- Date
- 4th March 2026
- Categories
- Gender, equity & social inclusion (GESI), Workshop
We are pleased to invite applications for a one-day interactive workshop entitled: Integrating Gender Equity and Inclusive Practices for Just & Sustainable Energy Transitions, taking place on 9th of April 2026 at Loughborough University.
Workshop Date and Time: 09 April 2026, 9.30-16:30
Location: Martin Hall, Loughborough University
Workshop Overview
Energy transitions are not neutral. Without deliberate design, they risk reproducing inequalities across gender, disability, poverty, displacement, age, and geography. This interactive workshop equips participants with practical tools to:
- Identify how transition pathways can generate or reduce inequities
- Integrate inclusive design principles into research and policy
- Develop justice-based interventions for energy systems
- Critically assess governance, finance, and infrastructure decisions
- Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and proposal development
The workshop combines brainstorming sessions, scenario-based group work, and peer critique. Participants will work through real-world cases and leave with transferable methods applicable to their own research.
What You Will Gain
By the end of the session, participants will:
- Understand how energy transitions intersect with social inequalities
- Apply structured tools for inclusive energy design
- Develop confidence in integrating equity into funding proposals
- Build peer networks across disciplines
- Strengthen impact pathways for research
Who Is This For?
This workshop is designed for:
- Early Career Researchers (PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, research fellows)
- Researchers working on energy, climate, net zero, infrastructure, development, or urban transitions
- Those interested in gender equity, social inclusion, and justice in energy systems
- Scholars seeking practical tools to strengthen funding proposals, impact design, and policy engagement
We particularly encourage applications from researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups.
How to Apply
Complete the short registration form via this Registration link
Important Notes
- Application deadline is 15 March 2026.
- Successful applicants will be notified by 18 March 2026.
- The event is free to attend, but advance registration is required as places are limited. We can contribute up to £70-100 towards travel and caring support to reduce barriers to participation.
Contact
For further information and enquiry, please contact Dr Serena Saligari on s.saligari@lboro.ac.uk
Organisers
• Dr Serena Saligari
• Dr Rihab Khalid
• Dr Samir Thapa
This workshop is funded by the ERA C-DICE Community Fund and supported by Loughborough University.
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Featured Infographic: Courtesy of JustGESI.