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SUMMARY:Artificial intelligence research to enable UK’s net zero target
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is targeted at academic researchers (UK research organisations only). It will provide further information and questions and answers opportunity to prospective applicants of the new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) cross-council funding opportunity ‘artificial intelligence research to enable UK’s net zero target’. \nAttendees from a variety of research disciplines and career stages are welcomed\, but an interest in investigating solutions to net zero challenges using artificial intelligence is essential. \nProjects will explore the use of artificial intelligence in addressing net zero challenges across 4 themes with research proposals crossing any 2 council’s remits of EPSRC\, NERC\, BBSRC\, ESRC. The 4 themes are: \n\nenergy\ntransport\nenvironment\nagriculture and food systems\n\nProspective applicants will find out further information regarding the opportunity scope\, proposal requirements\, eligibility\, as well as the type of projects and themes that UKRI is looking to support. \nApplicants to the opportunity must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for funding during the duration of their project. \nThe Zoom link for the webinar will be provided post registration. Registrations for webinar attendance open 2 December 2022.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/artificial-intelligence-research-to-enable-uks-net-zero-target/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221208T120000
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SUMMARY:The Co-Centre Programme
DESCRIPTION:The Co-Centre Programme is an exciting opportunity for researchers to build strategic collaborative partnerships across Ireland\, Great Britain and Northern Ireland through the formation of a Co-Centre. The programme will establish virtual Centres of distributed excellence linking researchers across academia and industry to perform cutting-edge research in areas of mutual economic\, societal\, health and environmental importance. Co-Centres will be structured according to the existing SFI model and will be funded by by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI)\, Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture\, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)\, and co-funded by industry. \nA webinar outlining the Co-Centre Programme 2022 call and its application process will take place on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 10:00am
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-co-centre-programme/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Agrifood,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220926T090047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T090047Z
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SUMMARY:Science\, Climate Policy & COP27
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations COP27 climate conference will be held in Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt in November 2022. In this event\, The Foundation for Science and Technology will look at the latest climate science\, and the contribution that science needs to make in COP27 and beyond.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/science-climate-policy-cop27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20221003T092233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T102044Z
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SUMMARY:A Future Economy Powered by Clean Hydrogen
DESCRIPTION:As a region with a history of innovation and engineering excellence\, Northern Ireland is now presented with the opportunity to be at the forefront on the next revolution in driving a future economy powered by clean energy. \nThis event will look at the exciting prospect of a Hydrogen economy; its potential to drive economic development\, secure and sustain high-skilled\, well-paid jobs\, develop indigenous resilient energy security and most importantly\, reduce greenhouse emissions contributing to Northern Ireland’s net-zero goals. \nTwo complimentary reports from The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre and Matrix – The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel\, examine the changes needed to provide the policy\, oversight\, governance and investment to transform the Northern Ireland economy from being heavily reliant on fossil fuels to attaining energy independence through locally produced\, clean renewable energy.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/a-future-economy-powered-by-clean-hydrogen/
LOCATION:Stormont Hotel\, 587 Upper Newtownards Road\, Belfast\, BT4 3LP
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221007
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
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SUMMARY:Smart Energy Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:RenewableNI is pleased to announce the date of this year’s Smart Energy Conference – Thursday 6 October. \nTaking in place in the Clayton Hotel\, in the heart of Belfast\, the conference will focus on the implementation of the Northern Ireland Energy Strategy. \n\n\n\n\nThe full-day conference includes a networking lunch and ends with a drinks reception in a private bar area. \nPanel discussions on the agenda are the NI Planning System and Markets\, with plenty of time for audience questions. \nWe will be examining what has been achieved from the 2022 Action Plan\, what the key milestones are\, and what major obstacles are and how to overcome them. \nThe agenda will include: \n\nKeynote speech from Mark Ennis\, SSE.\nMarkets Panel Discussion – facilitated by the Chair of the RenewableNI Markets Working Group\, Richard Murphy\, Pinsent Mason.\nPlanning Panel Discussion – facilitated by the Chair of the RenewableNI Planning Working Group\, Sara Tinsley\, Energia.\nLaunch of RenewableNI’s new strategy.\nAddress from event partner Carson McDowell.\nNetworking lunch in Clayton Hotel restaurent.\nDrinks reception in a private bar.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/smart-energy-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Clayton Hotel Belfast\, 22 Ormeau Ave\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT2 8HS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T103000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220905T103253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T103253Z
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SUMMARY:The Clean Revolution: Building Northern Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join RenewableNI for a free seminar to mark the launch The Clean Revolution\, our new offshore wind report. \nThis free event\, sponsored by A&L Goodbody\, brings together experts in offshore wind as Northern Ireland prepares to create a new section of the renewable electricity industry. \nThe Northern Ireland Energy Strategy committed to attracting ‘investment opportunities in offshore and marine developments in Northern Ireland waters’.  RenewableNI’s new report The Clean Revolution: Building Northern Ireland’s Offshore Wind Industry explores the economic and environmental benefits.\n \nThe session will be opened by Niamh Kenny\, Chair of RenewableNI’s Offshore Wind working group\, and Project Director for SBM Offshore‘s proposed 400MW North Channel Wind floating wind project. \nJohn Tougher\, Senior Associate\, A&L Goodbody\, will set out the opportunities and challenges of offshore wind. \nReport authors BVG Associates will then present the key findings of the report and provide expert analysis and details. \nFinally\, there will be a question and answer session from the audience. \nRefreshments will be provided before and after the seminar. \n\n\n\n\nPrinted copies of the report will be available at the launch and then available for free online.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-clean-revolution-building-northern-irelands-offshore-wind-industry/
LOCATION:A&L Goodbody\, 42-46 Fountain Street\, Belfast\, BT1 5EB
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220704T125217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T125217Z
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SUMMARY:Space-Enabled Net Zero by 2050: New Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:COP26 concluded with The Glasgow Climate Pact\, signed by all participating nations\, building on the significant progress and momentum since the Paris Agreement in 2015. Everyone must now act to deliver on the commitments made at COP26. \nIn the weeks leading up to COP26\, the UK published its Net Zero Strategy\, which outlined its legislated plans to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and fighting climate change with Space technology was one of the items in the Ten Point Plan in the National Space Strategy. Space technology touches all sectors\, and the Space ecosystem has a critical part to play in empowering solutions for climate change and enabling the UK to realise its Net Zero Strategy. \nThis webinar is the second of a two-part series that will present several concepts on the subject of ‘Space-Enabled Net Zero’\, exploring how Space can help us respond to the climate challenges discussed during COP26 and limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. In this second webinar\, we will cover the topic of new service delivery and new opportunities. An invited panel will discuss and debate emerging technologies\, opportunities\, challenges\, and impacts surrounding this topic. Participants are also invited to pitch a single slide lightning talk on a concept relating to Space-enabled net zero for discussion and debate.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/space-enabled-net-zero-by-2050-new-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Space technology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220530T144052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T144052Z
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SUMMARY:Technical briefings: Decarbonisation
DESCRIPTION:The next in the Royal Academy of Engineering’s series of Technical briefings will see Professor Geoffrey Maitland CBE FREng and Dr Andrew Jamieson OBE FREng present an overview of the current technical state of engineered carbon capture and storage (CCS)\, what can be learned from other global projects and what opportunities there are for this platform technology\, despite deployment in the UK lagging behind other countries. \nThese webinars were created to provide an opportunity for Fellows\, academics and researchers to hear in detail topics aligned with the Academy’s strategy. \nProgramme\n\n\n\n11.50am\nZoom opens\n\n\n12.00pm\nWelcome and introduction\n\n\n12.05pm\nBriefing\n\n\n12.30pm\nQ&A session\n\n\n12.55pm\nClosing remarks\n\n\n1.00pm\nClose\n\n\n\nTickets\nThis event is free of charge\, but registration is required. After registering your place\, you will receive an email that contains login details to join the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Lucy Webb\, Events Coordinator at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nSpeakers\nProfessor Geoffrey Maitland CBE FREng \nGeoff Maitland is Professor of Energy Engineering at Imperial College London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering\, was President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers 2014-15 and appointed CBE in 2019. His career has spanned academia and industry\, spending 20 years in oil and gas with Schlumberger and over 20 years at Imperial\, first as a young lecturer from 1974 and then from 2005 in his current post. His research work is centred on the energy transition\, especially carbon capture and storage for decarbonisation of industrial processes\, hydrogen and electricity production.  His awards include the SCI Leverhulme Medal\, the RSC Rideal Award\, the IChemE Hutchison Medal and the IChemE Envoy and Ambassador Awards.  Geoff is the Founding Director of the Qatar Carbonates and Carbon Storage Research Centre and of the Shell-Imperial Digital Rocks Lab. He was a Trustee and Chair of the RAEng Audit and Risk Committee 2017-2020. \nDr Andrew Jamieson OBE FREng \nAndrew Jamieson is a Director of Gaz Transport et Technigaz (France)\, and Kerogen (Private Equity). He previously served on the boards of Woodside Energy (Australia)\, Chrysaor Holdings (now Harbour Energy\, UK)\, Hoegh LNG (Norway)\, Hoegh LNG Partners (USA)\, Seven Energy (Nigeria\, as Chairman) and Velocys PLC (UK\, USA). Andrew retired from the Royal Dutch Shell Group in 2009 where he was Executive Vice President\, Gas & Projects and Member of the Gas & Power Executive Committee since 2005. At Shell he held positions in the UK\, the Netherlands\, Denmark\, Australia and Nigeria where he was CEO/MD of Nigeria LNG. Andrew holds a Ph.D. degree from Glasgow University\, is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Past President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. He was awarded an OBE for services to British industry and sustainability in Nigeria. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. Your camera will be off and your account will be muted throughout the entire event. Only the speakers and presentations will be visible on your screen.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/technical-briefings-decarbonisation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220531T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220506T151315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T151315Z
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SUMMARY:Supercharging the response to climate change
DESCRIPTION:Corinne Sawers and Eric Lonergan are the authors of Supercharge\, a powerful manifesto on how to decarbonise our society quickly. With unique insight into climate change\, sustainability and the financial markets\, they combine their expertise to provide answers on how we can supercharge our response to climate change. \nWhy you should come \nThis event is for anyone who wants answers on how we speed up the transition to net zero. You might be an economist\, work in policy or government\, or a climate activist looking for ways to spark movements. \nCorinne and Eric will discuss the steps we need to take to get to net zero quicker\, from policy hacks to financial models and how to incentivise action. If you’re feeling demoralised or confused about the climate crisis\, join us to hear about the moves that need to be made to create positive change.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/supercharging-the-response-to-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220415T092359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T092359Z
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SUMMARY:Circular Economy Innovation Network Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:The Circular Economy Innovation Network aims to create stronger\, more collaborative\, and resilient industries working together to achieve net zero through circular innovation. \nBy building new sector communities\, focussed on circular design\, circular business models\, and circular recovery KTN are empowering industry members to come together for the first time to co-create a shared pathway for impact in achieving net zero through circular innovation. \nThey are launching three new challenge communities (wool\, aluminium\, and chemicals)\, that will collaborate to co-create a Circular Innovation Action Plan for their sector. This action plan will identify the key sectoral barriers to net zero and how the circular economy can be used as a framework to overcome these barriers. \nAs part of this process\, communities will agree on two challenges they want to tackle together. Using their Innovation Exchange platform\, KTN will seek to find potential solutions and broker new relationships between established industry and innovators. \nKTN are building the Circular Economy Innovation Network to bring together stakeholders across the wool\, aluminium\, and chemicals value chain to explore how innovation can enhance the role of wool\, aluminium\, and chemicals in the UK. Here they begin to explore the challenges facing the three industries in the UK and consider where innovation could have a role to play in supporting producers\, processors and end users. \nThey will be holding the first launch event online on 26th April 2022\, 11:00 – 12:30\, featuring three breakout rooms on the 3 sectors\, with Q&A. \nJoin KTN at this introductory event on the 26th April at 11am to find out how you can get involved in exploring: \n\nHow we could use wool\, aluminium and chemicals in novel ways to benefit the sector\nWays we could use resources more efficiently across the value chain\n\nThis event is part of the Circular Innovation Network\, which looks at alternatives to using high carbon materials to support UK industries in reaching net zero. To find out more please click here
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/circular-economy-innovation-network-launch-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220425T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220412T084844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T084844Z
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SUMMARY:The European Green Deal and the UK
DESCRIPTION:The European Green Deal and the UK – impact\, challenges\, and opportunities for collaboration on policy\, research\, trade\, sector decarbonisation\, and international development\nThis conference will examine the European Green Deal and the key priorities for achieving the aim for Europe to be the first climate-neutral continent. \nA key focus will be the opportunities and implications for stakeholders in the UK and internationally\, including in the areas of business and research collaboration\, trade and policy coordination\, as well as possible challenges that lie ahead. \nIncluded are keynote sessions with João Vale de Almeida\, Ambassador of the European Union to the United Kingdom; Jytte Guteland MEP\, Lead Climate Negotiator\, European Parliament and Jacquelyn MacLennan\, Partner\, White & Case – as well as contributions from AECOM; Aldersgate Group; the Connected Places Catapult; the European Space Agency; Melius Homes; National Grid; NFU Scotland; University of York; and Visa Europe. \nThe conference will be an opportunity for stakeholders to consider the issues alongside key policy officials who are due to attend from BEIS; the CCC; DIT; the FCDO; Defra; Department for the Economy\, NI; DfT; DAERA\, NI; the Environment Agency\, NI; the DWI; NAO; The Scottish Government; and the Welsh Government – as well as parliamentary pass-holders from both Houses of Parliament.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-european-green-deal-and-the-uk/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change,Innovation,R&D
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220414T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220411T103724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T111207Z
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SUMMARY:CASE Green innovation challenge fund Awareness event
DESCRIPTION:CASE green innovation challenge fund – awareness event.\n\n\nThe Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) is an industry led\, collaborative\, sustainable energy research centre hosted at Queen’s University Belfast\, partnering with Ulster University and the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI). \nCASE are pleased to announce that we have been selected to manage the Green Innovation Challenge Fund (GICF) on behalf of the Department for the Economy NI. This new £4.5 million award will allow us to discover the Path to Net Zero Energy as outlined in the NI Energy Strategy 2021. \nCASE is eager to extend this funding opportunity to new industrial\, manufacturing and service related industries and is partnering with NIACE to facilitate an information session on the 14 April at 2 -4pm at their Centre on Airport Road. At this event you will hear what the aims of the funding are\, what areas of research are eligible and there will be an opportunity to meet academics to discuss potential partnerships to go forward with an application \nFor more information see the competition details here.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/case-green-innovation-challenge-fund-awareness-event/
LOCATION:NIACE Centre\, 5 Airport Road\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT3 9EF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220415
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220121T110031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220121T110502Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering for Carbon Zero 2022 - A Global PhD Conference
DESCRIPTION:The UK-China Consortium of Engineering Education & Research (UCEER)\, in which Queen’s University Belfast is the leading UK institution\, is holding the first Global PhD Conference on ‘Engineering for Carbon Zero’ (UCEER22-ECZ) online in April 2022. The conference is jointly organised by PhD students from Queen’s University Belfast and Tianjin University\, China. PhD students from both institutions are the main organisers for this conference and PhD students or Masters students from around the world are invited to attend and present their latest research. \nA large amount of carbon emissions and the resulting greenhouse effect are believed to be closely related to extreme weather and atmospheric environment. \nSince the second industrial revolution\, the extensive use of fossil energy has led to a sharp increase in CO2 in the atmosphere. With the holding of the International Climate Conference and the recognition of this topic by the international community\, reducing carbon emissions and controlling global warming has become an important topic in the 21st century. Many countries have pledged to achieve carbon neutrality\, or carbon zero\, by the middle of the 21st century in order to cope with the intensifying climate change. There are a large number of research and technical challenges that need to be solved urgently\, including the use of sustainable energy\, carbon capture\, carbon utilization\, carbon storage and so on. \n 
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/engineering-for-carbon-zero-2022-a-global-phd-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220309T120456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T120456Z
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SUMMARY:Rebuilding the UK Electricity Grid
DESCRIPTION:Reaching Net Zero emissions requires a huge increase in electricity. As we move to electric vehicles\, heat pumps for domestic heating\, and power generation from renewable sources\, what are the implications for the UK electricity grid and the way it is structured? In this event\, The Foundation for Science and Technology will explore how the grid needs to change and adapt to meet a decarbonising society. \nSpeakers at this event include Nick Winser CBE FREng – Chairman\, Energy Systems Catapult\, Dr Cathy McClay OBE – Trading and Optimisation Director\, Sembcorp Energy UK and Professor Keith Bell – Scottish Power Professor of Smart Grids\, University of Strathclyde.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/rebuilding-the-uk-electricity-grid/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220208T114520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T114520Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now (Belfast)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Josh Bailey\, a Research Fellow in SMAE\, is one of six CASE (Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy) researchers who will be putting on stalls at NI Sustainability Fairs as part of the NI Science Festivals. The NI Sustainability Fairs represent a long-term project designed to explore what we must do to meet to achieve a planet in balance\, one that provides for humanity and the millions of other species. \nThe theme of CASE’s stalls is ”Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now” where the latest research going on at QUB and UU around renewable energy and related sustainable solutions will be shared with the public. This encompasses hydrogen\, batteries\, anaerobic digestion\, food waste\, wind and tidal energy\, photovoltaics and solar thermal\, amongst other environmental issues. \nLocated in 2 Royal Avenue\, a range of local\, national and international organisations will be demonstrating a variety of practical ways that they are trying to make a real difference for the planet and what we can do to lend a hand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-energy-revolution-the-future-is-now-belfast/
LOCATION:2 Royal Avenue\, 2 Royal Avenue\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 1DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change,Energy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220211T095759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T111445Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of Public Transport in NI
DESCRIPTION:Translink is leading the transport transformation in Northern Ireland\, aiming to operate a net zero emissions fleet by 2040 and creating advanced services and networks to be your first choice for travel today\, for tomorrow. \nThis event will give an account of Translink’s actions to revolutionise and decarbonise NI’s public transport system\, transitioning to renewable energy technologies and accelerating net zero emissions across their bus and train fleet and wider business by 2040. \nThe presentation will explore the opportunities to develop public transport in Northern Ireland. Showcasing the ground-breaking work to deliver the first hydrogen double decker fleet and the first hydrogen refuelling station on the island of Ireland\, the further delivery of 100 new zero emission (electric and hydrogen) buses due to service this Spring\, the programme to decarbonisation of the rail network and the activities underway to encourage more people to use active travel. \nKeynote Speaker: Ian Campbell\, Director of Service Operations\, Translink
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-public-transport-in-ni/
LOCATION:The Mac\, 10 Exchange Street\, West\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 2NJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220208T113847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T113847Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now (Derry~Londonderry)
DESCRIPTION:Dr Josh Bailey\, a Research Fellow in SMAE\, is one of six CASE (Centre for Advanced Sustainable Energy) researchers who will be putting on stalls at NI Sustainability Fairs as part of the NI Science Festivals. The NI Sustainability Fairs represent a long-term project designed to explore what we must do to meet to achieve a planet in balance\, one that provides for humanity and the millions of other species. \nThe theme of CASE’s stalls is ”Clean Energy Revolution – the future is now” where the latest research going on at QUB and UU around renewable energy and related sustainable solutions will be shared with the public. This encompasses hydrogen\, batteries\, anaerobic digestion\, food waste\, wind and tidal energy\, photovoltaics and solar thermal\, amongst other environmental issues. \nLocated in The Playhouse\, a range of local\, national and international organisations will be demonstrating a variety of practical ways that they are trying to make a real difference for the planet and what we can do to lend a hand.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/clean-energy-revolution-the-future-is-now-derrylondonderry/
LOCATION:The Playhouse\, 5-7 Artillery Street\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 6RG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Circular Green,Climate Change
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220217T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220215T112018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T112107Z
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SUMMARY:The Future of the European Hydrogen Economy
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore the potential of the European hydrogen economy. Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in achieving a carbon-neutral economy in Europe by 2050. Green hydrogen also has many possible applications in the Irish context\, and while currently representing a modest fraction of the global energy mix\, projections indicate that clean hydrogen could meet approximately 25% of the world’s energy demand by mid-century. \nIn recent years\, several European countries\, including Portugal and Germany\, have issued comprehensive national hydrogen strategies. These frameworks provide critical insights for Ireland as policymakers consider the role for green hydrogen in meeting the state’s climate and energy targets. In this session\, three international experts will explore the potential role of green hydrogen as the EU transitions to a carbon-neutral future. \nAbout the Speakers:   \nDr Isabel Cabrita is Professor of Energy Solutions at the Institute of Education and Sciences\, Lisbon. She also serves as a Researcher at CERENA\, a Portuguese research and technological development institute which specialises in innovative and sustainable energy solutions. From 2015-2021\, she was Head of Research Directorate-General of Energy and Geology\, Portugal. In this role\, Dr Cabrita oversaw the implementation of the Portuguese Energy and Climate Plan\, and Portugal’s National Hydrogen Strategy. Dr Cabrita has produced more than 300 publications and served as guest editor of an edition of Energies in 2021. \nFranz Lehner is Head of International Cooperation at NOW GmbH\, the German Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology. NOW GmbH is responsible for the coordination and management of the German Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology and the Electromobility Model Regions programme of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure of Germany. An engineer by training\, Mr Lehner has more than 10 years of professional experience focusing on hydrogen\, fuel cells\, renewable fuels and electric mobility. Before joining NOW in early 2021\, Mr Lehner was Managing Consultant at the international energy transition consulting firm E4tech in Lausanne\, Switzerland. From 2014-2019\, he co-authored the annual Fuel Cell Industry Review published by E4Tech\, the global benchmark report in this sector. \nShiva Dustdar is Head of Innovation Finance Advisory at the European Investment Bank. A leading innovation finance expert with over 25 years of experience at J.P. Morgan\, Fitch Ratings and now at EIB\, she specialises in identifying future investment opportunities and developing new business and market opportunities to finance the transition to a green and digital economy. Ms Dustdar co-founded the European High Yield Association (EHYA)\, which is now part of the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME). In 2006\, she was listed in the ‘Top 50 Women in Credit’ by Credit Magazine. Ms Dustdar Shiva holds a BA in Economics from Columbia University and an Executive MBA from London Business School.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/the-future-of-the-european-hydrogen-economy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Energy,Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211013T154056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T154056Z
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SUMMARY:Devolve to Evolve: What role should local communities play in decarbonising homes?
DESCRIPTION:How much of the transition to greener heating should be locally-led – and how much should this be dictated by national government? What would it look like to have a transition that’s completely bottom-up? Join Nesta’s panel of experts as we explore how national and local approaches might work together on the journey to net zero. \nThis event is the fifth in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/devolve-to-evolve-what-role-should-local-communities-play-in-decarbonising-homes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20220131T113025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T113025Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Digital Technologies in Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:This event looks at how manufacturers can gather\, process and present data from the factory in sufficient detail to give customers visibility of their orders. Of course\, this level of granularity is also extremely helpful to the factory management team\, to fully understand work in progress and allow management time to be spent proactively maximising customer experience\, rather than spend time on reactive expediting and fire fighting after problems comes to light.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/innovative-digital-technologies-in-supply-chain/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Creative technology,Digital,Energy,Innovation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220118T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211013T152912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T152912Z
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SUMMARY:Stories From the Frontline: Let’s hear from our green home pioneers
DESCRIPTION:What can we learn from those at the cutting edge – the people already deep in the world of decarbonising homes? In this event\, you’ll hear from three carbon-cutting pioneers and have the opportunity to put your questions to them. What experiences can they share\, and how can we learn from each other to support the UK’s road to zero carbon? \nThis event is the fourth event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/stories-from-the-frontline-lets-hear-from-our-green-home-pioneers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211214T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211013T152613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T152613Z
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SUMMARY:Decarbonisation Déjà Vu: What can recent consumer behaviour change tell us?
DESCRIPTION:From seatbelts to smoking\, there are a wealth of examples of significant behaviour change in our recent past. What can we learn from them when it comes to decarbonising homes? With a series of short presentations on insights into the consumer mindset\, this event looks at how consumer behaviour change has happened in other sectors and the impact of peer influence on the adoption of new technologies. \nThis event is the third event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/decarbonisation-deja-vu-what-can-recent-consumer-behaviour-change-tell-us/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211201T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211021T131440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T131440Z
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SUMMARY:COP26: Where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION:The COP26 Climate Change conference brings the leaders of the world together in the UK\, in the most important meeting since Paris in 2015.This event\, held 2 weeks after the conference has concluded\, will reflect on progress made at the conference\, and ask what next for the UK. \nThis event is dedicated to the memory of the Earl of Selborne. John Selborne served in many roles in science\, technology and the environment over many years\, including (amongst many others) Chairman of the Foundation for Science and Technology\, Chairman of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee\, Chairman of the Parliamentary Science and Technology Information Foundation\, Chancellor of the University of Southampton\, President of the Royal Geographical Society\, Chairman of the Agricultural Research Council\, and a member of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution. \nThe event is being organised by the Foundation for Science and Technology on behalf of several organisations that John Selborne worked with over the years. \n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Sir Dieter Helm\nProfessor of Economic Policy\, University of Oxford\n\n\nProfessor Ian Boyd\nProfessor of Biology\, University of St Andrews\n\n\nBaroness Young of Old Scone\nHouse of Lords\n\n\nProfessor Sir Charles Godfray\nDirector\, Oxford Martin School\, University of Oxford\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation is possible both in person (at the Royal Society in London) and online (via Zoom).
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/cop26-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T171500
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211116T120352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T120352Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Glasgow: What impact will COP26 have on Europe’s green dreams?
DESCRIPTION:During the first half of November\, international leaders gathered in Glasgow for COP26\, the UN climate conference. The meeting was identified by many as critical to determining whether the world can realistically meet the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement\, and thereby mitigate the increasingly catastrophic effects of climate change. As signalled by Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen\, “the EU will bring to Glasgow the highest level of ambition”.  Yet it remains to be seen if others will follow\, including its own member states\, and commit to join forces and resources in a common approach. \nEither way\, the COP26 outcomes will be followed with keen interest by European research and innovation communities. Will COP26 deliver a major boost for the Green Deal\, with its technology-driven transformation of industry?  Will it provide a new framing and direction of travel for Horizon Europe\, with 35% of its budget committed to climate-related topics?  Will it unleash a new wave of climate innovation financing?  And will it open more doors to international cooperation and alliances\, both scientific and governmental\, in pursuit of solutions that will make a measurable difference? \nIn this public\, livestreamed debate\, Science|Business will bring together leading figures from the worlds of policy\, science and industry to reflect on the outcomes from Glasgow\, and to discuss their implications for European science and technology in the months ahead.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/beyond-glasgow-what-impact-will-cop26-have-on-europes-green-dreams/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211004T111512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T111512Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the engineers: Post-COP26 - what have we achieved and where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nIt is hard to under-estimate the importance of COP26 for reaching global agreement on decarbonisation pathways and financing packages that match the urgency and scale of the climate crisis. In the wake of COP26\, our final Ask the Engineers panel will review what has been achieved at the summit and whether it has helped to accelerate progress towards a just transition to net zero emissions by 2050. \nThe engineering profession can offer solutions\, but must work ambitiously and collaboratively to drive change. Our crucial offering to this monumental challenge relies on engineers being engaged alongside policy makers\, economists and the public. \nHas COP26 set the UK on a decisive pathway to net zero? \nSpeakers\n\nChairperson: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nProfessor Nilay Shah OBE FREng\, Head of Department of Chemical Engineering\, Imperial College London\nDame Joanna da Silva DBE FREng\, Director of International Development\, Arup\nSinead Obeng\, Chair\, Energy Institute Young Professionals Council and Regulatory Affairs Adviser\, Gazprom Marketing and Trading\nRachel Skinner FREng\, President\, Institution of Civil Engineers and Executive Producer\, WSP UK\n\nSupported by:\nArup as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ask-the-engineers-post-cop26-what-have-we-achieved-and-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211115T144944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T144944Z
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SUMMARY:Reaching net zero – is the tax system ready?
DESCRIPTION:How we are taxed will be crucial to how government pays for net zero. It can use the tax system to incentivise sustainable choices by businesses and consumers as well as disincentivise harmful ones. But government revenues will also fall as people and businesses adapt their behaviour to reduce carbon emissions\, with the shift to electric vehicles set to eliminate fuel duties. \nSo what changes are needed to ensure the tax system raises revenue to fund public interventions\, redistributes the costs of getting to net zero\, and shores up the tax take as fuel duties decline? \nThis event will take place after a busy autumn of net zero strategies\, a budget and COP26. It will ask how the government should adapt the tax system to reach net zero and whether the budget was a missed opportunity\, look at the steps being taken in other countries\, and set out how to overcome the barriers – political and otherwise – to reform. \nThe panel to discuss these issues will be: \n\nRt Hon David Gauke\, Head of Public Policy at Macfarlanes LLP and former Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nJames Murray MP\, Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury\nChris Stark\, Chief Executive of the Committee on Climate Change\nAmanda Tickel\, Head of Tax & Trade Policy for Deloitte UK\n\nThe event will be chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow\, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/reaching-net-zero-is-the-tax-system-ready/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211118T141500
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211013T151705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T151705Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Over Gas: Taking the hassle out of the switch to low carbon heating
DESCRIPTION:‘Confusing’\, ‘time-consuming’ and ‘painful’ – that’s how many people who’ve made the switch to low-carbon heating describe the process. What products\, services and business models could take the hassle out of decarbonising homes? Join Nesta’s A Sustainable Future mission Director\, Madeleine Gabriel and a panel of expert speakers as they discuss how we can make it easy for everyone to understand their options\, find out what’s right for their homes and take action. \n  \nThis event is the second event in the Making the Switch Towards Cleaner\, Greener Homes event series.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/getting-over-gas-taking-the-hassle-out-of-the-switch-to-low-carbon-heating/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211116T093009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T093009Z
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SUMMARY:Constructive Conversations: Regenerative
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Without Borders UK presents the Constructive Conversations series. A space to discuss\, challenge\, and listen to some of the most pressing issues that must be interrogated to put global responsibility at the heart of engineering. \nDuring this session\, EWBUK explore one of the principles of globally responsible engineering: Regenerative. To actively restore and regenerate ecological systems\, rather than just reducing impact. \nThis event will feature a panel discussion\, with speakers from all areas of engineering and beyond who can provide their insight. They will then facilitate an interactive discussion to allow attendees to explore how they can put the principle into action. \nThe session will be facilitated by Engineers Without Borders UK Change Maker and incoming Executive Director of KDI\, Joe Milligan. The panellists he will be joined by include: \nOlivia Sweeney\, an environmentalist and one of Bristol’s Black and Green Ambassadors\, a project that explores the intersection of climate and racial justice by connecting and celebrating diverse community action for the environment. \nDiego Almendrades\, is an engineer and social entrepreneur with a passion for holistic management and ecosystem restoration in the Dry Forest of Peru. \nDan Smith\, is a sustainability professional with over a decade of international experience. He is currently leading the development of a new digital venture for environmental planning and permitting in the European offshore wind sector.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/constructive-conversations-regenerative/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Engineering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211004T110539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T110539Z
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SUMMARY:Ask the engineers: Is hydrogen the silver bullet that will help achieve net zero?
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC EVENT\nThe government recently set out its strategy for developing a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK to meet its stated ambition to achieve 5GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. \nHydrogen is an energy vector rather than a source of energy – once produced from an energy source\, it can be stored and transported. Despite rapid technological advances and research\, there is still much discussion about how hydrogen should be produced and how it should be used. The third event in our Ask the Engineers series will assess the potential of hydrogen\, and its challenges. \nFrom hydrogen startups to big energy companies\, how much difference do engineers think hydrogen can make to the drive towards net zero? \nSpeakers\n\nChair: Alok Jha\, Science and Technology Correspondent\, The Economist\nDr Enass Abo-Hamed\, Chief Executive Officer\, H2GoPower\nProfessor Rebecca Lunn MBE FREng FRSE\, Professor of Civil Engineering\, University of Strathclyde\n\nMore panellists to be confirmed soon.  \nSupported by:\nARUP as the technology partner of the Ask the engineers series. \nTickets\nThis event is free of charge but registration is required. After registering\, you will receive an email that contains further details on joining the online event. If you have any questions\, please contact Amy Stratton\, Events Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering. \nEngineering Zero\nThis event series is part of the Academy’s campaign Engineering Zero\, which aims to bring the engineering profession together to advance engineering’s contribution to net zero\, working in partnership with the National Engineering Policy Centre and our global networks. More information about the campaign can be found here. \nRecording notice\nPlease note this event will be recorded and published on the Royal Academy of Engineering website. \nAccessibility\nIt is very important to the Royal Academy of Engineering that our events are accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements\, please contact the Events team at your earliest convenience so that necessary arrangements can be made.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/ask-the-engineers-is-hydrogen-the-silver-bullet-that-will-help-achieve-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211104T173000
DTSTAMP:20260415T091904
CREATED:20211101T160154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T160154Z
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SUMMARY:TEDx Stormont - Countdown
DESCRIPTION:TEDxStormont Countdown is a part of TED’s global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis\, turning ideas into action. The event will coincide with #COP26 and will take place in Stormont on Thursday\, 4 November. \nSpeakers including: \nMinister Edwin Poots MLA\nBelfast Lord Mayor Cllr Kate Nicholl\nDr John Gilliland OBE\, Director of Global Agriculture & Sustainability\, Devenish\nSusan McEwen\, Sustainable Living Advocate\nChris Conway\, Group Chief Executive\, Translink\nJoanne Sherwood\, RSPB NI Director and Environment NI Vice Chair\nRosalind Skillen\, Climate Activist and Podcast Host\nNandi Jola\, Poet and Activist
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/tedx-stormont-countdown/
LOCATION:Parliament Buildings\, Ballymiscaw Rd\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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