Now Recruiting: IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles

The IGNITE Network+ is delighted to announce the launch of the IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme: Action Learning Circles. They are now recruiting facilitators and circle participants to take part in the IGNITE Network+ Mentoring Programme 2025 to support researchers from underrepresented and minoritised groups in energy research.  The closing date for expressions of interest is 31 October 2024 to attend a briefing session on 4 November 2024, 10am.

The aim of the IGNITE Network+ Action Learning Circles is to support career advancement, facilitate networking and develop a community of researchers in energy, across academia and industry. Participants will have the opportunity to share lived experiences and to support one another.

This innovative approach to mentoring will enable participants to find peers with diverse backgrounds and experiences who share common interests or learning objectives, to focus on the personal development of those involved, to grow and learn together as a small group (up to 5) which is facilitated by a more senior individual.  . 

Action learning circles will be reflexive and co-created. Therefore, you should be able to fully commit to the process before completing an expression of interest to participate and be able to engage meaningfully.  It is our intention that this pilot programme will:

·         be inclusive and centred around people.

·         be useful, new and innovative and does not replicate what already exists in your own University.

·         make you accountable for your own personal development goals.

The programme will commence in late January 2025 for 6 months.