Summer school 2012

EAFES Summer School of sustainable energy 2012

The EAFES Sustainable Energy Summer School was a great success! Thanks to all our delegates, speakers and facilitators for making it a fantastic event! Delegates can now visit our online resource centre here to download presentations from the event. Click here to view the gallery to see how it went.

EAFES promotes summer school to mark sustainable energy week!

The European Agency for Energy Security (EAFES) will extend the closing date for applications for its Sustainable Energy Summer School until the end of Sustainable Energy Week on 22 June 2012. EAFES can also confirm the speakers lined up so far for its 2012 Summer School as part of a programme set to cover topics such as latest developments in energy technology,  renewables, climate change, green transportation, nuclear energy and nuclear safety, energy security and energy policy, from Europe’s leading researchers in the field.

The summer school takes place from 26 August to 1 September 2012 at the University of Cambridge’s stunning and historical Magdalene College campus. EAFES is delighted to confirm that the following speakers will feature as part of the summer school programme:

Prof.  D. Crawford-Brown, University of Cambridge

Dr Tim Coombs, University of Cambridge

Dr. Richard McMahon, University of Cambridge

Prof. Helmut Bock, Technische Universität Wien / Vienna University of Technology

Dr Christian Kirchsteiger, European Commission - DG Energy

Dr. Andreas Kronenberg, International Atomic Energy Agency

Keith Melton, President of EUREC Agency

Professor Nick Collings, University of Cambridge

Commenting on the summer school, Dr Michal Chudý, Executive Director of EAFES said, “I’m delighted to confirm the speakers for our summer school and would like to thank them for contributing to our aim to help young researchers and professionals in the energy sector consider the importance of tying up energy technology and possibilities with energy policy and foreign policy.

“The week-long event provides the opportunity for participants to carry out hands on research in the superconductivity and other labs at the University of Cambridge and to work with some of Europe’s leading researchers and policy makers in the energy sector.”

The 2012 summer school will provide the opportunity for participants to examine and understand the technological challenges of different energy sources in order to secure, clean, low-carbon, sustainable and affordable energy systems; take part in experimental demonstrations at research facilities of the University of Cambridge; understand and experience policy issues in energy and the main goals of European energy policy and security; be involved in high-level debates on energy research and energy security priorities; discuss and develop a collective vision for sustainable energy and improve communication and networking skills.

The application process for the summer school is drawing to a close but there is still time for interested parties to apply. Applications should be sent to eafes.school2012@eafes.eu before 22 June 2012 and places will be allocated before 30 June 2012. Up to 30 participants will be selected based on their application which should include a short CV, letter of recommendation and a short energy-related essay, which may then be published to the EAFES blog.

Due to funding offered by a range of EAFES partners, participants can benefit from attending the summer school for a modest fee of 450 EUR per student or 600 EUR per professional. This includes all tuition, meals, accommodation and transport during the summer school. Places are limited and will be allocated through the application process outlined at www.eafes.eu

Don’t miss your chance to attend the 2012 EAFES Sustainable Energy Summer School at the University of Cambridge

The European Agency for Energy Security has now opened the application process for its 2012 Sustainable Energy Summer School and is urging students and professionals with an interest in sustainable energy technology and policy not to miss their chance to attend.

The summer school will take place in the UK from 26 August to 1 September 2012 at the University of Cambridge’s stunning and historical Magdalene College campus.

Commenting on the summer school, Dr Michal Chudý, Executive Director of EAFES said, “This year we will hold our first ever sustainable energy summer school and it promises to be an excellent event. The programme will include a theoretical element featuring lectures and presentations as well as practical and interactive activities and great networking opportunities with policy, academic and energy research contacts and industry leaders. The courses throughout the week-long programme will be focused on the scientific, engineering, economic and political issues relating to sustainable energy and I’d recommend the summer school to anyone with an interest in sustainable energy, whether from a research, policy or other professional background.”

Following the success of the ‘Where is the energetic future of Central and Eastern Europe?’ conference organised by EAFES and the Centre for European Studies (CES) in December 2011, the 2012 summer school will provide the opportunity for participants to examine and understand the technological challenges of different energy sources in order to secure, clean, low-carbon, sustainable and affordable energy systems; take part in experimental demonstrations at research facilities of the University of Cambridge; understand and experience policy issues in energy and the main goals of European energy policy and security; be involved in high-level debates on energy research and energy security priorities; discuss and develop a collective vision for sustainable energy and improve communication and networking skills.

Due to funding offered by a range of EAFES partners, participants can benefit from attending the summer school for a modest fee of 450 EUR per student or 600 EUR per person. This includes all tuition, meals, accommodation and transport during the summer school. Places are limited and will be allocated through the application process outlined here

Up to 30 participants will be selected based on their application which should include a short CV, letter of recommendation and a short energy-related essay, which may then be published to the EAFES blog. Financial support may also be available to some candidates and will be allocated according to highest level of need. Applications should be sent to eafes.school2012@eafes.eu before 22 June 2012 and places will be allocated before 30 June 2012.

Our outline programme is now ready:

The summer school will take place from August 26 to September 1, 2012 in Magdalene College, Cambridge, UK. The summer school will have a theoretical part featuring lectures and presentations and the practical part. The courses will be focused on the scientific, engineering, economic and political issues of sustainable energy.

The participants will:

*examine and understand the technological challenges of different energy sources in order to secure, clean, low-carbon, sustainable and affordable energy systems; (Thermo cycles, milestones  in fusion power development,  nuclear power – past and the future, renewable resources, wind and solar energy, challenges in transportation, climate change);

*take part in experimental demonstrations at research facilities of the University of Cambridge;

*understand and experience policy issues in energy and the main goals of European energy policy and security;

*be involved in high-level debates on energy research and energy security priorities, from demand reduction, desertification sources, lowering dependency on other countries to future sources of energy;

*have the opportunity to network with policy, academic and energy research contacts;

*discuss and develop a collective vision for sustainable energy;

*improve communication and networking skills.

Who should attend?

The summer school will be of interest to students (Master, PhD), Post-Docs, natural and social scientists, engineers and policy makers and those who want to learn more about sustainable energy.

Application for participation

Application process in now closed. Thanks to all candidate who applied.

For more information write to : eafes.school2012@eafes.eu

Summer school of sustainable energy poster

FAQ

1. How should the essay look like?

- essays must be written in English and attached as a separate file  (preferably, pdf, doc, docx)

- around 1000 words, and the ideal post is about 700 words

- essays could be related to energy, including technical, scientific, economic or political aspects. 

-  essays  can include pictures, plots and graphs, which must be of sufficient resolution. 

- advertisements for products, services or companies are not acceptable. Articles must not be offensive or defamatory, contain copyrighted material without consent, promote extremism or terrorism or incite any criminal act.

2. What kind of letter of recommendation do you require?

The letter of recommendation should be from your supervisor, professor, boss, colleague or collaborator ( the best way is signed and scanned document). A prove of your professional qualities and interests will be very helpful by the selection process. However, if you for some reasons cannot get a letter of recommendation (your personal activity not related to your work or studies, self employed,  etc),  send us your application anyway.