Nominations are now CLOSED for UKERC's fourth annual Energy Summer School that will take place from 23rd to 27th June at Parkstead House in London.
Please note that the course has been oversubscribed. Successful applicants will be notified very soon.
Elegibility: First and second year PhD research students (or their equivalent outside the UK) from universities or similar institutions whether in the UK or elsewhere.
3rd year students will be considered only if places are available.
We have increased the scope and size of this year's School, with 100 places available for UK and international students.
The course has been specifically designed to give relevant first and second year PhD students (or their equivalent status outside the UK) an understanding of the broader issues of energy research in the UK and beyond.
The 4th UKERC Summer School will have a special international flavour as we have reserved 50 places for non-UK students from key universities and research centres worldwide.
During the week-long course, students will:
examine the drivers behind current energy policy.
review the current portfolio of UK research programmes and understand future plans.
understand the relevance of energy research to industry.
be involved in high level debate on energy research priorities in a number of key research areas, from demand reduction to future sources of energy.
be presented with a number of contrasting international perspectives on energy.
gain a better understanding of the worldwide energy landscape and drivers for the initiatives that are being carried out at international level.
have the opportunity to network with key academic, business and Government energy contacts.
research, develop and deliver a presentation to the UKERC assembly, including external company and government delegates, addressing real challenges in energy research.
Comments from 2007 Summer School students:
"The broad range of talks was excellent for learning where my research fits into the bigger picture "
"Talks were interesting and informative, training provided was valuable and the course organisation was excellent ."
"I was really impressed by how you managed to put together a programme that was intensive, 'stretching' and rewarding but never tiresome, crammed up or boring "
General information and Logistics
The course will run from Monday 23rd June to lunchtime on the 27th June.
Please note that students will need to arrive in the evening of Sunday 22nd and remain for the entire course. Applicants unable to commit to stay for the whole week will not beconsidered.
The School will take place at Parkstead House in Roehampton, London. Maps of the area and directions to the venue can be found here.
There is no cost for the course; UKERC will provide accommodation as well as all meals and materials. The only cost to the student or their Institution is travel.
The course will be facilitated by professional trainers from CRAC (Careers Research and Advisory Centre).
The course is specifically designed for first and second year research students undertaking PhDs in an energy-related topic.
Students must be nominated by their supervisor.
Deadline for nominations is 5pm on Friday 9th May. If the course is oversubscribed, UKERC will initiate a selection process.
If you have any questions, please call us on (0) 207 594 1574 or email Angela Knight at angela.knight@ukerc.ac.uk
Information
The following is an overview of last year's course and is intended to give prospective 2008 students a flavour of the week-long programme. Please note that is just a sample and NOT this year's programme that could include slightly different content.
The agenda for the week will include exercises in consulting and networking and will also incorporate regular group discussion. Students will also be asked to consult a number of UKERC representatives on a specific energy-related challenge. Towards the end of the week, students will present the results and conclusions of their research to the UKERC Annual Assembly audience.
A full and detailed agenda will be available shortly after the close of nominations (Friday 9th May). Please send applications both by post and email.
"The Summer School was a very positive experience… it has exceeded my objectives. I have made many valuable contacts with fellow students at other universities working on topics that were of interest to me. It was very valuable to have been able to mingle with UKERC delegates""
UKERC Summer School Student
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