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UKERC summer school in global Just Transition: Equity in net zero

9.11.2023

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Supergen are partnering with UKERC to host their International Summer School in Global Just Transition: Equity in Net Zero. Links to the UKERC article, summer school programme and application form can be found below. Application deadline 05/04/2023

We are delighted to announce that we are partnering with UKERC and others to host UKERC’s summer school in Global Just Transition: Equity in Net Zero. The following information about the Summer school has been taken from the UKERC website:

Summer school format
The event will have an international, interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach throughout the week-long programme, which focuses on a global just transition and equity in net zero. The summer school will develop the next generation of academics, decision-makers and professionals currently completing their doctoral training, and will help them appreciate both the complexities and opportunities related to the global implementation of net zero. Early career researchers[1] are also welcome to apply.

The event will be an engaging mix of lectures and skills-based workshops, along with networking opportunities. It will also include a focus on a problem-based scenario developed in collaboration with key stakeholders, the output from which will support real life decision making and solutions. The programme will also include social events and site visits to maximise opportunities for attendees to interact with each other and develop networks with like-minded individuals.

Key information
The summer school will take place in Newcastle 19-23 June 2023, and we are opening applications on the 27th of February. We are keen to see applications from CDT and DTP students across the UK, and international students.

The fee for participating in the summer school is £400, which includes accommodation, meals, site visits and local transfers within Newcastle. Students are expected to pay for their travel to and from Newcastle and visas where applicable, and any additional expenses incurred outside of the summer school. Financial assistance for travel and visas will also be available to support 20 students of lesser means to attend. With the global aspect of the summer school in mind, we are particularly keen to welcome students from Africa, Asia, the Pacific, the Caribbean, and South and Central America.

The deadline for applications is 12.00 GMT, Thursday 5 April, 2023. Applications will go through a two-stage process, with initial eligibility screening undertaken by UKERC, after which Part B of the application form will then anonymised before it is reviewed by the summer school steering group. For more information about the review process, please see page 3 of the application form.

We are keen to see applications from a large, diverse group of students, both nationally and internationally so please circulate this page to networks and colleagues as appropriate.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact ukerc@ucl.ac.uk.

UKERC summer school article: International Summer School in Global Just Transition: Equity in Net Zero | UKERC | The UK Energy Research Centre

Summer school programme (draft): Summer-School-Programme_Draft.pdf (d2e1qxpsswcpgz.cloudfront.net)

Summer school application form: Summer-School-Application-Form.docx (live.com)

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