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Oxford Energy Network Seminars 2025-26
The Oxford Energy Network brings together researchers across the University of Oxford who are working to address the major technical, social, economic and policy challenges of providing secure, affordable and sustainable energy for all. The Network organises term-time seminars, with topical speakers examining energy research and practice.
Type: Seminar Series
Series organisers:
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network),
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford)
Timing: Tuesdays 17.00 - 18.15
Web Address:
https://www.energy.ox.ac.uk/
Talks:
Tuesday 14 October 2025
Oxford Energy Network Seminar – MT25 Week 1:
Date: 14 October 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
:
Joe Kwiatkowski (Matched Energy)
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Tuesday 21 October 2025
Oxford Energy Network Seminar - MT25 Week 2: An energy supplier perspective from E.ON in the UK
Date: 21 October 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
:
Chetan Lad (E.ON UK)
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Oxford Energy Network Seminar - Week 3: Beyond the BMS: Leveraging Predictive Analytics for Smarter Energy Storage
Date: 28 October 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
:
Elizabeth Oliphant (Accure)
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Tuesday 4 November 2025
Energy Seminar – MT25 Week 4:
Date: 4 November 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
:
Professor Sarah Sparrow (Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Tuesday 11 November 2025
Oxford Energy Network Seminar – MT25 Week 5: Innovations for zero-carbon heating and cooling: the path to net-zero buildings by 2050
Date: 11 November 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
:
Professor Jesus Lizana (Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Tuesday 18 November 2025
Oxford Energy Network Seminar – MT25 Week 6: Exploring Digitalisation’s Footprint
Date: 18 November 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
:
Yee Van Fan (University of Oxford)
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Tuesday 25 November 2025
Oxford Energy Network Seminar - Week 7:
Date: 25 November 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Oxford Energy Network Seminar - Week 8:
Date: 2 December 2025, 17:00 - 18:15
Speaker
:
TBC
Venue Details: Diversity Room, School of Geography
Organisers:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Hosts:
Dr Tina Fawcett (ECI, University of Oxford),
Karen Parry (Coordinator, Oxford Energy Network)
Editor:
Karen Parry
