Welcome
We’re delighted to have you join us for the Climate + Researcher Synergy Day!
This page contains the programme and event information. Any updates to timings or speakers will be reflected here.
We hope you enjoy the day and have the opportunity to connect with colleagues and speakers.
Event Programme
An opportunity to arrive, settle in, and begin informal networking.
- Introduction of the purpose and structure of the Synergy Day and the upcoming 3 day training programme.
- Synergy Projects—what they are, how they work, and why they matter for Climate + Co-Centre collaboration.
- Identify key themes of shared interest across Climate +.
- Prioritise themes for early career researchers (ECRs) to explore during the following 3 day training programme.
- See the full range of research currently underway across the Climate + Co-Centre.
- Spot potential synergy opportunities across disciplines, methods, datasets, and thematic areas
Intention: Themes drawn from pre-meeting survey feedback and the Synergy Board
Activity:
- 10 mins: Introductions
- 10 mins: Review and reflect on survey results for your table’s theme
- 25 mins: Pitch and explore potential areas for deeper investigation
Outcome: Each table identifies up to three potential pitch ideas, suitable for developmentinto a policy brief, working synthesis, or exploratory topic.
Networking & informal discussions
Activity:
- Groups refine their three selected concepts into 2minute pitch summaries.
- Presentation of 15 pitches (3 from each of the 5 roundtables).
- Group voting to select the final four priority topics for the skills training phase.
Outcome: A clear, collaborative selection of the four most strategic and compelling areas for exploration over the coming days
Coffee and informal networking
Activity:
- ECRs self-organise into four working groups based on the selected topics.
- Groups confirm focus areas, begin early scoping, and prepare for the three day training programme.
Outcome: Four fully formed working groups leave with a defined topic, agreed focus, and an initial plan, ready to begin structured collaboration during the 3day training programme
Summary of insights from the day. Confirmation of next steps and expectations for the training period.
Garden Party at The Pavillion Bar overlooking the main playing field. A relaxed opportunity to unwind and continue building connections across Climate +.