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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.
National Geothermal Centre to supercharge geothermal energy
Durham is playing an intrinsic role in harnessing the UK’s potential for geothermal energy advancement, through the launch of a new, collaborative centre.
Social scientist leads partnership towards net zero
Social anthropologist Professor Simone Abram has been announced as the new Durham University Ørsted Chair of Green Energy Systems and Director of Durham Energy Institute (DEI). She is the first social scientist to lead the DEI.
Durham to power up next generation of fusion scientists and engineers
Researchers in our Physics Department will receive funding for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fusion Power from the UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills.
Accelerating inclusive energy transitions through world-leading research
Last week the Durham Energy Institute (DEI) was in the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, to hold an exhibition in the prestigious Upper Waiting Hall, to showcase our research towards bringing people together for a clean and just energy transition.
New Policy Brief - Regional Decarbonisation: People, Place and Planning
This new policy briefing explores the possibilities for regional decarbonisation energy planning in the North East of England. Local Energy Planning is considered important due to the opportunity for local low carbon energy technologies to deliver benefits in local communities.
New funding to expand access to renewable energy research
We’re part of a world-leading renewable energy research collaboration that has received almost £5.3million from the UK government to expand its work.
Pioneering centre to energise UK’s offshore wind ambitions
We’re supporting the creation of a new research centre to advance cutting edge solutions to offshore wind challenges and drive the UK’s transition to Net Zero.
We are delighted to announce our new Professor in Practice
Our congratulations to Dr Andrew Crossland FEI, who has been appointed as an Associate Professor in Practice with the Durham Energy Institute commencing on 1st January 2024.
The path to a Just Transition
Last week, academics, government leaders and industry experts from across the energy sector gathered in Durham City for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of energy and how to ensure a just transition to a cleaner future.
This event brought together speakers from finance, policy, technology and advocacy backgrounds to share their insights on the policies and finance needed to achieve a Just Transition.
Lumiere lights up our ground-breaking research
This week sees the return of Lumiere, the dazzling light art event hosted in Durham bi-annually.
This year’s event includes three installations drawing on some of our ground-breaking research.
Professor Jon Gluyas elected Honorary Fellow of Geological Society of India
Congratulations to Professor Jon Gluyas who has been elected as an Honorary Fellow of the Geological Society of India.