The ZERO Institute - University of Oxford

📢 Calling all Oxford ECRs engaged in the energy transition ❗ The ZERO Institute's ECR Network warmly invites you to the Michaelmas Term Launch Reception! 📅 Date: Friday, 31 October 🕔 Time: 12:00–2:00 pm  📍 Venue: Oxford e-Research Centre (7 Keble Road). Join us for an informal networking lunch bringing together Early Career Researchers, senior academics, and industry practitioners engaged in the energy transition. The event will mark the start of this term’s ECR activities and is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn more about upcoming initiatives. The lunch will feature: 🌟 Welcome remarks from the ZERO Institute Leadership 🏆 Presentation by the ASHRAE Winners Team 💡 Opportunities with the ZERO ECR Network – get involved this term! Register by 28 October ▶️ University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science Department of Materials, University of Oxford School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford

📢 The first Energy Seminar of Michaelmas Term is taking place next Tuesday! Joe Kwiatkowski, Matched Energy, “The Billion-Pound Opportunity to Make Clean Power 2030 More Affordable” 📅 Tuesday 14 October 🕔 17.00-18.15 📍 Diversity Room, School of Geography and Online 🖥️  Full details and registration ➡️  https://lnkd.in/e5WZHin8   The Matched Clean Power Index, launching October 27 at https://lnkd.in/ezMNQhHw, ranks suppliers by how well they align renewable generation with customer demand. The index uses public data from Elexon, Ofgem, and NESO to track the power served to customers on a half-hourly basis for 213 TWh of consumption — roughly 75% of the UK market. Joe Kwiatkowski is the founder of Matched, an independent, not-for-profit, open-source initiative that uses public data to show what renewable electricity UK consumers actually receive, hour by hour. He previously held senior leadership positions at Tesla Energy, and worked as a research physicist at Cambridge University, Imperial College, and Stanford University. Full details and registration ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5WZHin8 #Renewables #NetZero Tina Fawcett School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford Department of Materials, University of Oxford University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science

🌍𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 🌍 Join us on 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 for a weekend with passionate climate innovators at the Climate Tech Hackathon, hosted by Oxford Edge, The ZERO Institute - University of Oxford and OX1 Incubator. Over two days, you’ll collaborate to tackle urgent climate challenges, gain hands-on mentorship from industry experts, and draw inspiration from leading Climate Tech founders. Bring your ideas and ambition — we’ll give you the platform to make them real. Limited to 60 places. Sign-up now: https://lnkd.in/ezsDfMUS 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱? • We welcome developers, designers, engineers, researchers, community leaders, social entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about creating climate-positive solutions. • Friendly, encouraging, and collaborative atmosphere • Teams can come pre-formed or form on the day • Limited to 60 places, so apply early! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻? • Friday: Welcome drinks, community briefings, founders panel and team formation • Saturday: Hacking, mentoring, workshops, and open mic presentations 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲? 💬 Learn from leading Climate Tech founders and industry experts 🌐 Meet others driven to use their skills for global impact 🚀 Build something you’re proud of using cutting-edge tools 🔥 Work on one of the most urgent challenges of our time 💡Continue building your idea and enter the OX1 Incubator (equity-free) for further support and growth This is your chance to re-imagine how we shape a sustainable future — and turn bold ideas into real-world impact. #ClimateTech #TechForGood #ClimateAction #ImpactInnovation #FutureOfClimate #ClimateSolutions #BuildForImpact #ClimateEntrepreneurs

🌍𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 🌍 Join us on 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 for a weekend with passionate climate innovators at the Climate Tech Hackathon, hosted by Oxford Edge, The ZERO Institute - University of Oxford and OX1 Incubator. Over two days, you’ll collaborate to tackle urgent climate challenges, gain hands-on mentorship from industry experts, and draw inspiration from leading Climate Tech founders. Bring your ideas and ambition — we’ll give you the platform to make them real. Limited to 60 places. Sign-up now: https://shorturl.at/ItnG3 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱? • We welcome developers, designers, engineers, researchers, community leaders, social entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about creating climate-positive solutions. • Friendly, encouraging, and collaborative atmosphere • Teams can come pre-formed or form on the day • Limited to 60 places, so apply early! 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻? • Friday: Welcome drinks, community briefings, founders panel and team formation • Saturday: Hacking, mentoring, workshops, and open mic presentations 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲? 💬 Learn from leading Climate Tech founders and industry experts 🌐 Meet others driven to use their skills for global impact 🚀 Build something you’re proud of using cutting-edge tools 🔥 Work on one of the most urgent challenges of our time 💡Continue building your idea and enter the OX1 Incubator (equity-free) for further support and growth This is your chance to re-imagine how we shape a sustainable future — and turn bold ideas into real-world impact. #ClimateTech #TechForGood #ClimateAction #ImpactInnovation #FutureOfClimate #ClimateSolutions #BuildForImpact #ClimateEntrepreneurs

🎓We are delighted to announce the inaugural John Goodenough Lecture, with a Nobel laureate as guest! Title: The first half century of lithium batteries and the challenges facing us in moving forward Lecturer: Sir M. Stanley Whittingham, 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry 📅 3rd Dec 2025 University of Oxford For information and to register, consult https://lnkd.in/eJDvnw6H or the poster below! University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford Department of Materials, University of Oxford Oxford Chemistry St Catherine's College, University of Oxford Oxford Net Zero The Faraday Institution

What does it take to spinout climate-related academic research? How can you make the most of your rigorous, evidence-based, and scientific mind as you embark on your founder journey? And what new mindsets could serve you well, as the whims of the market take centre stage? Join ZERO Institute's Katy Tuncer on 21 October to learn more! Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHEvaYtZ EnSpire Oxford Oxford Edge Christ Church, Oxford University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford Department of Materials, University of Oxford

📣 📣 📣 Hiring alert! Communications and Engagement Officer at the ZERO Institute This is an exciting new role, expanding our strategic communications and engagement. We are looking for a capable, enthusiastic, hands-on and flexible team-worker, happy to operate in a dynamic environment. We value passion for and know-how in content writing, dissemination, and engagement with diverse audiences. If it is you, apply by 3rd November ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dz9MFiNJ (Photo by Olivia Gaskin) University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford Department of Materials, University of Oxford Oxford Net Zero Oxford Policy Engagement Network (OPEN) Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment - University of Oxford Environmental Change Institute (ECI), University of Oxford Oxford EARTH

Artificial Intelligence for Materials A transition to digitally enabled discovery & translation 📅 20 October 2025, 13:00–17:00 📍 Hume-Rothery Lecture Theatre, Department of Materials, University of Oxford Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbJNG96s Join leading academics, industry experts, and funders to explore how AI is transforming Materials Science & Engineering — from discovery and design, to manufacturing and sustainability. The programme will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, and time for networking. Areas for exploration: Materials Discovery & Design Accelerated Simulation & Modelling AI for Microscopy & Imaging Process Optimisation & Manufacturing Sustainability & Green Materials Digital Twins for Materials Why attend? Understand the scope of AI for Materials and opportunities Discover how AI can accelerate your research Gain insights from industry and funders Connect with potential collaborators 📅 20 October 2025, 13:00–17:00 📍 Hume-Rothery Lecture Theatre, Department of Materials, University of Oxford Register here: https://lnkd.in/gbJNG96s Organised by Jason Smith, Enzo Liotti, Volker Deringer, Adrian Walters, RTTP and Nav Dean.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: 𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ⚡ A University of Oxford team led by Dr Robert House, working as part of The Faraday Institution Industry Sprint, has developed a new class of sodium-ion cathode materials that store charge reversibly on the oxygen as well as the metal atoms of the crystal structure.  Building on insights from the #CATMAT project, the team aimed to exploit recent advances in the understanding of these “oxygen redox materials” designing cathodes for two different potential applications:  ⚡ More energy-dense cells to rival lithium iron phosphate (LFP), opening routes into low-cost automotive and e-mobility.  ⚡ Lower battery costs for static energy storage applications for the grid. Demonstrator pouch cells were created in collaboration with Prof Magdalena Titirici from Imperial College London, using hard carbon anodes from the NEXGENNA project. Having proved the concept at the pouch cell level, the team is now working with the Advanced Materials Battery Innovation Centre at CPI to scale up production via a Henry Royce Institute MATcelerate Zero grant. The team is also aiming to launch a spin out to commercialise the technology. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6-yrGtS  #BatteryResearch #SodiumIon #Cathode 

🎉 Three Oxford DPhil students at the ZERO Institute win the European ASHRAE competition on Net Zero Data Centres. 🏆 We are thrilled to announce that three Oxford DPhil students, Cuicheng Zhang (DPhil, Engineering Science), Nethmi Jayaratne Kariyawasam (DPhil, Geography and Environment) and Gayatri S. (DPhil, Engineering Science) have received the First Prize in the ASHRAE Region XIV Net-Zero Building Design Competition 2025 on Net Zero Data Centres, supported by the academic mentors Prof. Jesús Lizana, Dr. Amr Suliman, and Dr. Scot Wheeler. The Oxford students and ZERO Institute academics were part of the RISE-UP team, a UK-wide collaboration involving students and academics from four universities: the University of Oxford, Loughborough University, London South Bank University and the University of Exeter. The UK team has jointly secured the First Prize for their submission RISE-UP in the competition, alongside the SubZero UPM team from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Technical University of Madrid, Spain). This recognition reflects the strong technical expertise, collaborative spirit, and commitment of our students and academics to net-zero. Now, the team will participate in the ASHRAE Winter Conference in Las Vegas (January 31–February 4), where all teammates will contribute to representing the project and our institution at this prestigious event. Congratulations to the team on an impressive achievement in innovation and net-zero progress. This achievement highlights the significant impact of our new student engagement initiatives in driving progress towards net zero. Read more 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/epRZJ9kk #NetZero #Data #DataCentres University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science Department of Materials, University of Oxford School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford