Developing the next generation of leaders is an important part of SCHEMA Hub’s mission. Delivering more sustainable chemicals and materials manufacturing requires not only scientific breakthroughs, but people who can work across disciplines, connect academia with industry, and turn new ideas into impact.
Our Developing Sustainable Leaders Programme was launched in January 2025 by Dr Steph Montanaro, Hub Operations & EDI Manager, shaped by consultation with our academic, industry and wider SCHEMA community.
Through tailored inductions, peer forums, mentorship, training, industry visits and opportunities to contribute to Hub decisions, we support our postdoctoral researchers to build skills, confidence and connections. Our focus is on developing the whole researcher; broadening perspectives, encouraging collaboration and preparing people for future roles across academia, industry and beyond.
For SCHEMA, investing in people is an integral part of delivering our research ambitions.
