Co-created Futures Conference

This conference will convene academics, policymakers, industry and community partners to showcase co-developed and co-produced environmental sustainability research across three themes:

Materials: Sustainable resource management, circular economy design, sustainable innovation

Energy: Transitioning to renewable sources, decarbonisation strategies and energy justice

Nature: Equitable land stewardship, sustainable agriculture and ecosystem restoration, conserving habitats, enhancing ecological networks, implementing nature-based solutions.

Keynote Speaker: Abigail Herron

Global Head of Health and Nature Policy at Aviva Investors, Abigail will share insights on sustainable finance, stewardship, and the role of institutional investors in shaping just futures. Her leadership in ESG and climate advocacy has made her a powerful voice for change.

Stalls from:

Unit M - Maximising the impact of the University of Manchester’s world-class research and innovation at speed, across disciplines, and in partnership with those who’ve never stepped foot on campus, to change people’s lives for the better.

University of Manchester Innovation Factory – Driving commercialisation of research and innovation at the University of Manchester

Masood Entrepreneurship Centre – Supporting student and academic entrepreneurs to turn ideas into impact

University Living Lab – Connecting students with real-world sustainability challenges

Interactive activities from The RoundView

Poster Competition Alert for University of Manchester Early Career Researchers and PhD students.
Unleash your creativity! First come, first served as we will only have space for 10 entries!

Themes: Materials, Energy or Nature as per conference themes
Submission Deadline: 21/11/2025
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

Poster guidance notes:

• Poster size: A1 (59.4×84.1cm)
• Font: to fit the design of the poster in Arial or Times New Roman (greater or equal to size 16)
• Language: English
• Orientation: portrait (1 page)
• File format: pdf and pptx
• We also welcome any unconventional entries! Just drop us an email at sustainablefutures@manchester.ac.uk if you have any questions!

How to Enter:

1. Create a poster based on the conference themes.
2. Submit your entry to sustainablefutures@manchester.ac.uk by the 21/11/2025. (We'll print the posters out for you so don't worry about that)
3. Include your name and School/Faculty.

Posters will be showcased at the Co-created Futures conference where attendees will vote for the best poster. Winning entries will be shared across our social media platforms!

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