We are the Energy Research Group (ERG) of UHI Millennium Institute. Our main role is to provide strategic direction and practical support to the energy research activities of the UHI Academic Partners.
We are a team of three based at the UHI Millennium Institute Fairways Office.
The team is establishing itself to be the focal point for connecting the UHI Academic Partners through research and training in Energy. The team will focus on a range of job tasks around the core objectives of profile raising, capacity building and relationship management. In particular;
- Play a role in helping to plan and co-ordinate renewable energy related activities across UHI and helping partners to win funds for their projects.
- Help to establish research groups and support their capacity building.
- Liaise with HIE and sponsoring universities on energy.
- Establish an accurate, updated record of UHI activity and expertise.
- Develop relationships with energy stakeholders across the Highlands and Islands and out with; academic institutions, business and business groups, research institutions, government and non-government organisations and other interested parties.
- Gather and disseminate intelligence on trends and opportunities for grants and contracts through engagement with industry, academia and government.
- Promote UHI’s capacities, successes and reputation as an effective supplier and partner.
- Organise workshops, seminars and a major biennial conference on renewable energy in the Highlands and Islands.
