February 2022 - The Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC)

Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ – EDI in the Foundation Industries – Workshop: 23 March, 1pm

Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ has teamed up with Inclusioneering to deliver this workshop exploring equality, diversity and inclusion in the Foundation Industries. Our speakers will establish what EDI means for the sectors and showcase individual and industry perspectives and success stories to encourage an industry-wide discussion about greater diversity and inclusion. This event will include […]

Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ – funding for small projects – 1 March 2022, 2pm

The Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ has funding available for small projects of between 3 and 6 months duration. The TFIN+ is keen to attract applicants who are currently Post-Doctoral Researchers and who may wish to explore ideas that may have a transformative impact on the foundation industries (glass, metals, cements, ceramics, paper and bulk chemicals). […]

Scottish Government Consultation on draft Hydrogen Action Plan: IDRIC’s response

IDRIC recently welcomed the opportunity to submit a response to the Scottish Government consultation on its Draft Hydrogen Action Plan. Hydrogen plays a strategic role for industrial decarbonisation and industry is already a key driver of hydrogen innovation and demand. IDRIC’s research and innovation portfolio brings together the UK’s leading academic experts from over 20 universities […]

Latest IDRIC Research Paper – Decarbonisation of the Ceramics industry

Our latest IDRIC Research Paper has been published titled: “Decarbonizing the ceramics industry: A systematic and critical review of policy options, developments and sociotechnical systems” Highlights of the Paper include: This review identifies carbon-intensive processes in the ceramics industry. Presents decarbonising innovations, practices, and potential transformations. Presents promising avenues for future research. No agreed consensus on […]

Transforming Foundation Industries Network – Funding Calls

Transforming Foundation Industries Network+ has launched two funding calls, including an open Early Career Research call and on the theme ‘Next Generation and Intelligent Processes’. Deadline: 1st April 2022. More information here: Funding Opportunities – TFINetwork+ (tfinetworkplus.org)

IDRIC Engagement Events – Spring and Summer 2022

IDRIC is currently planning a number of Partner events taking place over the next four months. We are working towards an in person event in June, a range of online events leading up to that as well as ramping up direct engagement with clusters. We are currently in contact with our partners to let them […]

UKCCSRC Spring 2022 Conference

IDRIC is taking part in a UKCCSRC Conference in April in Sheffield. The theme for the conference is ‘Building capacity for CCS deployment’. More information can be found here: UKCCSRC Spring 2022 Conference – 20-21 April 2022: Building capacity for CCS deployment – UKCCSRC

UK – China Decarbonisation Global Expert Mission, February 2022

IDRIC is taking part in an online Global Expert Mission focusing on UK and Chinese Decarbonisation. The event is taking place between 17-24th February 2022.