Women in Sustainable Aviation Innovation - Oxford Thermofluids Institute event, University of Oxford
Women in Sustainable Aviation
Careers & New Technologies
4th December 2026 ยท Somerville College, Oxford
Join us for a day bringing together women working across sustainable aviation, from established researchers and industry professionals to those at the beginning of their careers.
The morning will give us the opportunity to hear from women working in sustainable aviation, learn about their work and experiences, and explore their perspectives on the future of the field and careers within it. Particular attention will be given to women contributing to advances in hydrogen and cryogenic fuel technologies for aviation.
In the afternoon, the spotlight will turn to emerging talent with our "Elevate: The Research Pitch Challenge" competition. Participants will have just three minutes to present their thesis, research paper, or latest work in an engaging and accessible way. The session will provide an opportunity to showcase ongoing work, practise communicating complex ideas concisely, and hear from researchers and professionals working across different areas of aerospace and sustainable aviation.
Bringing together innovation, careers and new technologies, the day will create an informal space to exchange ideas, discover work taking place across the field, and connect with others interested in the future of sustainable aviation.
Registrations are now open! click on the button at the bottom of the page!
Registrations and Details
For details about the programme and registration head to Women in Sustainable Aviation
Bold ideas. Emerging researchers. The future of sustainable aviation.
The Elevate Research Pitch Challenge invites PhD students, fourth-year undergraduate students and early-career professionals from academia and industry to showcase their research in sustainable aviation, hydrogen, cryogenic fuels and related fields.
Participants will have three minutes to present their research in a clear, engaging and accessible way to a live audience and panel of judges, with the option of using one supporting slide.
We encourage everyone eligible to give it a go! Whether you're an experienced presenter or trying something new, this is a friendly and supportive opportunity to share your work, build confidence and spark conversations.
Two prizes will be awarded: Best Student Presentation and Best Early-Career Presentation.
For further details, including how to participate, please visit Women in Sustainable Aviation
Further Information
For any questions about the challenge, please contact wisa@eng.ox.ac.uk.
We have prepared a couple of videos to show you how Elevate: the Research Pitch Challenge works
If you have any queries please contact the organising committee at wisa@eng.ox.ac.uk
