17
Sep
12th Oxford Energy Day
Conference | Tuesday 17 Sep 2024 | Martin Wood Lecture Theatre
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20
May
Annual ONE Lecture – Power to the people: civic freedoms, climate justice and the century of the citizen
Danny Sriskandarajah, New Economics Foundation
Tuesday 20 May 2025 | Mathematical Institute
Civic freedoms and human rights are under attack in many parts of the world. At the same time, commitment to climate action feels frail, democracy seems weak, and the multilateral system is being dismantled.
Drawing on his new book, Power to the People, Dr Sriskandarajah will argue why protecting and nurturing citizen action is key to sustaining climate action and protecting [...]
20
May
ZERO Institute’s ECR Network DPhil Writing Retreat
Eleanor Pritchard, writing skills Robert Holtom, presentation skills
Tuesday 20 May 2025 | Holywell House
Embarking on a DPhil is far from a linear path – especially when it comes to writing. To support early-stage researchers through one of the most challenging parts of the journey, the ZERO Institute’s ECR Network is hosting a 4-day DPhil Writing Retreat. Held in Osney Mead. This retreat combines focused writing time with expert-led workshops on academic writing and [...]
15
May
Oriel Environment Group Trinity 2025 Lecture – Powering Progress: Unlocking Renewable Energy Potential in Nigeria and Africa
Ernest Akinlola, MD/CEO of Bboxx Nigeria
Thursday 15 May 2025 | Harris Lecture Theatre, Oriel College
The Oriel Environment Group’s Trinity term talk explores the renewable energy landscape in Africa, with a focus on Nigeria (Africa’s most populous country), highlighting current efforts, opportunities, and the challenges of scaling solar energy solutions. It will also delve into overcoming these challenges through policy, global organisations like the World Bank, advocacy, and academic contributions, supported by practical experiences from [...]
13
May
Energy Seminar – TT25 Week 3: Remote, Rural, and Peripheral: Energy Equity and Spatial Justice in Marginalised Contexts of the Global South
Dr Rihab Khalid, Loughborough University
Tuesday 13 May 2025 | School of Geography & the Environment | Slides available
THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT
Summary: How does spatial marginalisation impact equitable energy access, and how can spatial justice guide inclusive and sustainable energy transitions? This seminar addresses these questions through three distinct yet interrelated case-studies from Pakistan: off-grid solar electrification for a remote village in the Thar desert in Sindh; decentralised community-driven micro-hydro power projects in rural [...]
12
May
Industry Meets Academia Day 2025 (IMAD2025)
Various
Monday 12 May 2025 | Keble College
This event is organised by the ECR Network of the ZERO Institute, University of Oxford, aiming to foster meaningful connections between academic researchers and industry professionals working towards net-zero and decarbonisation.
IMAD2025 seeks to bridge the gap between academia and industry by helping researchers better understand industrial priorities, while offering companies fresh perspectives on research-driven solutions to real-world challenges. Topics will [...]
07
May
2025 Battcock Lecture – Climate realism: Time for a reset
Dieter Helm, Professor of Economic Policy, Cameron Hepburn, Professor Mette Morsing
Wednesday 07 May 2025 | Online
We face a grim reality: the concentration of carbon in the atmosphere continues to rise, and fossil fuels still underpin 80% of our energy system. There are solutions – but are we focused on the right ones?
Join renowned Oxford Professor of Economic Policy, Dieter Helm for a dose of ‘climate realism’ on the UK’s most pressing issues, including how to [...]
07
May
How important are organisational standards to the net-zero transition?
Emily Lydgagte, University of Sussex, Claire Wigg, Exponential Roadmap, Devin McDaniels, WTO Secretariat, Ritwika Sengupta, BSI
Wednesday 07 May 2025 | Online
The Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy is hosting a webinar on Net zero standards and trade.
Despite trade turbulence, standards and regulatory requirements focusing on supply chain emissions are re-shaping trade patterns. The British Standards Institution commissioned the Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy to research issues at the intersection of organisational standards, trade and the net-zero transition. Organisational standards that support [...]
06
May
Energy Seminar – TT25 Week 2: Proving and Scaling Hydrogen: Building a Viable, Commercial Hydrogen Economy from the Ground Up
Ian Wilkinson, Geopura
Tuesday 06 May 2025 | School of Geography & the Environment | Slides available
THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT
Summary: The transition to a hydrogen economy won’t happen all at once. It needs commercially viable solutions that work now, at scale. In this seminar, Ian Wilkinson, COO at GeoPura, will outline how the company is building a market for clean hydrogen through targeted, high-impact applications – from construction sites and live TV [...]
29
Apr
Energy Seminar – TT25 Week 1: Grounding domestic energy models with empirical data
Tadj Oreszczyn, UCL Energy Institute
Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 | School of Geography & the Environment | Slides available
THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT
Summary: Domestic Energy Models have been used in the UK to energy rate buildings since the 1980’s. They have become a critical tool for policy makers, building regulations and helping homeowners decide what homes to purchase, rent and refurbish. Domestic energy models all need grounding in empirical data. The roll-out of smart meters [...]
25
Mar
Oxford Advanced Materials Network Launch
various speakers
Tuesday 25 Mar 2025 | Corpus Christi College
Next generation applications including energy generation and storage systems, medical devices, functional lightweight composites, autonomous vehicles, packaging, and multi- functional materials such as conducting glasses, fibres, and smart polymers critically depend on the design and controlled, sustainable manufacturing of materials. Input from across different departments will be essential to create real innovation in these areas.
Advanced computational methods have reached a [...]