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Fuelling Futures: Realising Mine Water Geothermal Energy

On 17 and 18 September 2024, Durham Energy Institute (DEI) held a conference focussed on the multi-disciplinary research on mine water geothermal energy taking place at Durham University.
Disused mine workings beneath Durham University Campus

Durham Energy Institute celebrates 15 years of innovation and collaboration

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted its annual Energy Day this November focusing on the future of home energy solutions.
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DEI Professor in Practice Andrew Crossland takes part in BBC Radio 4 Rethink… Energy.

Durham Energy Institute is delighted that our Professor in Practice Andrew Crossland joined the panel for BBC Radio 4 Rethink… Energy on 31st October 2024. The podcast looked at the future energy landscape and what is needed to keep the lights on, charge our many devices and power our electric vehicles in the future.
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Enhancing our research partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

On 7th October 2024, DEI hosted twenty colleagues from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in Durham to explore how we can integrate our research with UK energy policy development.
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DEI Researchers visit Ørsted to Strengthen a Long Standing Partnership

On 3rd September 2024, a team from DEI visited Ørsted at their East Coast Hub to celebrate the recent renewal of the DEI-Ørsted partnership and set the agenda for future research. The ongoing partnership brings together Ørsted’s leading industrial insight and intelligence with DEI’s research expertise.
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Ambitious new partnership to tackle offshore wind challenges

We’re taking on some of the offshore wind industry’s toughest challenges by joining forces with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
Members of both organisations at the signing of the MOU between ORE Catapult and Durham University

The Ørsted scholarship for Energy Master's programme

We have a long-standing strategic partnership with Ørsted UK, the leading offshore wind developer. As part of this partnership, Ørsted offers annual bursaries to students on our Energy-related Master's programmes here at Durham.
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Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.
Durham University Solar Car stand at the Goodwood festival of speed

Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?

The new government has created Great British Energy as part of its pledge to try and achieve zero-carbon electricity production by 2030. Professor Jon Gluyas and Dr Andrew Crossland, from the Durham Energy Institute as well as working in the Departments of Earth Sciences and Engineering respectively, assess whether that ambition is realistic.
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Durham Energy Institute showcases “The future of energy”

On Friday, July 12, 2024, Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted a ground-breaking public exhibition, showcasing the Institute's commitment to shaping a cleaner, more efficient, and equitable energy future.
DEI pop-up banners at Town Hall event on 12/7/20

Durham Energy Institute Marks 15 Years of Pioneering Energy Research

The Durham Energy Institute (DEI) at Durham University is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month, marking a decade and a half of groundbreaking research and innovation in the energy sector.
Durham Energy Institute celebrating 15 years

Alumnus Jeremiah Thoronka makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list

Innovator and Founder of Optim Energy, Jeremiah Thoronka has been featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for his success and impact in the Climate Change and Sustainability (Social Impact) sector.
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