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Durham Energy Institute offers a comprehensive event programme featuring diverse formats each academic term. This includes in-house seminars, online public events, a dedicated public lecture series, and an annual conference. As part of this programme, we host the annual Mike Burrett memorial lecture, where we invite a high-profile speaker to address critical energy topics.
In-house seminars bring external experts to campus to present cutting-edge energy research from other institutions or share relevant updates for Durham researchers. These primarily in-person events target the Durham academic community across various departments.
Online seminars showcase the work of DEI's own researchers, reaching beyond campus to engage local government officials, industry professionals, and energy enthusiasts from the general public.
The public lecture series features prominent speakers from the energy industry, political sphere, and charity sector who share the latest insights from the energy world.
Through these varied formats, Durham Energy Institute promotes interdisciplinary exchange and knowledge-sharing about complex energy challenges and innovations. By utilising both in-person and online platforms, DEI effectively engages diverse stakeholder groups and extends the impact of its research.
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How to build renewables in a way that leaves people and places better off
Adele Tahrani, Commercial Sustainability Manager, Ørsted
15 May 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
E245, Engineering Department (in person event)
- Discussion
- Energy
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Lecture
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Research event
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
- Research Institute
Decabonisation of Heating and Cooling Conference
Decarbonisation of Heating and Cooling Conference, 3rd June 2025 Welcome to the Decarbonisation of Heating and Cooling Conference happening in June 2025 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham!
03 June 2025 - 04 June 2025
10:00 AM - 4:50 PM
Radisson Blu, Frankland Lane, Durham DH1 5TA
- Discussion
- Energy
- Exhibition
- Lecture
- Open days & visits
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Research event
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
- Research Institute
The Energy Transition and You – Navigating skills and career opportunities in a dynamic and fast evolving environment
Susan Falch-Lovesey, Head of Social Value, Equinor
09 July 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Venue TBC
- Energy
- Lecture
- Public
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
- Research Institute
Social value in energy – shaping research and teaching at Durham University
You’re invited to an interactive workshop exploring the role of social value in shaping the future of energy.
10 July 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Durham University Business School, Riverside Place, Durham City, DH1 1SL
- Research event
- Research Institute
Harvesting the Sun Twice: The Promise of Agrivoltaics
Senthilarasu Sundaram, Professor, Teesside University
16 October 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online
- Discussion
- Energy
- Online
- Public
- Sustainability
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
- Research Institute
The Carbon Past We Inherit, The Green Just Future We Build
Join Durham Energy Institute and Redhills for a two-day event on Monday 3 and Tuesday 4 November 2025 at Redhills, Durham.
03 November 2025 - 04 November 2025
Durham Miners Hall, Flass Street, Durham DH1 4BE
- Creative
- Discussion
- Energy
- Outreach & community
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Public
- Research event
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Workshop
- Research Institute
- Research Institute
The health in Healthcare| designing for air
Professor Neveen Hamza, Chair of Architecture and Building Performance, School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, Newcastle University
20 November 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location TBC, Durham University (in person)
- Energy
- Lecture
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Sustainability
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
- Research Institute
Climate change, the energy transition and oil and gas strategies
Dr Dominic Emery, Energy Advisor
11 December 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online
- Energy
- Lecture
- Online
- Public
- Research event
- Sustainability
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
- Research Institute
EDI in Energy Research: From Theory into Practice
Discover how EDI moves from theory into practice across energy research. Co-hosted by UKERC, Supergen Energy Networks, EDI+, and IGNITE, this event is open to all—from early-career researchers to established professionals committed to fostering inclusive and equitable research environments.
14 January 2026
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The Exchange, 3 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2DR
- Discussion
- Energy
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Partnerships & Collaboration
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
From petrol stations to charging networks: how transport electrification is changing Norway’s energy landscape
Daniel Molin, Department of Sociology and Human Geography, University of Oslo
15 January 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Online
- Energy
- Lecture
- Online
- Public
- Research event
- Sustainability
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Research Institute
- Research Institute