Driving Sustainable Energy Technologies via Industry-Academia Collaboration

Industry-academia engagement event for the University of Cambridge's new Sustainable Energy Materials (SEM) PhD Programme

Join us on 16 January 2025 for an in-depth look at the University of Cambridge’s Sustainable Energy Materials (SEM) PhD Programme. The one-day event will provide a comprehensive overview of the SEM initiative, featuring research presentations on cutting-edge projects and academic-industry collaborations across Cambridge. Attendees will be able to learn more about the SEM programme, explore ways to engage, and connect with leading researchers and industry partners.

Industry Talks:
Industry representatives are invited to deliver a 5-minute presentation, providing an overview of their organization, including its core activities, areas of expertise, and ongoing or future initiatives related to the event's theme. This is an opportunity to highlight your organization's role in the field, showcase collaboration opportunities, and connect with academics at the University of Cambridge.

Poster Presentations:
Attendees are invited to participate in the event by presenting a poster. This is an excellent opportunity to share your research, projects, or innovative ideas with a diverse audience. Poster presentations are open to all, and participants are encouraged to sign up to showcase their work, foster discussions, and build connections.

The SEM PhD Programme is a new, interdisciplinary initiative designed to drive innovation and industry collaboration in the field of sustainable energy materials. This 3.5-year programme unites expertise from across physical sciences and engineering at Cambridge, training PhD candidates to tackle the challenges of developing materials for energy generation, storage, and efficient use—critical to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The SEM PhD Programme invites industry partners to collaborate closely with Cambridge researchers, offering a rare opportunity to influence the direction of next-generation energy materials research. A transformative opportunity for industry leaders seeking to invest in sustainable energy solutions, accelerate innovation, and cultivate talent at the forefront of energy materials science. By participating, industry partners gain access to leveraged funding from the University and benefit from collaborating with multiple disciplines, ensuring students develop a broad skill set aligned with industry needs. Through this partnership, companies can co-define research projects, helping shape the skills and knowledge of future recruits and directly influencing the PhD training process to maximise recruitment potential.

By partnering with the SEM PhD Programme, companies benefit from matched University funding, early insights into commercialisation opportunities, and access to a collaborative forum for knowledge-sharing within Cambridge’s research ecosystem. Industry partners also receive streamlined access to Cambridge’s resources, including specialised labs and connections to a global alumni network, supporting long-term innovation in sustainable energy materials.

For more information on SEM PhD programme please visit: https://www.phy.cam.ac.uk/students/postgraduate-admissions-option-2/phd-sustainable-energy-materials-innovations

For any questions and information on how to get involved, please email: sem-phd@phy.cam.ac.uk 

Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/driving-sustainable-energy-technologies-v...