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Multidisciplinary Centre for Postgraduate Training in Energy

We seek the highest distinction in research and scholarship and are committed to excellence in all aspects of education and transmission of knowledge. We are committed to research and research-led teaching, and our research partners create research and employment opportunities for our students.
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Welcome to our Centre for Postgraduate Training

Our training programmes at Durham provides the space and opportunities for MSc and PhD students to explore energy from multiple angles and gain a broader understanding of energy issues reflecting the Durham Energy Institute’s (DEI) “Energy, Science and Society” approach.

We draw on the expertise of DEI researchers in the faculties of science, social science & health, arts & humanities, and Durham University Business School. We nurture research on a wide-range of energy technologies including geo-energy, renewables generation & integration, bio-fuels, and smart grids. We emphasise an approach to the energy transition which considers the societal aspects of energy technology and explores the social, political and economic implications of technological developments
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Funded PhD Scholarships at the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience

Recruitment to funded PhD Scholarships with the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience, are now open until the 4th December 2024 for a September 2025 enrolment. There are 15 funded PhD scholarships including four projects to be based at Durham University.

PhD Scholarships - EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience

The impact of the Durham Energy Institute on me during my time studying at Durham University by Dr Matthew Littlefair

Dr Matthew Littlefair had a fantastic time as a member of the Durham Energy Institute.
He would highly recommend any interested PhD or Masters students to seriously consider joining the Institute.                

Matthew Littlefair

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  • Welcome to our 2024 Cohort for Multidisciplinary Centre for Postgraduate Training in Energy

    On 11th October 2024, Dr Stuart Jones welcomed the 2024 Cohort for Multidisciplinary Centre for Postgraduate Training in Energy (CPT) to the start of Michaelmas term. Our Multidisciplinary Centre for Doctoral Training in Energy (CDT) is one of the longest-running, largest and most successful CDTs at Durham University. Originally funded by EPSRC, DEI has worked to ensure that the CDT continues beyond the original research council funding.
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    Title page from presentation to 2024 CPT Cohort

  • 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.
    Student news
    Wind turbines in a grass field with a blue sky

Welcome to our 2024 Cohort for Multidisciplinary Centre for Postgraduate Training in Energy

On 11th October 2024, Dr Stuart Jones welcomed the 2024 Cohort for Multidisciplinary Centre for Postgraduate Training in Energy (CPT) to the start of Michaelmas term. Our Multidisciplinary Centre for Doctoral Training in Energy (CDT) is one of the longest-running, largest and most successful CDTs at Durham University. Originally funded by EPSRC, DEI has worked to ensure that the CDT continues beyond the original research council funding.

Durham news
Title page from presentation to 2024 CPT Cohort

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.
Student news
Wind turbines in a grass field with a blue sky
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