About us
In the DICE Network+, we know that digital innovation can play a powerful role in accelerating the UK’s transition to a circular economy and we’re here to help make that vision a reality.
We’re a dynamic, inclusive community of researchers, industry partners, policymakers, and innovators working together to explore the intersection of digital innovation and the circular economy. We focus on what works, where it works, and how it can be scaled including for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
DICE Network+ Team
The DICE Network+ Team brings the big-picture thinking. Led by Prof Fiona Charnley and made up of co-investigators from nine UK universities, this group brings a brilliant mix of expertise to steer the network’s strategy and ensure our work is inclusive, impactful, and future-focused.
DICE Advisory Group
The Advisory Group is an independent group made up of leading experts in industry, policy and academia provides external insight, strategic guidance, and oversight. This group ensures that DICE Network+ remains externally informed, responsive and inclusive.
The group is chaired by Tim Lawrence, Director Digital Supply Chain at Digital Catapult.
Wider Research
We’re proudly funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) alongside a consortium of nine research projects through the funding call ‘Research for a digitally enabled circular economy and sustainable digital technologies’. You can explore the research projects here.
We work closely with the EPSRC team to ensure we are aligned with national priorities and optimising our reach, impact and legacy.
Our Partners
Our partners bring valuable expertise, perspectives, and resources that help shape our research, events, and impact. Together, we co-create solutions, share knowledge, and build connections that extend beyond the network.
Read more about how to get involved here.
Our work is guided by four core pillars:
Insight & Evidence
We draw on our broad network to build a clear picture of current activity, challenges, and opportunities. This insight will help shape a 10-year roadmap for digitally enabled circular economy solutions grounded in evidence and real-world needs.
Read more >Inclusive Community
We bring together diverse voices and perspectives to foster collaboration, share ideas, and build strong partnerships across sectors and supply chains. You can read more about our EDI Principles here.
Capacity Building & Knowledge Exchange
We’re developing a rich, evidence-based knowledge hub to inform, educate, and upskill our community. Through resources, events, and shared learning, we support the adoption of practical digital tools and approaches.
Research, Impact & Legacy
We support interdisciplinary research and innovation through flexible funding, feasibility studies, and demonstrator projects creating long-term impact and a legacy of sustainable digital transformation.