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
SRAEHL Represented at Scottish Parliament Climate Change Plan Roundtable Dr Cornelia Helmcke, Senior Policy Fellow at the University of St Andrews’ Centre for Energy Ethics and member of the Alliance’s Emerging Research Leaders Programme, represented the Scottish Research Alliance for Energy Homes and Livelihoods (SRAEHL) at a public roundtable at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 18th November. The Scottish Government laid the Draft Climate Change Plan (CCP) before Parliament at the beginning of … Read more
Professor Tom Brown is the Vice-Principal for Research, Collections and Innovation at the University of St Andrews. He graduated from Imperial College London with a BSc in Physics before completing a PhD at the Optoelectronics Research Centre at University of Southampton. In Tom’s current role, he is responsible for all research activities within the University. This includes overseeing the University’s research strategy, managing … Read more
Scotland’s Alliances Showcase at Climate Emergency Event On Tuesday 30th September, two of Scotland’s Alliances for Research Challenges (ARCs), the Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Homes and Livelihoods (SRAEHL) and the Scottish Alliance for Food (SCAF), were represented in showcase panels at the Tackling the Climate Emergency event hosted by Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) and the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), highlighting their collaborative, mission-led approaches to addressing … Read more
