Latest news
24-04-2023 - Mineral Resources for Energy Transition - New Centre for Doctoral Training Funding Offered by NERC
Through this Centre for Doctoral Training - Mineral Resources for Energy Transition, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) is offering funding to deliver a new NERC centre for doctoral training (CDT) in mineral resources for the energy transition. The aim is to minimise the environmental impacts of responsibly securing the mineral resources that underpin all manufacturing and infrastructure development in the UK. They are essential to achieve the global energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The CDTs will train a community of interdisciplinary challenge-led researchers who will identify and deliver 'real world' integrated solutions across entire mineral value chains to address net zero challenges and deliver positive outcomes for business and the environment.
[...]