The Midlands Energy Consortium consists of the universities of Birmingham, Loughborough and Nottingham. The consortium, initiated by the universities respective Vice-Chancellors in October 2006, draws on many existing collaborations and recognises the synergies between the three institutions' research activities.
For further information contact
Dr Helen Turner Email:h.turner@lboro.ac.uk
The Midlands Energy Graduate School (MEGS) is an exciting collaboration between the University of Nottingham, Loughborough University and the University of Birmingham. Combining the capabilities of three of the leading universities in the UK for energy related research and teaching, MEGS will help meet the growing demand in the UK for more highly trained low carbon technologies researchers. MEGS will achieve this through enhancing the postgraduate training programme for energy researchers by delivering a mix of both specialist knowledge and multidisciplinary training.
For further information contact
Rachel Sipson Email:megs-administrator@nottingham.ac.uk
The Energy CDT Network assists the 13 Energy Centres for Doctoral Training to collaborate on training programmes and research projects, share best practice and communicate their work to the public. The training of these future leaders will enable the UK to meet the great sustainability challenges of the 21st century and fulfil its commitment to creating a low carbon economy.
For further information contact
Dr Donna Palmer Email:donna.palmer@nottingham.ac.uk
Student Ambassador representing the EFET EngD Centre is Orla Williams.
The Association of Engineering Doctorates is a community engaged in research in engineering and related disciplines. It encourages high calibre research engineers (REs) to undertake EngD programmes at Industrial Doctorate Centres (IDCs), funded by EPSRC with backing from UK industry sponsors, many of them companies at the leading edge of innovative thinking and practice. EngD programmes provide a challenging, multi-disciplinary and academically rigorous education and training experience, leading to a recognised post-graduate research qualification.
For further information contact
Secretariat Team Email:admin@aengd.org.uk
Student Ambassador representing the EFET EngD Centre is Tom Bennet.
The UK Carbon Capture and Storage Community Network (UKCCSC) is a collective of over 250 engineering, technological, natural, environmental, social and economic academic members with CCS interests. There are also roughly 250 industry, governmental and NGO stakeholders who are interested in UKCCSC and contribute to this diverse and vibrant network. UKCCSC is funded by a £1 million grant from Research Councils UK Energy Programme to rapidly expand CCS research in the UK and to provide an open forum for sharing information and ideas in this growing area.
UKCCSC sponsored three PhD/EngD students to participate in the 2011 India Summer School and are again sponsoring three PhD/EngD students to participate in the 2012 China Summer School. We are extremely grateful for their contribution to the strategic development of the EFET EngD Centre.
For further information contact
Robin Cathcart Email:robin.cathcart@ed.ac.uk