This short course offers an in-depth overview of the interconnections between energy and society. By attending you will gain a unique interdisciplinary understanding of how energy is shaped by, and gives rise to, issues associated with development, politics, climate change and sustainability, technologies and lifestyles.Researchers and faculty from Durham University will introduce you to the latest social science research from both the Global North (%E2%80%98developed%E2%80%99 countries) and the Global South (%E2%80%98developing%E2%80%99 countries) in relation to: home, mobility, governance and development.As well as this, the school will help you to gain a critical social perspective on the interconnections between energy and society and how these relate to energy research and practice. Key theories, methodologies and understandings from geography, sociology and anthropology that will be introduced include:%E2%80%A2Everyday practices (uses, users and understandings of energy)%E2%80%A2Governance and politics (who, how and at what scale?)%E2%80%A2Behaviour change (who, how and at what scale?)%E2%80%A2Materiality/ %E2%80%98stuff%E2%80%99 of energy (e.g., energy and transport infrastructures/systems of provision)%E2%80%A2Development (where, who by and in what way?)%E2%80%A2Low and high carbon lifestyles and transitionsCourse FormatInformed by the latest research and theory the module will retain the practical focus energy research and practice demands. Real life case studies and examples of high and low carbon energy transitions will provide a practical demonstration of the risks, challenges and opportunities in the real world. The module themes will be introduced and structured around lectures, world caf%C3%A9 formats, film screenings and walkshops.Why Durham?Durham is ideally located for the course, with its history of mining and current growing renewable and sustainable energy sector. Students will have the opportunity to visit a wind farm, hydro power plant and a smart grid laboratory.

Course leader
Teaching Faculty: Ankit Kumar, Brendan Doody, Britta Turner, Raihana Ferdous

Target group
The course offers an excellent introduction to anyone interested in developing their understanding of the linkages and interconnections between energy and society. These include but are not limited to:Undergraduate/postgraduate students from disciplines including engineering, geography, sociology and anthropologyResearchers/academicsEngineers/techniciansPolicy makers

Fee info
GBP 1400: Inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meals and visits.

Durham University
Address: International Office, Palatine Centre, Stockton Road Durham
Postal code: DH1 3LE
City: Durham
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.dur.ac.uk/international/summerschool/
E-mail: international.summerschool@durham.ac.uk
Phone: 0044 (0)191 334 46248