Tackling Fuel Poverty
About the project
The University of Sheffield is an institution with a strong ‘civic’ identity: we aspire to work with the communities, citizens and organisations of the region in mutually beneficial ways. This aspiration is rooted in our founding principles, which included as a first objective being a university “for the people” of Sheffield. Over the last few years, the University has taken a more focused approach to nurturing and developing this civic identity and purpose in many areas of organisational life, including in learning and teaching. ‘Engaged learning and teaching’ is defined by the University of Sheffield as “combining academic rigour and disciplinary knowledge with opportunities for students to learn with and from external partners, ‘real-world’ challenges, and experiences outside the University.” It often has as its focus learning from and addressing issues of public concern such as fuel poverty.
The Department is part of the Faculty of Engineering - one of the largest in the UK. In governmental reviews of the quality of UK University departments we achieved an excellent rating for the quality of our teaching. We are justifiably proud of our research facilities which include up-to-date laboratories, extensive computing facilities and a Chemical Pilot Plant.
Some of the recent projects:
King Edward VII School - Sheffield
Westfield Community Centre - (com.unity)
Private house at St Philips Road
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Lord Mayor of Sheffield Councillor Anne Murphy visits Project ACE team at Westfield Gala.
In 2016, Project ACE was shortlisted for a prestigious Energy Institute Initiative Award among over 140 entries from across 23 countries including India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Australia, United States, Canada and many of the European countries.
The EI Awards is a celebration of the contribution that people in the energy industry make to its progress, innovation and excellence, and the judges were particularly impressed with the commitment and originality that was demonstrated in by Chemical & Biological Engineering students.
Engaged Learning Sheffield
The University of Sheffield has learned a great deal from the practice of established projects, and has supported a number of newer initiatives in engaged learning. There are clear commonalities running through several of these projects. These include attention to issues of social exclusion and inequality, strong connections with academic research, and an interest in educational practice as a forum for personal and professional development.
Contact Details
Dr Mo Zandi
Chemical & Biological Engineering
University of Sheffield
Mappin Street
Sheffield S1 3JD
United Kingdom
Email: m.zandi@sheffield.ac.uk
Tel: 0114 222 8265
Website: Chemical & Biological Engineering
Twitter: m_zandi