European Universities Mobilise to Address Energy Transition
One of the greatest challenges of the 21st century lies in the sustainable generation and use of energy, and universities play an important role.
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The European University Association (EUA) recently published an where they call for听universities within energy-related education to mobilise.听The need for clean, sustainable and cheaper energy represents one of Europe鈥檚 greatest challenges and universities are central in finding solutions.
The听Action Agenda was designed as part of the , and our own听Kristin Guldbrandsen Fr酶ysa听补苍诲听Peter Haugan听have been part of the academix expert reviewing committee of the report. The Action Agenda aims to promote and support energy education across Europe, and lists concrete examples and suggestions for education programmes on both master's and doctoral level. Three areas are covered in depth including energy efficiency, smart grids & energy systems, and renewables integration. In addition to natural sciences and engineering, ideas are presented for interdisciplinary education together with social sciences and humanities, as the energy transition听requires a听holistic approach.
Read more about the two master programmes offered at the University of Bergen; a two year's master programme and a five year integrated master's programme (sivilingeni酶r)听in energy.
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