Tuesday 4th February 2025, 12:30pm – 4:30pm (venue/room tbc)

Sustainability diagram - Economic, environment and social image

SustainNET have developed a Sustainability Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy, and we are working on clear objectives to drive measurable outcomes. 

We will be hosting a series of workshops to share our vision for the strategy and provide opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration across core research areas (Engineering, Food Production and Consumption, Business and Education) and beyond. We invite you to the launch of the Green Minds at Work Series, which coincides with the 5 year anniversary of SustainNET. 

It will take place on:

  • Tuesday 4th February 12:30pm – 4:30pm
  • 12:30pm – 14:30pm Provocations: Do you have the missing expertise and a desire to collaborate?
  • 14:30pm – 16:30pm Workshops: Adding value to interdisciplinary sustainability research

This event is for researchers (early career and experienced) who are passionate about improving planetary health, for all species that inhabit it. To book a place, complete the registration form.

PresenterFocus AreaTitleExpertise Required
Dr Thomas JohnEngineeringDesign and development of a clean smart energy system– Engineers
– Computer Scientists
– Social and Health Scientists
– Educationists
Dr Amee Yostrakul
Prof Christopher Dent
Dr Ufuk Alpsahin-Cullen		BusinessSustainable Business Modal Innovation in Indepentdent Coffee shops in the UK

Trade and circular economy		– Connections/Networks with independent coffee sector, traders
– Agricultural Economists
– Commodity Trade Experts
– Social Scientists/Psychologists
Dr Sven BatkeBiologyThe Greenhouse Innovation Consortium (GIC) – improving the UK greenhouse sector– Economist
– Computer Scientist
– Social and Health Scientists
– Educationists
Dr Andrew Watkins
Dr Peter Craine
Dr Heather Marshall		EducationHow can school based Geography Departments Drive Sustainability in Secondary Schools and Foster Whole-School Collaboration?– Experienced Researcher

Please contact Claire Blennerhassett if you have any questions: [email protected].