Blog: Academia-policy partnerships to combat climate crisis
In this blog, Yasemin Didem Aktas, Associate Professor of Applied Materials and Structures at University College London, reflects on her recent secondment at the Government Office for Science (GO-Science) and the value of academia-policy partnership. Climate crisis is...
UUCN panel event for London Climate Action Week
The UUCN is hosting a panel event at London Climate Action Week 2024! Join us on Tuesday 25 June, 4:00 – 5:30pm at the Royal Institution. As a hub for knowledge, training, and innovation, the academic sector is at the forefront of climate action – advancing...
Climate innovation: what role can universities play?
Alyssa Gilbert is co-chair of the UUCN, Director of Innovation at the Grantham Institute (Imperial College London), and Director of Undaunted – a partnership between Imperial and the Royal Institution. Ahead of Innovation Zero, she shares her perspective on the...
Member blog: Climate action is for all, not just the wealthy
In this blog, Hettie Moorcroft, Sam Hampton & Lorraine Whitmarsh from the University of Bath discuss misconceptions around concern about climate change, income level, and ability to take action. There is growing evidence that social and economic transformation is...