Workshop: Discover the carbon impact of your research

Are you interested in understanding the potential carbon emissions impact of your research and how to demonstrate its wider environmental value?

Join our two-day Carbon Impact Assessment Workshop, designed to introduce researchers to the principles of avoided carbon emissions assessment and provide practical experience applying a recognised assessment framework to real-world research projects.

Why attend?

As funders, institutions and stakeholders increasingly focus on environmental impact, understanding how research can contribute to carbon reduction has never been more important. This workshop series will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to assess the potential carbon impact of your research and communicate its value more effectively. Dr Bryony Bowman from the University of Birmingham will lead the workshop, and provide support to apply the framework across a range of research projects.

Day 1:
• Explore the principles of avoided carbon impact assessment for research.
• Understand the purpose and value of carbon impact assessments.
• Consider how assessments can add value to existing and future research.

Day 2:
• Apply the framework through practical, interactive activities.
• Explore real-world case studies.
• Apply the framework to your own research or innovation project.

Attendance at Day 1 is required to attend Day 2.

For Day 2, participants will need to have a project that is underway or close to completion and is at a stage where its carbon impact can be meaningfully quantified and assessed.

Who is it for?

The workshop is open to anyone involved in research and innovation, including researchers, research support professionals and industry professionals interested in understanding and evidencing the environmental impact of research and innovation.