This event is organised in collaboration between the ZERO Institute Early Career Researchers Network and the Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Forum at Energy UK, bringing together early career professionals and researchers working at the forefront of the energy transition.
The evening will begin with a keynote seminar from Dr Jan Rosenow, Energy Lead at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford. Dr Rosenow will share reflections on the latest trends and challenges in energy systems and policy, followed by a facilitated discussion engaging participants from across academia, industry, and government.
The seminar will be followed by a networking drinks reception, offering space for informal conversation, collaboration, and exchange of ideas across disciplines and sectors.
Location: University of Oxford, details to be shared with confirmed participants.Time:
4:00 – 6:00pm
4:00–5:00pm
Seminar by Dr Jan Rosenow, Energy Lead, Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford
Facilitated group discussion chaired by Anastasiia Rudkovska (ZERO Institute) and Connor Innes (YEP Forum Chair)
5:00–6:00pm: Drinks and networking reception
This event is free but registration is required as space is limited. Early career professionals and researchers are especially encouraged to attend.
Who will be attending? Members of the YEP Forum and the University of Oxford are welcome to register. The event is open to all engaged in energy transition research and practice at the nexus of disciplines, including engineering, geography, policy, international development, and sustainable finance.
Please note that your place will be considered confirmed once you receive email communication from the organisers. We aim to curate an attendance that reflects a balanced representation of young researchers and professionals from a variety of disciplines in the energy transition space.
YEP Member Attending First Light Fusion site visit? If you are a YEP Forum member and have signed up for the First Light Fusion Site visit, you do not need to register through this platform, as your place at the seminar has been automatically confirmed.
If you wish to attend, please register by Friday, 12th July 2025.
For further queries about this event and the Energy Nexus Series, please contact Oxford Energy Nexus Series convenor, Ms Anastasiia Rudkovska.
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Code of Conduct
We value the participation of everyone and want all participants to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Accordingly, all participants are expected to show respect and courtesy to other participants throughout the event and through all associated communication channels. The ZERO Institute wants to provide an inclusive, harassment-free experience for everyone, and we do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.
All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds.
Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down other attendees.
Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and exclusionary jokes are not appropriate.
Do not send any unprofessional messages to other participants, including but not limited to private messages.
Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave at the sole discretion of the organisers.
During the event, we may take photos for documentation and dissemination through the ZERO Institute’s website and social media. If you have any concerns or would prefer not to be photographed, kindly let us know.
The list of participants and contact details may be shared with those present at the reception to facilitate further connections and network-building. If you do not wish to be included in this list, please get in touch with the organisers.
For any feedback or suggestions, before, during or after the event, please contact zero@eng.ox.ac.uk
