The TFI Network+ is looking to fund high quality projects that, with industrial participation, have potential to drive transformative impact in the foundation industries, and will also enhance the career of the applicant. They would particularly welcome participation from companies who don’t have much experience of working with the Foundation Industries, but see potential to […]
TFI Network+ Early Career Researcher Open Funding Call
The TFI Network+ is looking to fund high quality projects that, with industrial participation, have potential to drive transformative impact in the foundation industries, and will also enhance the career of the applicant. They would particularly welcome participation from companies who don’t have much experience of working with the Foundation Industries, but see potential to […]
IDRIC’s Statement on the Hydrogen Investor Roadmap
IDRIC’s Response to British Energy Security Strategy
Dubai – Expo 2020 & Heriot-Watt University
New PhDs at IDRIC
We are looking for creative, multidisciplinary, and highly motivated researchers to join our team at the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) at Heriot-Watt University to conduct research on key technologies for industrial decarbonisation. We are able to offer 6 Funded PhD studentships (1 per project) starting this year. The projects are as follows: […]
Energy in Buildings & Industry
IDRIC’s Director, Prof. Maroto-Valer was featured in Energy in Buildings & Industry this week. Prof Maroto-Valer talks about time-sensitive targets that are encouraging the development of innovative ways to improve processes and push boundaries
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 […]