Events

This is the Oxfordshire 2026 climate and communications conference and networking event. This is free and open to everyone and all groups interested to discuss how we can all communicate messages around climate change as effectively as possible and tackle denial and misinformation. The event will bring together climate-focused groups from across the county, along with councils, University bodies, engaged [...]

ECI’s Dr Erika Berenguer, who served as the University’s Head of Delegation at COP30, will be chairing a panel discussion reflecting on outcomes from the summit. Delegates from across the University will share insights and what COP30 means for future global climate action. The event is co-hosted by the Oxford Climate Research Network and the Oxford Martin School.

THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT Research on new business models leveraging the convergence of the energy and automotive industry Summary: The seminar highlights the role of business model research for solar powered mobility. While much of the current focus is on two iconic business models, home charging with privately owned solar PV and public charging on the road, the [...]

Even with stringent and rapid reductions in emission of greenhouse gases it is clear, and has been since the Paris agreement in 2015, that we will need to remove hundreds of billions of tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere to keep warming below 2oC.  More than 200 companies are now pursuing this CO2 removal (CDR -Carbon Dioxide Removal), using a wide [...]

Join the ZERO Institute for a multidisciplinary discussion to gain a comprehensive overview of Synthetic Biology, highlighting how advances in the field can contribute to achieving Net Zero emissions and fostering sustainable innovation. Delivered in collaboration with the Oxford Synthetic Biology Society and the Oxford ZERO Institute, this event will demystify synthetic biology and reveal how it can drive transformative solutions [...]

THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT Winning Public Support for Europe’s Energy Transition Summary: A just energy transition is crucial in building the public backing needed to achieve climate goals.  If citizens see that regulations cutting carbon emissions can reduce rather than increase inequalities they are more likely to support them. The EU’s two key regulatory policies for appliance energy [...]

THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT Summary: Henry will be sharing insights into how SNRG’s fully funded MicroGrid solutions can support residential, Industrial & Commercial and e-mobility developers to reduce cost and carbon. Speaker: Inspired to make a difference through studying Climate Science at the University of Cambridge, Henry has been at the forefront of delivering innovative sustainable energy projects [...]

THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT What needs to be done and what are the gaps? Summary: This seminar will explore the feasibility of making the UK energy system fully renewable across electricity, transport, heat and industry. Much is achievable where there are political or regulatory barriers. However other segments present much more of a challenge. This seminar will explore [...]

THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT Summary: This seminar presents findings from a four-phase clean energy programme delivered in Kenya between 2022 and 2025. Beginning with solar providers, Phase 1 strengthened how sales agents communicated the real-life benefits of solar technologies through an SDG lens. Phase 2 piloted training with women’s chamas, showing strong knowledge gains and increased confidence [...]