Sustainability Spotlight: Mapping Sustainability Research at Warwick
Date: Thursday 4th July 2024
Time: 09:30 - 14:00
Venue: Wolfson Research Exchange, Library, Warwick University
Background
On April 29, 2024, the University of Warwick launched six new Research Spotlight initiatives aimed at cultivating interdisciplinary research capability and fostering a vibrant interdisciplinary research culture both within and beyond the university. One of these initiatives is the Sustainability Spotlight, intending to bring together a community of researchers working on sustainability.
Aim of the event
We aim to develop ‘an interconnected web of meaningful relationships’ across and beyond Warwick, with a focus on sustainability in line with the University’s Sustainability & Research Strategies. To do so, the Sustainability Spotlight is organising a “time to talk” event on 4 July 2024 (9.00-14.00), to bring together internal stakeholders across Warwick, to conjointly develop the Spotlight’s strategic priorities and formulate its key cross-cutting activities for the future.
What will happen on the day
- At the event, there will be an opportunity to learn more about the Sustainability Spotlight at Warwick
- Through facilitated networking and a mini road-mapping activity, participants will identify ways to engage with the Spotlight, and network with other researchers. Particular focus will be on the ECRs and ways to integrate them the Spotlight
- There will also be a roundtable discussion on how the Sustainability Spotlight could contribute to Warwick’s wider Sustainability Strategy, regionally, nationally and globally.
Who should attend
Researchers and professional staff at all levels who are involved in sustainable research at Warwick are encouraged to join us. We welcome diverse voices as we collaborate to shape the future of interdisciplinary sustainability research excellence at Warwick.
What is the Sustainability Spotlight?
The Sustainability Spotlight currently brings together five large research networks spanning the University’s three faculties, schools, and research centres:
• The Institute for Global Sustainable Development (IGSD), the lead of the initiative
• Complex environmental systems
• Sustainable societies and innovation
• Sustainable critical materials
Our vision is to continue a thriving community to support Sustainability research at Warwick and beyond.
Programme
| Time | Activity |
| 09:30 |
Arrival and Registration |
| 09:50 |
Getting Started: Sustainability Connection Building |
| 10:05 | The Sustainabililty Spotlight Ambitions and Overview of our Launch
|
| 10:25 |
Horizon Scanning
What are our experiences of sustainability networks/research at Warwick? What opportunities are there for strengthening and integrating interdisciplinary collaboration?
|
| 11:05 |
Interdisciplinary Collaborations
How can we ensure researchers at all levels are prepared to submit large interdisciplinary bids? What are the best ways/practice to build a joined-up platform for ECRs across Warwick working on sustainability? |
| 11:40 | Break |
| 12:05 |
Making an Impact How can we use the Sustainability Spotlight to increase the visibility of our Sustainability Research nationally and internationally? What are the pathways for more impactful sustainability research |
| 12:40 |
Fireside Chat, Reflective Summary and Next Steps |
| 12:55 | Wrap Up |
| 13:00 |
NetworkingLunch |