tinyurl.com/JoinusIGNITE

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.
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.
Screenshot of the IGNITE Network+ Monthly News Digest, June 2026. The newsletter features a banner with illustrations of people gathered around a globe beneath icons representing sustainability, energy and innovation. The opening section highlights key items including a flexible funded project on disability and net zero, the IGNITE Network+ Final Event, the PGR Recruitment Hub, and community highlights. Below, the newsletter begins a feature on barriers to participation in energy sector career pathways for disabled young people, accompanied by a photograph of a live graphic recording being created during an event. The layout includes navigation links, social media links and highlighted news sections.
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.
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.
Front Cover of the Final Report - Navigating EDI Complexity: Addressing Challenges in Energy Research Sector
EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice Promotional Image
Front cover of the Nov-25 News Digest
EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice Promotional Image
A promotional graphic for the IGNITE Network+ 2026 Mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles. The background is light blue with white text explaining that the network is recruiting facilitators and circle participants for the 2026 cohort. The programme supports researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research through structured peer mentoring and action learning. At the top are the IGNITE Network+ and UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council logos. A QR code with the label “SCAN ME” appears on the left, along with links: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring, ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk, and hashtag #IGNITEMentoring2026. On the right, there is a circular purple banner stating: “Ready to Get Involved? Submit your Application 21 November 2025.” Behind this banner is an image of people sitting around a table in discussion.
Snip of the front cover of the October 2025 digest.
Did This Really Happen illustrates inappropriate workplace behavior. Panel 1: A person gives a PhD presentation while another says, "I didn't listen... I was too busy determining whether you would sleep with me," prompting an angry reaction. Panel 2: A person with travel sickness exits a car and is asked, "What are you pregnant? We still need you to complete this project." Panel 3: After a job interview, a person is told, "Well with that dress on, of course we hired you," while another laughs. The comics highlight sexist and unprofessional remarks in professional settings. Logos for DTRH with social media (twitter and instagram) @TEAM_DTRH and web-site www.didthisreallyhappen.net
Snip of the new digest cover, September 2025.
We are delighted to announce the 2026 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! The network is now recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Expressions of interest: 31 October January 2025. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring
Report cover for the IGNITE Network+ Flexible Funded Project Final Report titled 'PEERS - Pathways for Equal access to the Energy Research Sector.' The design includes colorful puzzle pieces in the background and logos of UKRI, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, and IGNITE Network+. Authors listed are Stewart Beattie, Associate Dean, and Michele Romano, Research Associate, both from the University of Strathclyde. The executive summary discusses apprenticeship degrees in Scotland and England as alternative routes to traditional higher education.
Screenshot of the "IGNITE Network+ Monthly News Digest, July 2025" newsletter. It features updates on EDI in STEM, a mentoring programme opening in September, calls for survey input on flexible funding projects, an article by Dr Nur Sarma on women in engineering, and a Nature News piece on blind review boosting postdoc equipment time.
Promotional graphic for a survey - text reads 'Call for Participants: IGNITE’s EDI in STEM and the Energy Research Sector Survey.' The image features logos for IGNITE Network+ and UKRI EPSRC at the top. A large speech bubble contains the survey title. To the right, a hand holds a smartphone displaying a QR code with the label 'SCAN ME.' The background includes illustrations of diverse individuals and scientific icons like light bulbs, gears, molecules, and hydrogen symbols (H2).
IGNITE News Digest front cover June 2025
Front cover of the Apr / May 2025 new digest - Read the latest news digest, highlights include: Annual Event 2025: If you missed the event, you can catch up with the recordings and slides. Flexible Funding: Call for survey participants - Help Shape Inclusive Digital Energy Solutions. Spotlight on Member: Dr Vikas Sharma | Research Fellow | Advanced Engineering Centre | University of Brighton. Full Member Directory: Members are invited to complete their profile. You can also find the latest news and events from across the energy research community and beyond, including the UK Young Academy applications and EDI Strategies in STEM Briefing Report.
This image is a promotional poster for the IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025. The background is white, featuring several colored markers (yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, orange) arranged around a colorful interconnected line drawing resembling a network or circuit diagram. At the top, there are logos for the IGNITE Network+ and UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Below these logos, the text reads: IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025. In the bottom left corner, the text reads: www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy
Snip of the programme pdf - available to download
Join us for the IGNITE Network+ Annual Event: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM (doors 09:30) Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite Travel grants available. Guest speaker - Alasdair Henderson Executive Director BAM Ireland | BAM UK & Ireland Speaking about EDI initiatives introduced at BAM, what worked and what didn't. www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy
submit your abstract - call for posters IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min) at the Annual Event 2025. Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please scan the QR code to find out more. There is no charge for attending the event. Travel and carer grants available. Deadline: 7 April 2025 www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy Image designed by Freepik Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite
Front cover of the March 2025 edition of the IGNITE news digest.
submit your abstract - call for posters IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min) at the Annual Event 2025. Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please scan the QR code to find out more. There is no charge for attending the event. Travel and carer grants available. Deadline: 24 March 2025 www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy Image designed by Freepik Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite
Front Cover of the Final Report Energising Equity: Co-developing a Framework for the inclusion of neurodivergent energy researchers
submit your abstract - call for posters IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min) at the Annual Event 2025. Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please scan the QR code to find out more. There is no charge for attending the event. Travel and carer grants available. Deadline: 24 March 2025 www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy Image designed by Freepik Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite
submit your abstract - call for posters IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min) at the Annual Event 2025. Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please scan the QR code to find out more. There is no charge for attending the event. Travel and carer grants available. Deadline: 24 March 2025 www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy Image designed by Freepik Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite
Front Cover of the Final Report Energising Equity: Co-developing a Framework for the inclusion of neurodivergent energy researchers
submit your abstract - call for posters IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min) at the Annual Event 2025. Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please scan the QR code to find out more. There is no charge for attending the event. Travel and carer grants available. Deadline: 24 March 2025 www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy Image designed by Freepik Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite
Front cover of the Feb 2025 new digest - Welcome to the February 2025 edition of the news digest! We're thrilled to bring you the most recent updates, insights, and news. In this issue, you'll find: Annual Event 2025: Call for poster abstracts from EDI projects/initiatives closes 24 March 2025. Spaces are filling up fast - attendance is free. Flexible Funded Project Final Report: The round one EDI Challenges flexible funded project “Energising Equity: Co-developing a Framework for the inclusion of neurodivergent energy researchers” final report has been published. IGNITE EDI Web-site Resources: Discover the wealth of information on the IGNITE web-site resources page and submit resources. Membership: Organisations are invited join the network and collaborate with us. You can also find the latest news and events from across the energy research community and beyond. We hope you enjoy reading this edition. Your feedback is always welcome, so feel free to reach out with your thoughts and suggestions. Keep up to date with IGNITE on Social Media or visit our website using the links below. We've decided to leave X and will no longer be posting there, but you can find us on Bluesky - Come and join us!
submit your abstract - call for posters IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min) at the Annual Event 2025. Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please scan the QR code to find out more. There is no charge for attending the event. Travel and carer grants available. Deadline: 24 March 2025 www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy Image designed by Freepik Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite
Front cover from the news digest, Jan 2025 which includes the ignite banner and logo. The banner has a diverse range of people with energy symbols as thought bubbles.
submit your abstract - call for posters IGNITE Network+ Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research EDI projects from across the Energy Research Community are invited to present a poster and flash presentation (2 min) at the Annual Event 2025. Anyone interested in presenting their work should submit an abstract (100-200 words), please scan the QR code to find out more. There is no charge for attending the event. Travel and carer grants available. Deadline: 24 March 2025 www.ignitenetplus.ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy Image designed by Freepik Date & Time: 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2025 🕒 10:00 AM – 16:00 PM Location: 📍 Prince Philip House, London Reserve your spot today! Register for free on Eventbrite
The Annual Event 2025 flyer with IGNITE and EPSRC logos and the IGNITE banner showing people from various social identities with energy speech bubbles. IGNITE Annual Event 2025: Career pathways and opportunities for energy research 📆 30 April 2025 🏓 Prince Philip House SW1Y 5DG/ online Register for free now ➡️ tinyurl.com/IGNITEAnnEvent2025
We are delighted to announce the 2025 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! We are recruiting mentors (facilitators) and mentees (circle participants) to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for applications extended to 10 January 2025. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring
Save the Date!. You're invited to the IGNITE Network (Hybrid) Annual Showcase Event! 30 April 2025, Prince Philip House, London SW1Y 5DG. www.ignitenetplus..ac.uk ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk #DiversityInEnergy
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Front cover of the monthly news digest from November/ December 2024.
We are delighted to announce the 2025 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! We are recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Applications extended 10 January 2025. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring
We are delighted to announce the 2025 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! We are recruiting mentors (facilitators) and mentees (circle participants) to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest deadline extended until 18 Nov 2024. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring
Front cover of the October-24 news digest.
Image with the IGNITE Background image showing drawings of diverse individuals with the ignite flame logo and EPSRC logo with the text: Become an IGNITE Network+ Organisational Member today. Our organisational members work to influence and improve practice through their commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in the energy research sector. Membership is open to those who shares this commitment. Joining the IGNITE Network+ is an opportunity to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to identifying, disseminating and encouraging good practice. Find out more, join the network to provide a collective voice on EDI issues across energy research: tinyurl.com/OrgMember
We are delighted to announce the 2025 launch of the IGNITE mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles! We are recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the Programme to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research. Closing Date for Expressions of Interest 31 October 2024. More information at wwww.ignitenetplus.ac.uk/initiatives/mentoring
Group of six people meeting around a table with the text "IGNITE Mentoring Circles Programme"
Front cover of the August News Digest with the IGNITE Banner and the introductory text.
X post from Royal Society of Chemistry: "Which ice lolly would you put on the primary curriculum? 🍦We are calling for ‘essential experiences’ that help children to understand concepts such as temperature to be included in class time. This will reduce inequalities in STEM education. Our report: https://rsc.li/3X81aNN" Picture of with Two children making ice lollies.
Photo of Dr Litka Milian - a woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a blue jumper, drinking a cup of coffee.
Front cover of the July 2024 news digest.