The IGNITE Network+ aims to support sustainable, abundant, clean and equitable energy for all, by harnessing the talents of energy researchers from all backgrounds. The current lack of diversity in energy researchers stems not from a lack of interest, talent or ambition in underrepresented individuals, but from systemic inequalities in UK systems and institutions. The IGNITE Network+ will address diversity issues by: collecting data that can expose systemic inequality; designing, testing and implementing disruptive initiatives; monitoring the success of interventions and activities; identifying, disseminating and encouraging good practice. In parallel, we will work to support individuals from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds through a mixture of organisational interventions, mentorship, advice and advocacy.
To achieve the changes to energy systems needed to meet net-zero carbon by 2050 requires innovation, and its translation into industry, at pace. Increased diversity in energy researchers will significantly improve our chances of success. Research has shown that diversity in the workforce, if managed effectively, increases innovation, brings greater scientific impact and improves economic growth. Despite an increasing societal awareness of the value of equality and diversity, a decade of diversity initiatives has had little effect. UK engineering, in particular, has some of the poorest diversity statistics in Europe: 8% of professional engineers are female and 6% are black and minority ethnic (BAME), this compares to UK population statistics of 51% and 14% respectively. Reliable data on other forms of diversity such as disability and sexual orientation in engineering are unavailable.
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- University Of Strathclyde, Dept Of Civil & Environmental Engineering,united Kingdom
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- Higher Education
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- Glasgow
Ignite Network+ Questions
Ignite Network+'s website is https://gow.epsrc.ukri.org/NGBOViewGrant.aspx
Ignite Network+'s LinkedIn profile is https://uk.linkedin.com/company/ignitenetworkplus
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Ignite Network+'s industry is
Higher Education
Ignite Network+'s top competitors are
European Youth Energy Network - Eyen,
Regen,
Powering Asia,
Bekk Research Support,
Esmap - Energy Sector Management Assistance Program,
Energyz Black,
Women's Engineering Society,
Renewableni,
Gesgb (Geoscience Energy Society Of Great Britain),
Global Wind Energy Council (Gwec).
Ignite Network+'s categories are Higher Education
Ignite Network+'s founding year is 2022
