LU:Energy – Energy Medals
Invitation for Nominations
Energy Research at Loughborough
Energy Research at Loughborough is world-class and one of the largest concentrations of academic
endeavour in the UK. Research is theoretical, fundamental and applied and draws together scientists,
engineers, social scientists and economists from across many Schools and Departments.
Research spans the generation, supply and demand for energy and includes the invention and
improvement of new and renewable energy technologies; the efficient and flexible generation of power;
nuclear energy and waste; electrical and thermal energy storage; the efficiency of conventional transport
systems; transport and travel; energy and behaviour; and end-use energy demand in buildings and for
travel.
Energy research on this scale would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of colleagues
at all levels, support staff, postgraduate students, RAs, early-career and established researchers, and
professors.
The Energy Medals
The Energy Medals celebrate the best of energy research at Loughborough, rewarding individuals and
groups and recognising those that have inspired and supported them. We want to engender pride in
Loughborough’s energy research and to showcase what has been achieved across the University and
beyond.
The award categories aim to highlight and reward practices and behaviours that exemplify excellence,
either through the achievement of tangible outcomes or by enabling such outcomes. There are awards
for people at all career stages and for energy research of all types.
Energy Medals will be awarded in four categories
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Research Paper of the Year
Postgraduate Student of the Year
Outstanding Research Project
Outstanding Research Support
The Nomination Process
All nominations for the Energy Medals must be received by 23:59 on 11 May 2015. Please send them to
Kelly Manders – Energy Challenge Manager
K.Manders@lboro.ac.uk
01509 228492
The Judging Process
Submissions will be evaluated by one of four Energy Medal panels. The panellists span the breadth of
disciplines concerned with energy research at Loughborough University.
Please read the eligibility, application and evaluation conditions for each award carefully.
The Awards Ceremony
The Energy Medals will be awarded by Sir Jonathon Porritt CBE during a celebration of Energy
Research at Loughborough on Wednesday 24 June 2015.
Shortlisted candidates in the first three categories will be asked to participate in the making of a video to
promote their excellent work. All shortlisted candidates and research teams will need to be present at
this showcase event.