Applications Open: Participatory Workshop on Integrating Gender Equity and Inclusive Practices for Just & Sustainable Energy Transitions
We are delighted to announce that JustGESI Research Associates Dr Serena Saligari and Dr Rihab Khalid of Loughborough University have been awarded funding from the ERA/C‑DICE Community Fund to deliver a workshop on Gender Equity and Inclusive Practices for Just and Sustainable Energy Transitions. Applications are now open, and we warmly invite interested researchers to apply. Please see the details below:
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
Application deadline: 15 March 2026
Successful applicants 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.
For further information and enquiry, please contact:
Dr Serena Saligari - s.saligari@lboro.ac.uk
Organisers
This workshop is funded by the ERA C-DICE Community Fund and supported by Loughborough University.
