About
As an internationally-renowned research and teaching institution at the heart of Europe’s Oil Capital and with academic links all over the world, the University of Aberdeen is ideally placed to work with the energy industry on the challenges it faces.
Energy is one of the University’s over-arching interdisciplinary themes, aiming to use its broad disciplinary base to address major global challenges. From major research on the environment of the deepest oceans to the latest teaching on global economics, we thrive on developing solutions which will boost the sustainability and competitiveness of the energy sector.
We believe we are the partner of choice for the industry by providing world leading research, talented graduates, and highly skilled professional colleagues to unlock and exploit the opportunities that lie ahead. We look forward to exploring with you the many ways that we can work together for the benefit of the energy industry, of academic research, and the economic health and vibrancy of our region.
The Research, Development & Demonstration activities of hundreds of academic staff and researchers in the University of Aberdeen are focussed to meet the needs of the energy industries. Research & Development and consultancy activities are focused on following the 8 main areas:
- Characterisation of Oil & Gas Reservoirs
- Engineering Solutions for Oil & Gas Recovery
- Renewable & Energy Efficiency Research
- Decommissioning & Safety Engineering
- Environment
- Transport
- Economics, Law & the Workplace
- Socio-Cultural Impact
Our Continuing Professional Development activities address the training needs of the oil & gas and renewable energy industries and our portfolio of Taught Postgraduate Programmes equips students with the skills necessary for success in the energy industries. The industrial relevance of our research is demonstrated by our strong list of energy-related spin-out companies.
