Education & Training
Professional Development Course
Engineering Smart Electricity Grids: Design, AI, Optimisation & Cybersecurity
This intensive two-day course, led by experts at the University of Oxford, explores the engineering of modern smart electricity grids for the energy transition. Combining cutting-edge research with practical engineering tools, participants will develop the knowledge and skills to design, analyse and optimise future electricity networks, drawing on the latest advances in AI, distributed energy systems and cybersecurity.
The next course will run on the 18th-19th March 2027. Click here for more details.
DPhil (PhD) in Zero Carbon Energy
Launched in 2026, the DPhil programme in Zero Carbon Energy combines individual research projects with a multidisciplinary training programme led by the ZERO Institute, equipping students with the skills and expertise to lead in the energy transition in a supportive environment.
Research projects target areas with the potential for system-level impact in the scientific, engineering or societal aspects of zero-carbon energy, and the novel course element includes interdisciplinary networking, enterprise training and tailored lectures.
Find out more about the course on the Oxford University graduate admissions website.
MSc in Energy Systems
The MSc in Energy Systems is a taught course exploring energy production, infrastructure, and societal impact. The MSc augments world-leading research from the Department of Engineering Science with contributions from the Departments of Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry and the School of Geography and the Environment. We do so through interdisciplinary modules, case studies and a dissertation, preparing students for leadership in the global energy sector and the zero-carbon energy transition.
Find out more about the course on the Oxford University graduate admissions website.
The ZERO Thesis Awards
The ZERO Thesis Awards aim to recognise outstanding students in postgraduate taught courses in the zero-carbon energy transition and related subjects, at the University of Oxford.
Find out about our most recent winners here.
Oxford ZERO Carbon Education Day
Each summer we host the Oxford ZERO Carbon Day for state 6th form students from across the country.
The day includes two interactive lectures by top-notch scientists from the ZERO Institute and a hands-on lab tour or practical session, all with a multidisciplinary lens on zero-carbon energy across STEM and social sciences. It’s a unique opportunity to interact informally with Oxford academics, researchers and other students, and also gives participants a taster of studying at the University of Oxford.
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