Celebrating a lifetime of impact: Dr Brenda Boardman awarded Honorary Doctorate by the Open University

Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
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A huge congratulations to Dr Brenda Boardman, Emeritus Research Fellow at the ECI, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the Open University on Friday 14th November 2025. The honour recognises her groundbreaking work on fuel poverty and energy efficiency, and her leadership as a pioneering energy policy expert.

Dr Boardman’s career has combined rigorous research with a deep commitment to social justice. One of the founding members of the ECI, she helped establish the Institute’s reputation for interdisciplinary work on energy demand and climate policy when it was formed in 1991. She remains closely connected to the ECI, continuing to contribute to the ECI Energy Research Programme and collaborate on research and policy initiatives.

Read more on the ECI website