Our Early Career Network supports professionals in the field of offshore renewable energy at the start of their careers. By building an interconnected community, the Network helps early career professionals develop their knowledge, build their networks and contribute to the development of this rapidly evolving sector.
Connecting those working across both academia and industry roles, the Network creates opportunities for collaborations and engagement with a wealth of emerging research.
Who Can Join?
We welcome UK-based professionals at an early stage of their career in offshore renewables.
- Commercial roles (first 6 years in sector)
- Postdoctoral Researcher Assistants (PDRAs)
- Early career Academic Staff within the first three years of their academic appointment.
- PhD Students within 12 months of completion
We welcome enquiries from anyone uncertain if the definitions as above apply to them. We'd be happy to help - please email us.
Programme
Online
Thursday 5 November 2026 | 10.00 - 16.00
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10.00 - 10.15 | Welcome & Introductions |
| 10.15 - 11.15 | Delegate Quickfire Presentations |
| 11.15 - 11.30 | Break |
| 11.30 - 12.30 | Offshore Wind - Industry & Academic presentations & Q&A |
| Victoria Valchev, Catapult ORE | |
| Paul Osunna Dike, University of Aberdeen | |
| Loup Suja Thauvin, Simis | |
| Wenhua Zhao, University of Queensland | |
| Sylvanus Lilonfe, University of Nottingham | |
| 12.30 - 13.30 | Wave - Industry & Academic presentations & Q&A |
| Shona Pennock, Corpower Ocean | |
| Adam Stock, Heriot-Watt University | |
| Niall McLean, Wave Energy Scotland | |
| Ash Penley, Zoex Power | |
| 13.30 - 13.45 | Break |
| 13.45 - 14.30 | Networking Session |
| 14.30 - 15.30 | Tidal - Industry & Academic presentations & Q&A |
| Nijmeh Marouf, University of Oxford | |
| Thomas Page, IDCORE / Proteus Marine Renewables | |
| Payvand Habibi, University of Strathclyde | |
| Jeremy Thake, ThakeConsult | |
| 15.30 - 15.45 | Close/Feedback With Prof. Deborah Greaves, Supergen ORE Hub Director & Statutory Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Oxford |
Event Format
- Online sessions: To complement the in-person Forum held every Spring, this online format offers another opportunity to connect with peers and supports wider access.
- Flexibility: We encourage participants to attend the full programme, but understand that schedules vary - you are welcome to join the sessions that you can. Session timings will be published soon.
We look forward to welcoming the Early Career Network to the next Forum. Please secure your place by registering here.
Registration closes Wednesday 4 November, 9am.
Any enquiries to supergenorehub@eng.ox.ac.uk
