17
Sep
12th Oxford Energy Day
Conference | Tuesday 17 Sep 2024 | Martin Wood Lecture Theatre
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10
Jun
Energy Seminar – TT25 Week 7: Battery Energy Storage Systems… There’s an App for that!
Peter Bance
Tuesday 10 Jun 2025 | School of Geography & the Environment
THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT
Data-driven solutions are essential for green energy infrastructure
Summary: In a world powered by renewables, battery energy storage systems (BESS) are emerging as the ‘must-have’ asset class that will hold things together – bridging the physics of grids and the economics of markets. And with the associated operational & financial complexities of batteries comes [...]
06
Jun
REECON-UK: Rare Earth Element Forum
various speakers
Friday 06 Jun 2025 | Oxford Martin School
REECON-UK, a one-day multidisciplinary Rare Earth Element forum hosted by the Oxford Martin School Programme on Rethinking Natural Resources and Oxford EARTH.
Rare earth elements (REE) are increasingly critical to a wide variety of technologies required for the energy transition. Recent geopolitical events have refocussed attention on this important class of critical raw materials. To address issues related to REE, we [...]
03
Jun
Energy Seminar – TT25 Week 6: Public attitudes towards energy infrastructure and technologies: Why it matters what people think and feel about the energy transition
Christina Demski, CAST ISCC
Tuesday 03 Jun 2025 | School of Geography & the Environment | Slides available
THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT
Summary: The way we produce and use energy is changing – from large-scale infrastructure and system changes (e.g. renewables, hydrogen) to new technologies in our homes (e.g. heat pumps, energy storage). A successful green energy transition therefore requires support from the public – developers need a social license to operate, and householders need [...]
02
Jun
Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit – June 2025
various
Monday 02 Jun 2025
Advancing the conversation around climate change and human rights.
Climate change is a human rights crisis.
In June 2025 the University of Oxford is hosting a global summit on climate change and human rights in partnership with UN Human Rights, the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance, the International Universities Climate Alliance and co-host universities across the world.
Registration is now open [...]
27
May
Energy Seminar – TT25 Week 5: Exploring Energy Reduction in Historic Housing – A Case Study of National Trust Conservation Area Cottages
Holly Bailey-Burnley
Tuesday 27 May 2025 | School of Geography & the Environment | Slides available
THIS IS AN IN PERSON AND ONLINE EVENT
Summary: This seminar presents a summary of MSc Energy Systems thesis research examining approaches to reducing energy impact in National Trust Conservation Area holiday cottages. The study investigates spatial clustering methods to identify similar properties and explores the potential for Air-Source Heat Pump implementation in historic buildings. Using EnergyPlus modelling on a case [...]
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 [...]