CityUHK School of Energy and Environment builds collaborations with Cambridge Cavendish Laboratory, Earth Science and Geography to promote sustainability
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has maintained a strong and robust relationship with the University of Cambridge since 2024 by rolling out an array of scholarship programmes and forming strategic partnerships to foster academic collaboration and student and faculty exchange.
Recently, the School of Energy and Environment at CityUHK signed three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various academic units and departments at the University of Cambridge to further strengthen academic ties between the two institutions.
1. The first MoU, signed by Professor Benjamin Horton, Dean of the School of Energy and Environment, and Professor Mete Atatüre, Head of the Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, focuses on exploring opportunities for education and research development in energy transition between the School of Energy and Environment and the Cavendish Laboratory.
2. The second MoU, signed by Professor Horton and Professor Emma Mawdsley, Head of the Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, aims to enhance academic collaboration on climate change, hazards, and hazard responses, between the School of Energy and Environment and the Department of Geography.
3. The third MoU, signed by Professor Horton and Professor Marie Edmonds, Head of the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, seeks to promote academic links and strengthen collaboration on energy flow and hazard response between the School of Energy and Environment and the Department of Earth Sciences, including the Institute for Energy and Environmental Flows.
“Collaborating with the University of Cambridge is not just a partnership, it’s a commitment to shaping a sustainable future through world-class research, innovation, and global impact. Together, we can accelerate solutions to the climate crisis and empower the next generation of environmental leaders,” said Professor Horton.
CityUHK was the first university in Hong Kong to establish a School of Energy and Environment to lead groundbreaking research and practical applications, underscoring its commitment to addressing global environmental issues and advancing sustainable development.
Through stronger ties and collaboration with leading global universities, including the University of Cambridge, CityUHK will continue to contribute to sustainable development by driving a range of innovative ideas aimed at tackling pressing global challenges and fostering a sustainable future globally.
