Powering the energy transition: challenges, technologies and careers

Join us for a live online webinar exploring the technologies, challenges and career opportunities shaping the global energy transition.

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Wednesday 11 November
16:30 - 17:20 (UK time)
Online, Free
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Exploring the future of energy

Discover how geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage, and specialist skills can help drive the shift towards a lower-carbon future.

From harnessing heat beneath the Earth's surface to capturing and storing carbon dioxide, a range of approaches will be needed to meet future energy demands while reducing emissions.

In this webinar, we'll explore some of the key technologies shaping the energy transition, the challenges involved in putting them into practice, and the knowledge and skills needed to help move the sector forward.

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What will you learn?

Emerging energy technologies

Explore the role of geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage, and other approaches in the transition to lower-carbon energy.

Challenges and opportunities

Understand some of the scientific, technical and practical challenges involved in developing and deploying these technologies.

Skills and careers

Discover the expertise needed across the evolving energy sector and the opportunities emerging for people looking to develop their careers in this area.

Routes into the sector

Find out how postgraduate study, including the MSc in GeoEnergy at the University of Edinburgh, can help you build relevant knowledge and skills.

Whether you're studying, considering a career change, or already working in the energy sector, this webinar will share an introduction to the technologies and expertise shaping the energy transition.

No prior knowledge of geothermal energy, GeoEnergy or carbon capture is required.


16:30 - 16:35Why the energy transition matters
16:35 - 16:45The technologies shaping our energy future
16:45 - 16:55Challenges and real-world examples
16:55 - 17:00Skills, careers and opportunities in GeoEnergy
17:00 - 17:10How MSc GeoEnergy prepares you for industry needs
17:10 - 17:20Q&A and next steps


Find out more about MSc GeoEnergy

Interested in taking your knowledge further? The University of Edinburgh's MSc in GeoEnergy explores the science and technologies underpinning the energy transition, helping students develop the expertise to engage with complex energy challenges.

Discover how the programme could support your next steps in this evolving field.


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Ready to shape a more sustainable future?

Join us for this free webinar and find out how you can be part of the next generation of GeoEnergy professionals.