Public lecture series: latest and smartest ideas for a greener NZ

The University of Auckland is holding a major public lecture series on the newest, smartest ideas in green technologies with topics including geothermal energy, electric vehicles, power use reduction and green growth opportunities.

The University of Auckland is holding a major public lecture series on the newest, smartest ideas in green technologies with topics including geothermal energy, electric vehicles, power use reduction and green growth opportunities.

The 2014 Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture series involves research leaders from the Faculty of Engineering and the University’s Business School who will discuss new and emerging research in renewable and sustainable energy.

“Renewable energy resources are a critical issue of our time as New Zealand strives to be at the forefront of new science and technology that will allow us to live in more sustainable ways,” says University of Auckland Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart McCutcheon.

“I’m pleased that the theme of this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series is such an important one and that the series focuses on advanced and innovative research that will help shape our future.”

Professor Rosalind Archer, Head of the Department of Engineering Science who holds the Mighty River Power Chair in Geothermal Reservoir Engineering, says the lectures provide an opportunity to discover the latest developments in renewables both in New Zealand and overseas.

“We know New Zealanders are not just concerned about the rising cost of electricity, they also want to see New Zealand using sustainable technologies to protect the country’s natural environment,” she says.

“We think anyone who comes along will find out something they didn’t know and we hope that the ideas and emerging research we will talk about will help New Zealanders gain a better understanding of what is one of the most important challenges of our time.”

Along with leading researchers from the University, the lectures will include contributions from Vector Group General Manager Asset Investment Ryno Verster and business journalist and broadcaster Rod Oram.

Lecture 1
Empowering Electricity Network Consumers through Smart Grid Technologies, Monday 13 October, 5-6pm

Lecture 2
Creation and Utilisation of Demand Response in Electricity Markets, Tuesday 14 October, 5-6pm

Lecture 3
Geothermal Energy, Monday 20 October, 5-6pm

Lecture 4
Green Growth – New Zealand’s Future? Tuesday 21 October, 5-6pm
Lectures will be held at Rooms 401.439 or 401.401 in the Faculty of Engineering, 20 Symonds St Auckland (through main door off Symonds St, turn right).

Admission is free, refreshments are provided and all are welcome.

For more information: www.auckland.ac.nz/vclectures

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