Hub for the National Fellowships in Fluid Dynamics (NFFDy Hub)
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Engineering
Abstract
EPSRC is about to launch a call for 8-12 National Fellowships in Fluid Dynamics (NFFDy). The aim of this proposal is to embed these fellowships within the UK Fluids community using the resources and structure of the existing UK Fluids Network (UKFN). The UKFN has already shown how over 1000 fluid dynamics researchers in the UK can work together across nearly 50 Special Interest Groups. The NFFDY Hub will manage two key activities to enhance the continued success of the UK Fluids Community. First, the Hub will support the NFFDy cohorts throughout their research projects so that they are embedded within the UK Fluid Dynamics community. Second the Hub will enable a significant upgrade of the facilitation and organisation of the UK Fluids Network. The Hub will thereby create a national environment that empowers the UK Fluids community to grow its global reach and leadership, respond to the UK's societal challenges, and prepare for continued research and innovation opportunities.
Organisations
| Description | Summer Programme - Brokerage Event #1 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Brokerage Event #1: The first of two 2-hour Zoom meetings was held in support of the 6-week NFFDy Summer Programme (Cambridge, 10 July - 18 August, 2023) to facilitate the formation of teams to work on SP research projects. Project proposers attended along with early career researchers interested in one a number of open places available. Breakout rooms were set up for each project that had been added to a padlet (see below). Along with Brokerage Event #2, this made a significant contribution towards the formation of effective and complementary project teams, which were later formalised in research proposals submitted to the NFFDy Hub. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://padlet.com/NFFDy/SP1_Proposals |
| Description | Summer Programme - Brokerage Event #2 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Brokerage Event #2: The second of two 2-hour Zoom meetings was held in support of the 6-week NFFDy Summer Programme (Cambridge, 10 July - 18 August, 2023) to facilitate the formation of teams to work on SP research projects. Project proposers attended along with early career researchers interested in one a number of open places available. Breakout rooms were set up for each project that had been added to a padlet (see below). Along with Brokerage Event #1, this made a significant contribution towards the formation of effective and complementary project teams, which were later formalised in research proposals submitted to the NFFDy Hub. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://padlet.com/NFFDy/SP1_Proposals |
| Description | Webinar explaining the NFFDy Scheme, with Q&As |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Other audiences |
| Results and Impact | A Zoom webinar was held shortly after the NFFDy Expression of Interest opening date to explain the scheme and provide a Q&A session to anyone interested in applying for one of the fellowships. The portfolio manager from UKRI/EPSRC was on hand to answer research council questions. The webinar was recorded and made available on YouTube to maximise availability to any interested parties (see URL below). Together with a brokerage padlet, used to bring together potential applicants and hosts, the webinar made a valuable contribution to stimulating interest in the fellowships and facilitating applications. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2022 |
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIfV8L_9i1Q |