Digital Futures & Sustainable Futures PhD Workshop

[University of Manchester Staff and Student Only | In-person]

Location: Engineering Building B | Room: 2B.025

Join us to explore interdisciplinary research and synergies in the fields of digital technology and sustainability. We welcome PhD students from The University of Manchester who are conducting research in these areas and are interested in exchanging ideas and knowledge on emerging challenges.

This exclusive workshop aims to showcase PhD research at the forefront of digital and sustainability topics, encourage collaboration between the two fields, and stimulate inspiration and ideas for translating research into solutions for real-world problems.

What to expect:

· Research Platforms introductions

· PhD lightning talks

· World cafe - Brainstorming activity on digital and sustainable challenges and opportunities

· Networking

To whet your appetite, here are some of the discussion topics you can expect:

· Digital footprint

· Digital infrastructure

· Circular economy

· Opportunities and consequences of digital technology

We are looking for PhD students to present their research

This will be an interdisciplinary group, so it’s an opportunity to share your knowledge outside of your usual field and to develop interesting conversations and new perspectives on your work.

If you would like to present your research which has a digital or sustainable element, please contact kitty.lo@manchester.ac.uk by 21st October 2024, 5pm. Speaker spaces are limited, so we recommend reaching out at your earliest convenience to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

Cancelling your ticket

To ensure each table has a good mix of students from different disciplines, we will create a seating plan in advance. Therefore, if you cannot attend the event, please notify [email protected] or cancel your ticket through Eventbrite.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and insight on how we can solve current issues through interdisciplinary research! | Registration begins at 12:30PM.

About Digital Futures:

Digital Futures is a highly interdisciplinary network that operates across the whole range of The University’s digital research. We aim to present a coherent overview of The University of Manchester's digital research activity to external stakeholders and bring together research communities to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.

Connect with Digital Futures:

• Digital Futures Website
• Digital Futures Twitter/X
• Digital Futures Newsletter
• Digital Futures LinkedIn
• Digital Futures Email

About Sustainable Futures:

Sustainable Futures brings together the unique depth and breadth of internationally leading research at The University of Manchester and builds on The University’s track record of successful interdisciplinary working, to produce highly integrative and truly sustainable solutions to urgent environmental challenges.

Connect with Sustainable Futures:

• Sustainable Futures Website
• Sustainable Futures Newsletter
• Sustainable Futures Twitter /X
• Sustainable Futures Linkedin

Host or Publisher Digital Futures