The inaugural ReNU CDT week took place at Northumbria University in mid-November and was a great opportunity for doctoral candidates in Cohort 1 to interact with industry partners and develop wider skills.

The programme included:

• scientific presentations from the students;
• innovation training from industry;
• presentations from partners including the Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy, Wuhan, China;
• the 6th North East Energy Materials (NEEM) meeting;
• dinner at the Biscuit Factory in Newcastle;
• unconscious bias training; and
• a site visit to the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.