Sustainable Plastics Sandpit Event
Join us for an exciting one-day event facilitated by Christine Bell and led by Prof. Stefan Bon, focused on advancing research in Sustainable Plastics.
Through interactive sessions, you'll gain valuable skills, expand your interdisciplinary network, and explore collaborative research opportunities. This event will bring together colleagues from all disciplines and offer the opportunity to discuss and highlight innovative approaches to reducing plastic waste, discussing the appropriateness of alternatives being our only option and ways we can explore through our research to support these objectives.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to apply for pump-prime funding following the workshop to support interdisciplinary research initiatives.
This event is held in conjunction with Interdisciplinary Research: Spotlight on SustainabilityLink opens in a new window, bringing together experts from diverse fields to drive impactful solutions for a more sustainable future.
Date: 13th March 2025, 09.30 – 15.30 hrs
Venue: The ClimbLink opens in a new window, The Junction Building, University of Warwick
Who should attend:
This event is open to early career researchers (up to and including Assistant Prof level) or technical colleagues. Please use the drop down on the registration page to identify your career stage.
What to expect:
- A full day of interactive learning and networking
- Workshops led by expert facilitator Christine Bell
- Gain skills in proposal writing, networking, and more
- Apply for grants of £1k-£5k to support your research projects! (Applications open after the event, deadline to submit 28th March 2025. Please note applications will only be accepted by those who attended the full day event.)
Don't miss this opportunity to:
- Advance your research expertise
- Network with fellow early career researchers
- Apply to secure funding for your innovative projects
Key dates:
13th March: Facilitated sandpit with networking opportunities. Funding application opens.
28th March: Funding applications close
7th April: Outcomes announced
14th April: Project start
31st July: Project end
Limited spaces available! Register now!
Should you have any queries please email Rachael Kirwan at or James Dayus
Many thanks for your interest and look forward to seeing you there!
This form is closed and is no longer accepting any submissions. Thank you for your time. Please email R.L.Kirwan@warwick.ac.uk