Overview
The CDT in Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) places fundamental concepts of sustainability and circularity at the core of research, innovation, training and outreach in applied science and engineering. Having introduced a pioneering, interdisciplinary, cohort-based doctoral programme in sustainable chemical technologies that graduated 10 cohorts of CDT students from 2008 – nearly 100 of whom have been employed by industry at around three times the national rate for equivalent PhD graduates – the CDT now wants to respond to the current needs of industry and society through full integration of whole systems thinking in an innovation-driven applied research context.
Since its establishment in 2008, the centre has received over £50M in funding, graduated more than 170 PhD students, involved over 100 academic staff and interacted with over 80 external partners. Through our public engagement activities, we have shared our research with a wide range of audiences including policymakers, school children, businesses and festival goers.
What we offer
Research
Our team of leading researchers develops cutting-edge technologies focussed on solving global sustainability challenges.
The CSCT’s interdisciplinary research spans local, national and international consortia.
Industry & Innovation
Our innovation hub and close links with industry ensure that our research is informed by real-world needs to address sustainability issues.
We work with a range of industrial partners, from startups and SMEs to multinational corporations, providing them with business support and facilitating links with research.
Public Engagement
We take our research to schools, festivals and policymakers to inform, inspire and engage.
Working closely with Government, learning societies and other stakeholders, we inform and influence the national debate on sustainability and the circular economy.
PhD Programmes
The CSCT hosts over 60 PhD students who work in interdisciplinary topics, from clean energy to renewable feedstocks.
Besides carrying out world-leading research, each cohort undertakes a complementary training programme that provides them with additional skills in innovation, entrepreneurship and public engagement.
Research
Our team of leading researchers develops cutting-edge technologies focussed on solving global sustainability challenges.
The CSCT’s interdisciplinary research spans local, national and international consortia.
Industry & Innovation
Our innovation hub and close links with industry ensure that our research is informed by real-world needs to address sustainability issues.
We work with a range of industrial partners, from startups and SMEs to multinational corporations, providing them with business support and facilitating links with research.
Public Engagement
We take our research to schools, festivals and policymakers to inform, inspire and engage.
Working closely with Government, learning societies and other stakeholders, we inform and influence the national debate on sustainability and the circular economy.
PhD Programmes
The CSCT hosts over 60 PhD students who work in interdisciplinary topics, from clean energy to renewable feedstocks.
Besides carrying out world-leading research, each cohort undertakes a complementary training programme that provides them with additional skills in innovation, entrepreneurship and public engagement.
