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More investment needed in GW4 region to reach Net Zero according to new report
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Further investment is needed across South Wales and Western England in order to reach Net Zero targets according to a new report undertaken by GW4 academics and published by the Western Gateway Partnership.
The report lays bare the gap between the current energy system demands and the green energy infrastructure currently under construction across the area. The study, carried out by the Supergen Energy Networks (SEN) Hub, maps the current energy system and highlights several options which show the area is well placed to export green energy to the rest of the UK, including the potential to produce low carbon hydrogen to store energy and support a hydrogen ecosystem.
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GW4 awards 18 new seed funding projects
GW4 has awarded funding to 18 Humanities and Social Sciences researchers from eight universities, as part of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (BA ECRN) South West Hub.
The pilot scheme, and £45k funding, enables early, innovative activity where ECRs can test out new ideas and partnerships to generate novel results with the aim of securing more substantial funding in the future.
The projects cover a range of research areas including mental health, archival forensic practices and the use of play and immersive technologies to transform household perceptions of energy consumption.
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Researchers inspired to ‘reimagine academia’
This year’s GW4 Crucible Alumni Network event focused on helping our Cruciblees foster renewed energy in their research, provide opportunities for thought-provoking conversations and connect with expert guest speakers.
Cruciblees who attended the event said they enjoyed hearing the experiences of others, and as a result of attending the event would push themselves outside of their comfort zones and work to maintain connections and network with colleagues from across the institutions.
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GW4 Opinion: from researcher to research leader
Hear from two of this year’s GW4 Cruciblees, Dr Josie Henley a Research Associate at The Centre for Trials Research, Cardiff University and Dr Irene Salvo a Lecturer in Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exeter on how the residential labs and masterclasses helped them think across disciplines and move from researcher to research leader.
The theme for GW4 Crucible 2022 focused on ‘Building Back Better: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing Research’.
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GW4’s Net Zero research strengths to be highlighted at Western Gateway Development Conference
GW4’s Net Zero Research Development Manager, Dr Katie Lidster, will be presenting our academic expertise and showcasing how our regional assets can support innovative projects to accelerate the government’s national net zero clean energy ambitions.
Dr Lidster will be joined by key stakeholders and policy makers at the Western Gateway Development Conference taking place on Tuesday 8th November.
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GW4 living labs: Scope 3 and the road to Net Zero
The GW4 Climate Alliance has launched a six-month pilot project to establish a ‘Living Labs’ network across Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter universities.
The project, funded by a £50K investment from the GW4 Alliance, aims to accelerate the transition towards net zero university campuses – a process that will impact many activities including research, learning and teaching, on-site operations, and supply chains.
The next workshop, taking place in Bristol on Wednesday 30th November, will explore practical steps Universities and their external partners can take to tackle Scope 3 emissions including supply chains and travel.
If you are interested in attending please email GW4 Climate Alliance
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GW4 Diversity in Postgraduate Research - thinking beyond admissions
This symposium, held in Bristol on Wednesday 7th December, aims to bring together academic, professional services staff and postgraduate research students across the GW4 Alliance universities to consider diversity and inclusivity across the postgraduate research student journey.
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GW4 £5K Development Awards
GW4 Alliance researchers can apply for one-off awards up to £5K thanks to a new funding scheme.
The GW4 Building Communities Development Awards will support new, and advance existing, collaborations across the GW4 universities by funding single activities or resources. The small awards can be used for a variety of purposes, such as developing stakeholder relationships, seminars, community workshops, or public engagement activities.
Projects which include external partners are encouraged, although not required.
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