Energy Security

About

CNESS Summer School provides the opportunity to attend an intensive academic program with lectures covering the most prominent energy-related topics (politics, engineering, construction, business, etc.). The one-week intensive course includes both theoretical elements and practical training through case studies, mock cases and discussions. The 2024 version of our summer school will have a strong focus on energy security which includes a wide range of areas, disciplines, and challenges. Furthermore, the summer school offers visits to energy facilities, guest lectures from professionals, a poster session and a social program to introduce the participants to Nordic life and culture.

Course leader

Jean Monnet Professor Pami Aalto (CNESS lead PI) Carl Johannes Muth (CNESS Coordinator)

Target group

We are looking for highly motivated postgraduate students (masters or PhD) and early-stage researchers from all energy-related disciplines. In addition, we invite young professionals from governmental institutions, companies, think tanks and NGOs to apply too. Approximately 20 students will be admitted to the summer school to ensure interactive courses and discussions. The selected students are expected to participate fully in the program by attending all classes, lectures and site visits.
All applicants must present their current research project or professional work related to energy security (international politics, grid management, energy transition, nuclear safety, etc.) in a poster presentation during the summer school. The poster (size ‘AO’, portrait format and printed beforehand) should briefly summarize the applicant’s work to a multidisciplinary audience. The best poster will be awarded at the end of the summer school.

Course aim

CNESS Summer School aims to support the development of the students’ competencies in topics related to energy and climate neutrality through a multidisciplinary program. After the summer school, participants will gain an understanding of the energy systems in their full complexity, across disciplines and in the light of current energy security-related challenges(e.g., policy, grid management, nuclear energy, etc.). The course also offers students access to a platform and network of researchers from different fields and backgrounds that will support their future careers in the area of energy research and beyond.