AI & Sustainability PhD Workshop

[University of Manchester Staff and Student Only | In-person]

Location: to be confirmed

Be part of an engaging workshop that delves into interdisciplinary research and partnerships between AI and sustainability. We invite PhD students from The University of Manchester who are interested in or whose work intersects with these fields to attend and exchange ideas and insights on emerging challenges.

This exclusive event will highlight cutting-edge PhD research, foster collaboration across disciplines and spark inspiration for transforming academic work into practical solutions for real-world issues.

To secure your spot at the event, make sure you fully complete the registration and enter your details in all the required fields.

What to expect:

· Research Platforms introductions

· PhD lightning talks

· World cafe - Brainstorming activity on digital and sustainable challenges and opportunities

· Networking/ funding opportunities

We are looking for PhD students to present their research

This will be an interdisciplinary group, so it’s an opportunity to share your knowledge outside of your usual field and to develop interesting conversations and new perspectives on your work.

If you would like to present your research which has a digital or sustainable element, please contact kitty.lo@manchester.ac.uk by 23rd October 2025. Speaker spaces are limited, so we recommend reaching out at your earliest convenience to secure your spot and avoid disappointment.

Cancelling your ticket

If you cannot attend the event, please notify kitty.lo@manchester.ac.uk or cancel your ticket through Eventbrite.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts and insight on how we can solve current issues through interdisciplinary research!

About Digital Futures:

Digital Futures is a highly interdisciplinary network that operates across the whole range of The University’s digital research. We aim to present a coherent overview of The University of Manchester's digital research activity to external stakeholders and bring together research communities to explore new research areas and address strategic opportunities.

Connect with Digital Futures:

• Digital Futures Website
• Digital Futures Bluesky
• Digital Futures Newsletter
• Digital Futures LinkedIn
• Digital Futures Email

About Sustainable Futures:

Sustainable Futures brings together the unique depth and breadth of internationally leading research at The University of Manchester and builds on The University’s track record of successful interdisciplinary working, to produce highly integrative and truly sustainable solutions to urgent environmental challenges.

Connect with Sustainable Futures:

• Sustainable Futures Website
• Sustainable Futures Newsletter
• Sustainable Futures Bluesky
• Sustainable Futures Linkedin