EAUC Welcome to Durham University! Professor Tim Burt Dean of Colleges www.dur.ac.uk/environment.

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EAUC Welcome to Durham University! Professor Tim Burt Dean of Colleges

Welcome to Durham University! A timely visit Environment and Sustainability Advisory Group Fairtrade University Students: Sustainable Living Action Group (S.L.A.G) 100% green electricity

Sustainable Living Action Group (S.L.A.G)

Cartoon competition

Botanic Gardens

Green Electricity

Durham: a Fairtrade University

The journey to work

Sustainable procurement

Research on Climate Change

New & Renewable Energy: Research at Durham University Key areas of activity Wind turbine reliability and condition monitoring Micro wind design of generators and converters Integration of renewable sources into the electricity distribution system Development of hybrid methods of combining heat engines with renewable sources New photovoltaic sources New & Renewable Energy: Research at Durham University Key areas of activity Wind turbine reliability and condition monitoring Micro wind design of generators and converters Integration of renewable sources into the electricity distribution system Development of hybrid methods of combining heat engines with renewable sources New photovoltaic sources

Post-tsunami reconstruction in Sri Lanka

Once again, a warm welcome to Durham University Enjoy the Conference! Professor Tim Burt