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Ambitious new partnership to tackle offshore wind challenges
We’re taking on some of the offshore wind industry’s toughest challenges by joining forces with the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
The Ørsted scholarship for Energy Master's programme
We have a long-standing strategic partnership with Ørsted UK, the leading offshore wind developer. As part of this partnership, Ørsted offers annual bursaries to students on our Energy-related Master's programmes here at Durham.
Durham’s solar-powered car reaches new height at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Our Solar Car team has successfully conquered the legendary Goodwood Hill Climb, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable motorsport.
Is Britain on track for a zero-carbon power sector in six years?
The new government has created Great British Energy as part of its pledge to try and achieve zero-carbon electricity production by 2030. Professor Jon Gluyas and Dr Andrew Crossland, from the Durham Energy Institute as well as working in the Departments of Earth Sciences and Engineering respectively, assess whether that ambition is realistic.
Durham Energy Institute showcases “The future of energy”
On Friday, July 12, 2024, Durham Energy Institute (DEI) hosted a ground-breaking public exhibition, showcasing the Institute's commitment to shaping a cleaner, more efficient, and equitable energy future.
Durham Energy Institute Marks 15 Years of Pioneering Energy Research
The Durham Energy Institute (DEI) at Durham University is celebrating its 15th anniversary this month, marking a decade and a half of groundbreaking research and innovation in the energy sector.
Alumnus Jeremiah Thoronka makes Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list
Innovator and Founder of Optim Energy, Jeremiah Thoronka has been featured in Forbes Africa’s 30 Under 30 list for his success and impact in the Climate Change and Sustainability (Social Impact) sector.
National Geothermal Centre to supercharge geothermal energy
Durham is playing an intrinsic role in harnessing the UK’s potential for geothermal energy advancement, through the launch of a new, collaborative centre.
Social scientist leads partnership towards net zero
Social anthropologist Professor Simone Abram has been announced as the new Durham University Ørsted Chair of Green Energy Systems and Director of Durham Energy Institute (DEI). She is the first social scientist to lead the DEI.
Durham to power up next generation of fusion scientists and engineers
Researchers in our Physics Department will receive funding for the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Fusion Power from the UK’s biggest-ever investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills.
Accelerating inclusive energy transitions through world-leading research
Last week the Durham Energy Institute (DEI) was in the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, to hold an exhibition in the prestigious Upper Waiting Hall, to showcase our research towards bringing people together for a clean and just energy transition.
New Policy Brief - Regional Decarbonisation: People, Place and Planning
This new policy briefing explores the possibilities for regional decarbonisation energy planning in the North East of England. Local Energy Planning is considered important due to the opportunity for local low carbon energy technologies to deliver benefits in local communities.