Dr Lars Schewe, Reader in Operational Research at the School of Mathematics, was seconded to the Edinburgh Earth Initiative in 2022/23, helping to foster connections between the School of Mathematics, other Schools across the University, and external partners – a collaboration that can potentially translate to large funding bids in the future. Here we hear from Lars about his experience as a secondee and how mathematics is an essential tool in tackling the climate crisis.

The importance of offshore renewable energy (ORE) research and mutual cooperation between academia and industry were strengthened following the United Kingdom’s biggest investment towards centres for doctoral training (CDT). This funding allows CDTs such as the University of Edinburgh’s IDCORE program to continue and expand its reach and impact in ORE.

The University of Edinburgh is galvanising academics working in offshore wind and related topics to support the sector in delivering projects in the North Sea.

On the 23rd January, the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition, Màiri McAllan MSP, announced the launch of the latest ground-breaking partnership between Scotland’s universities to combat the climate emergency.