New Beginnings for Financial Pathways Theme Leadership Financial Pathways to Net Zero Incubator, January 2025. From left to right: Dr Sean Field and Dr Andrew Sudmant. As SRAEHL continues to grow and strengthen its community, we are marking an important transition within our Financial Pathways to Net Zero Theme. We extend our sincere thanks to … Read more
From Ideas to Impact Financial Pathways Research Funding Sprint Sparks New Collaborations In April 2026, our Financial Pathways Theme brought together researchers, policymakers, community energy practitioners and industry experts for the Financial Pathways Impact Research Funding Sprint at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute. Building on the momentum created through the Financial Pathways to Net Zero … Read more
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick CBE is an Honorary Chair in Food Security at the University of Glasgow and was Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland from June 2021-September 2025. Having originally studied veterinary science at University of Glasgow, Julie went on to complete a MSc in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a PhD in Mucosal Immunology from the University of Bristol. While her research focuses on infectious diseases … Read more
JUST-Systems Project Hosts Inaugural Annual Event The JUST-systems project, a UKRI-funded research programme led by Professor Tavis Potts with support from Dr Jennifer Dickie, held its annual meeting from 12th – 13th March in Aberdeen. Focused on placing people and communities at the heart of the Net Zero transition, the project team has been working … Read more
SRAEHL Named Knowledge Exchange Hero (Team) at the 11th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards The Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Homes and Livelihoods (SRAEHL) has been named Knowledge Exchange Hero (Team) at the 11th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards! The awards, organised by Interface, took place at the University of Stirling on Thursday 19th March and gathered researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers for a night of recognition, networking, and … Read more
Embedding Impact in Research: Reflections on Public Engagement and the Road to REF 2029 Written by Dr Paulina Gonzalez-Martinez, Knowledge Exchange Associate at the University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Energy Policy. This January I had the opportunity to join colleagues from across Scotland for a two-day workshop on Public Engagement and Research Impact, organised by the Scottish Research … Read more
Emerging Research Leaders Programme Public Engagement and Research Impact Residential Workshop ERLP Public Engagement and Research Impact cohort at The Burn, January 2026 Led by Dr Emilka Skrzypek, the Emerging Research Leaders Programme (ERLP) is a skills development initiative for early career researchers (ECRs). From 28-30 January 2026, twenty-four ECRs from eight Scottish universities gathered at The Burn, representing a rich mix of academic disciplines across humanities, social, natural and physical … Read more
Retrofit, Collectivisation and Infrastructures of Care Retrofitting Scotland’s housing stock to become more energy efficient is a central component of Scotland’s strategy to address carbon and climate targets, but it is often explained in technical terms. And while retrofit is a technically complex task, could it be done with more care, attentiveness, and competence? Led … Read more
SRAEHL Team shortlisted in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards The SRAEHL team has been recognised in the Knowledge Exchange Heroes category as part of the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards, celebrating collaborations that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits for Scotland. Organised by Interface, these flagship awards celebrate how cross-sectoral partnerships between business, industry, charities, and academia … Read more
“Making Do” Project Team Secure Collaborative Doctoral Studentship The “Making Do” project is led by Dr Vanicka Arora, lecturer in Heritage at the University of Stirling, and in collaboration with Stirling based organisations, including Stirling City Heritage Trust, Creative Stirling, and Forth Environment Link. Across Scotland, the pressures of climate change, rising energy costs, and the ongoing cost of living crisis are felt acutely in people’s homes. While international climate targets and national … Read more
