A major feature in iNews exploring the possibility of a UK-wide power outage has brought renewed attention to energy resilience, with expert insight from Durham Energy Institute’s Executive Director, Professor Simone Abram.

Durham Energy Institute’s Advisory Board recently heard a stark warning about the growing tide of climate and energy misinformation, and what it means for the UK’s net zero transition.

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.

Researchers from our top-rated Engineering Department have used travel to cricket matches at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham to test a new tool designed to help cut transport emissions in cities.

Secondary school students from across County Durham took on the challenge of designing a greener future this week, as the Durham Energy Institute (DEI) at Durham University delivered a series of interactive presentations at the Durham Schools’ Science Festival.

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) will mark International Women in Engineering Day 2026 with a hands-on outreach event designed to inspire KS4 and KS5 pupils to consider futures in engineering and clean energy.

A postgraduate student from SOAS University of London travelled to Durham in November 2025 to take part in DEI's annual Energy Day Conference. The visit offered the student, Carlos Lucas Mateo, an opportunity to engage with researchers, practitioners, and community partners focused on building a more socially inclusive energy future.

A new analysis by Professor Gavin Bridge, DEI Fellow, published by the UK Energy Research Centre, demonstrates that increasing oil and gas drilling in the North Sea will neither reduce household energy bills nor deliver enhanced energy security for the United Kingdom.

A new report has set out what foundations would be needed to install wind turbines off the coast of North East England.

This instalment of the Durham University ‘Spotlight on’ series focuses on former DEI Executive Director, Professor Jon Gluyas - a leading geoscientist who has spent his career addressing some of society's most pressing energy challenges.

Durham Energy Institute hosted a wide-ranging and timely public lecture on 11 March, bringing together cutting-edge analysis of the UK’s energy transition with a clear-eyed look at the social, economic and environmental choices ahead.

Durham Energy Institute (DEI) has officially moved into newly redeveloped offices within the Mountjoy Centre, marking an exciting new phase in the Institute’s development. The move brings DEI together with other University Research Institutes under one roof, creating fresh opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and community building.