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REF 2021 results demonstrate power of research collaboration across GW4
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The strength of research efforts across the GW4 Alliance institutions has been highlighted in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results.
The results, published on 12 May, emphasise research excellence across the GW4 universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter as well as the breadth and depth of research activity.
Dr Jenkinson said the results “reflect the commitment of our universities to delivering research with real-world impact, tackling major societal, global and industrial challenges”.
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Funding boost for GW4 university projects to achieve net zero
Funding has been awarded to three GW4 university projects as part of a £18.9 million investment to support the drive towards net zero.
Research initiatives at the universities of Bath, Bristol and Exeter are among nine projects that have received grants from the Research England UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF). The pilot scheme aims to explore how UKRPIF-funded research centres and facilities can be enhanced to address net zero carbon emission targets.
The cash boost further strengthens the collective research expertise and capabilities within the Alliance, supporting work being delivered by the GW4 Climate Alliance and the GW4 Accelerating to Net Zero transformational programme.
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Creating a social science park to tackle major societal challenges
Chris Taylor, Professor of Social Sciences and Academic Director of the new Social Science Research Park at Cardiff University, has written a GW4 Opinion piece explaining how this new centre will foster new interdisciplinary ways of working
The flagship building, which forms part of the University’s £300m Innovation Campus, brings together 12 social science research groups alongside entrepreneurs, student start-ups, academic spinouts, third sector and public sector organisations – all attempting to address international, national and local societal challenges.
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Can you help map energy systems across our area?
The Supergen Energy Networks (SEN) Hub, supported by the Western Gateway partnership and the GW4 Alliance, is leading a whole systems project to better understand the complex interactions and inter-dependencies of our regional energy needs, to deliver a first-phase full energy system study for the area.
As part of this work, the SEN Hub is seeking information from businesses, industry, and researchers on current and future energy projects, including technologies for generation, conversion, and end-use of electricity, heat, gas, hydrogen, and other fuels. They would like to know the types of technologies and infrastructure involved, their capacities, installation year (or expected installation year), and specific locations.
Have your say; get in touch by emailing Dr Francisca Jalil-Vega, project lead at the University of Bristol: f.jalil-vega@bristol.ac.uk.
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Final event in GW4 PGR and ECR career webinar series
Come and discover top tips from a panel of senior academics from a range of disciplines on what they look for when recruiting new lecturers.
Our panellists will share insights and advice on what to highlight in applications to help you stand out when applying for academic roles. The webinar takes place on 14 June, 12.30 – 2pm.
Register here.
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Join Net Zero Challenges in Aviation event
The University of Bristol and GW4 are delighted to invite you to a Net Zero Challenges in Aviation Event.
We will bring together academia, policymakers, major industry and SMEs to build the collaborations needed to address the challenges that we face in the race to net zero. This event, on 10 June, will host keynotes from across the sector who will highlight their challenges, funding opportunities, policy interests and areas of priority as they work towards decarbonising aviation.
Register here by 1 June.
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Virtual showcase of imaging research
The Mireille Gillings Neuroimaging Centre is holding an online event to showcase the University of Exeter’s new imaging facilities and the opportunities it provides for commercial and academic activities.
Featuring speakers from pharmaceutical company Roche, clinical imaging centre Invicro, the NIHR Clinical Research Network South West and the College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter. The event takes place on 10 June, 1pm - 4pm.
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Get involved in the CSCT Summer Showcase 2022
Learn more about the latest in sustainability and the circular economy, at the University of Bath’s Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) annual conference.
The multi-disciplinary summer showcase, taking place on 27-28 June, will feature a range of research topics presented by selected speakers, and offer the opportunity to network with key leaders and collaborators in academia and industry.
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