Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Nuclear energy will play a key role in the UK’s strategy to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. However, the high cost and intergenerational burden of decommissioning and waste management remains high and there is a need to reduce the costs of decommissioning and clean-up. Read more
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Nuclear energy is a clean energy source with one of the smallest carbon footprints which produces more electricity on less land than any other clean energy source, such as windfarms. Read more
Reliable batteries, surpassing the energy storage capacity of the state of the art, are needed for critical applications such as communications systems for national security. Read more
As the chemical industry prepares to decarbonise to deliver Net Zero emissions targets, there is a need to transform the sector's sources of energy, raw materials, and structure. Read more
The rare earth elements (REE) continue to rapidly increase as a strategic technological resource and form essential. components in many existing and emerging applications.[1] A key use is in green energy technologies including in. Read more
The University of Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change invites applications for the following PhD project which is part of a joint PhD programme between the University of Bath and Monash University in Australia. . Read more
Meeting the net-zero commitment on greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 means significantly cutting back on emissions by 2035. However, currently, ~80% of our energy supply is dependent on fossil fuels which by default means additional emissions. Read more
The Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) is a 4-year PhD programme which provides students with the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of two-dimensional materials - a new class of advanced materials with potential to transform modern technologies, from clean energy to quantum engineering. Read more
The Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) is a 4-year PhD programme which provides students with the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of two-dimensional materials - a new class of advanced materials with potential to transform modern technologies, from clean energy to quantum engineering. Read more
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Any engineered solution for geological disposal of radioactive waste must consider a 1-million-year timescale and include resilience to future Cold Climate, Glaciation and Permafrost (CCGP) processes. Read more
Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2025 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project description. Read more
Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2025 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project description. Read more
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