Cleantech Stories
Students Experience London with Scavenger Hunts and Tours
Our group waited at the train station to catch a train that arrived in London. It was around dusk that we got back to our flat. On the night of the arrival, we were handed our keys to the apartment … Read more
Three Days to Explore London and Dover
First and foremost, this weekend was absolutely amazing. We got three days of free time from our typically busy schedule, so I used our mornings to do some much-needed sleeping in. Saturday consisted of a group of us catching a … Read more
Complexities of the Offshore Wind Supply Chain
Our program had the opportunity to attend the Global Offshore Wind conference in London. Today marked the first day of the two-day program. This year’s conference centered around themes of offshore wind resiliency, grid systems, and supply chains. One of … Read more
British History: Impacts on the Environment
After an eventful day of sightseeing, scavenger hunting, and distinctively British experiences, our second day of UK programming saw us take a trip to London’s fantastic Docklands and Transportation Museums. Each of these institutions holds an extensive overview of the … Read more
Policies and Perspectives of Renewable Technology Overseas
The Global Offshore Wind Conference, presented by RenewableUK, is an annual networking event hosting a variety of panelists from all over the offshore wind industry and market. This year, as a part of the Burch Research Field Seminar in Sustainability, … Read more
Burch Student Experiences Reflect Cleantech Scene in Europe
Today started with all of us Burch kids gathered in the conference room of Winston House, UNC’s base of operations here in London. As we crunched on digestives and sipped from coffee cups, groups presented their case studies on topics … Read more
Lessons from Day 2 of the Global Offshore Wind Conference
After a long but productive first day at the Global Offshore Wind Conference in London, my peers and I set out on the Elizabeth Line for a second day of attending panels and rubbing shoulders with industry experts. Our opening … Read more
Learnings from the Global Offshore Wind Conference
The second day of the Global Offshore Wind Conference began with yet another fantastic keynote. As with the first day, an MP opened the conference, but this time we got to hear from the other side of the aisle. The … Read more
UK Colonial History, Rich in Sustainability
The UNC Burch Fellowship group had the honor of listening to a lecture by Professor Jim Endersby this morning. Dr. Endersby is the current Associate Dean for People, Culture and Inclusion in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities (MAH) … Read more
Learning About Transportation in London: Burch Cleantech Europe Trip
Today, the class had the pleasure of meeting with Audrey Bowerman. A fellow UNC bachelors and master’s alum, Audrey now works for Transport in London doing work with bicycle and tram infrastructure. We met with her last week at the … Read more