This is the ninth event in a network series titled "Scotland’s Role and Contribution in a Changing Arctic Environment" - and invites those interested in renewable energy technology research to attend

Researchers from Scotland-based institutions are invited to attend this event to listen, brainstorm, discuss, and network to further Scottish research and collaboration in the Arctic within the fields of renewable energy technology. Arctic-based researchers wanting to work more closely with Scottish institutions are also encouraged to join. This event is suited to researchers from engineering, environmental science, and multidisciplinary backgrounds, studying the development and application of renewable energy technology.

The event will be chaired by Professor Andrew Rae, Professor of Engineering, University of Highlands and Islands.

Attendees will hear a few short presentations from Scotland-based researchers and a UArctic thematic lead showcasing the current state of renewable energy technology research in the Arctic. This will be followed by discussion on the extent of Scottish expertise in this field, the opportunities and barriers for future research, lessons we can learn from Arctic institutions, and how this field of research may benefit the lives, wellbeing, and resilience of people in Scotland and the Arctic.

Line up of speakers:

• Magnus Davidson, Researcher at Environmental Research Institute, University of the Highlands and Islands
• Professor Gisele M Arruda, Aberdeen Honorary Tutor at University of Aberdeen & Social Scientist at Anvivo Polar Research, US Arctic Committee
• Lisa MacKenzie, Communications Manager, European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)
• Professor Greg Poelzer, Lead of UArctic Thematic Network on Renewable Energy and Fulbright Scholar at University of Saskatchewan

This event will contribute towards a consolidated, and publicly available, online report on research challenges and opportunities, Scotland’s role and contribution, and recommendations on mechanisms for coordinating Arctic research in Scotland and furthering educational links.

About the network series

Over the years, strong educational and research links have been established between Scotland and the Arctic. The scope of Arctic research in Scotland extends beyond natural and physical sciences to the humanities and social sciences, with politics, law, environment, energy development and economics gaining increasing prominence in recent years. Yet, despite the many research strengths of Scotland-based institutions, much of the Scottish research community remains fragmented.

This series of network events aims to lay the foundation for consolidating Scottish expertise on Arctic matters and building a network for more consistent involvement of Scottish institutions in Arctic research and international forums.

A series of 9 themed network events will be held between late February and March 2021 and concluded with 2 consolidation events to reflect on the discussions and begin the initial steps of establishing a Scotland-wide network dedicated to Arctic research.

Learn more and sign up to other network events by clicking here

The network series is being organised by Glasgow Caledonian University in partnership with the University of Highlands Islands, University of Aberdeen, and the University of the Arctic (UArctic). These events and establishment of a Scotland-Arctic research network are being supported by the Scottish Government.