21 July - 1 August 2025
Course details
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Fees:
The 2025 course fee is £3,000 and will cover:
- All tuition;
- Use of campus and catering facilities;
- Induction and orientation activities;
- Certificate of participation on completion of the Short Course, awarded by Imperial;
- Finale celebrations;
- Venue: South Kensington Campus
This course is designed to develop the next generation of leaders for the energy and sustainability development by providing grounding in the major features of global energy issues, sustainable energy technologies and their interactions with economics, the environment and policy. Taking a quantitative approach to the study of technology and systems, the programme mainly, though not exclusively, attracts students from engineering and physical sciences. It also appeals to those with some post degree experience wishing to gain a broader, more strategic perspective of energy issues.
Team-based learning through group project:
Students will be working in small teams on a group project as outlined below:
The project aims to design a sustainable university campus by reducing environmental impact and promoting eco-friendly practices. The team will focus on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green infrastructure. Key initiatives may include developing renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar panels), implementing a campus-wide recycling program, and creating green spaces to enhance biodiversity. The project can also explore water conservation strategies and sustainable transportation options like bike-sharing programs. By engaging students and staff in sustainable practices, the aim is to reduce the campus’s carbon footprint and inspire broader environmental responsibility within the community.
Supervised by Imperial staff members through tutorials, students will present the project to a panel of experts on the last day of the programme.
The programme will cover the following core lectures:
- Introduction to Sustainable Development
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Data Science for Sustainability
- Role and Value of Smart Grid Technologies
- Low-carbon Energy System
- Sustainable Energy Transition
- Group Project Introduction and Briefing
- Professional skills workshops to include:
- Team building and leadership.
- Effective Communication for Presentation.
Social activities will include:
- Welcome lunch and campus tour with Imperial student ambassadors.
- Thames River Cruise.
- British Cultural Quiz.
- Tour of the Royal Albert Hall.