The EPSRC-NERC Centre for Doctoral Training in Offshore Wind Energy and the Environment

The UK has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and clean energy produced by offshore wind will be a cornerstone in reaching this target. The UK is already the world leader in offshore wind, with more capacity than any other country, providing over 10% of the UK’s electricity and growing at an unprecedented rate. The joint government-industry Offshore Wind Sector Deal predicts that by 2030, the industry will provide a third of British electricity and triple its workforce. The Sector Deal will see industry invest £250 million, including a new Offshore Wind Growth Partnership, driving global exports which are set to increase fivefold to £2.6 billion by 2030. The EPSRC/NERC Aura Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy and the Environment is led by the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull, with partners Durham, Newcastle and Sheffield Universities. Working closely with over 20 industry partners, the Aura CDT hosts high-quality research students on four-year doctoral scholarships. Recruitment to this CDT are now complete. Please check our pages on our next planned iteration of the Aura CDT – The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience. We will welcome eight doctoral students for funded research projects beginning September 2024 – watch out for updates on how to apply in early April.