Supergen Bioenergy Hub Post COP Mop

Early career researchers (ECRs) from our SHARE Network, and Supergen Bioenergy Hub members, can register to attend our Post COP Mop!

Across this two day event, hosted at Aberystwyth University on 7-8 December 2021, we will:

• Reflect on COP26 and the implications for bioenergy research
• Consider policy engagement and the development of the UK Biomass Strategy
• Explore training and development needs of the ECR community
• Have the opportunity to be in-person, attend the Hub Christmas meal and do site visits to see some bioenergy crops!

For SHARE members, the Hub will cover the costs of accommodation and meals when at Aberystwyth University, and SHARE members can apply for a travel bursary to cover the cost of their journey to and from the venue.

Accomodation will be in the Aberystwyth University Bunkhouse, more details of which can be found here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/visitors/bunkhouse/

Outline Agenda Day 1 (Subject to change)

13:00 – Arrival, networking lunch and icebreaker activities

14:30 – Session 1: Reflecting on COP26, with updates from people who attended, discussion on outcomes, and their impacts for bioenergy research in the future.

15:45 – Break

16:00  – Session 2: Biomass for net zero, policy engagement on the development of the UK’s biomass strategy.

17:00 – Poster & Flash Talk Session: ECRs can bring posters used from previous conferences to present to the Hub community, deliver short talks on their research, and discuss public engagement.

19:00 – Quiz & Christmas Meal

Outline Agenda Day 2 (Subject to change)

09:00 – Session 3: Training and Development, briefing from ECRs that have been on secondments, discussion on what training needs ECRs have and would like support for

10:30 – Site visits

13:00 – Lunch and wrap up session

14:00 – Departure

These plans are subject to change due to local Covid-19 restrictions.