PhD Summer School in Renewable Energy
The Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen) 2025 will take place from 17 - 22 August in Bergen at Fana folkeh?yskule.
We have started planning this year's summer school. Would you like updates on NorRen 2025? Please leave your name and email address, and we will notify you as soon as we have more information. You can do so here!
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), the University of Bergen (UiB), Norwegian University of Life Science (NMBU) and the University of Oslo (UiO) invite PhD-students working in the energy field to the Norwegian Research School in Renewable Energy (NorRen). The summer school has been running almost every year since 2012, at various locations and with different energy-related key topics. In total, more than 350 PhD-students have attended - and enjoyed - the NorRen summer school over these years!
Insights and thoughts NorRen 2024
- Green Growth: Insights from the 2024 Renewable Energy Research School - UiO:Energy and Environment
- Read about NTNU's thought on the NorRen summer school here (in Norwegian)
- Professor Grete Rusten from UiB lectured at NorRen; read her presentation summary on industrial symbiosis (in Norwegian)
- PhD candidates Marte Samuelsen Skogen and Julià Tudó Cisquella from UiB attended this year. Read their thoughts on the summer school here (in English)
Our focus in 2024 is on emerging topics and technologies for industry decarbonization.
The course is designed to provide state of the art insight into the roles of energy systems in industrial transitions, the development of novel energy carriers and renewable energy production, emission reduction schemes and technologies, as well as a range of factors at play in aligning industry with net zero.
Over the week, we will also dive into cross-cutting issues such as work and labour in a green economy, justice and transparency in global value chains, as well as transitions to a more circular economy.
Confirmed presenters and activities 2025
- Vebj?rn Bakken, UiO:Energy and Environment - Course leader
- Site visits to:
- The Northern Lights in ?ygarden
We are hosting the NorRen summer school in Bergen this year, featuring new presenters and site visits. Additional presenters and site visits will be announced soon. Meanwhile, you can take a look at last year's program to get an insight into what you can expect. You will find the 2024 program here.
NorRen 2025
Credits: 5 ECTS
Location: Fana folkeh?yskule
Dates: August 17 - 22, 2025
Language of instruction: English
Participation fee: The participation fee will be published in February.
The University of Oslo does not provide scholarships or discount for the NorRen Summer School.
What can you expect?
- Lectures by leading researchers and industry experts
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Site visits to industry and insight into cutting edge technologies
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The opportunity to discuss with top scholars and experts, as well as students from a wide range of disciplines
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A collaborative educational environment and work in interdisciplinary groups on a topical project
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Networking opportunities and social events
Practical information
The NorRen summer school 2025 takes places at Fana folkeh?yskule. It is is located about 20 kilometers south of Bergen city center, with a beautiful setting by the sea.
Address: Mildevegen 190, 5259 Hjellestad
Important: Bring Your ID Card
We are visiting Northern Lights on Tuesday August 19. Please ensure you carry a valid ID to the park. Accepted forms of identification include passports, Norwegian driver licenses, national identity cards, and similar documents.
During the site visits, it is required to wear long trousers and closed-toe footwear; shorts and flip-flops are not permitted.
Exam
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The course qualifies for 5 ECTS credits provided the completion of the following:
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pre-work assignment (presentation)
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active contribution to the group work during the week
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essay:
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Write an essay between 6000 – 7000 words (excluding footnotes and literature list). The topic must be related to a theme covered by the summer school. Target an academic audience but write in a style that will appeal to non-specialists within any particular field. Your essay should have a clear introduction, main body, and conclusion. If your essay is based on the group work during the summer school, you should inform your team members. You may write your essay in English or Norwegian.
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Deadline to hand in the essay is October 16 at 2PM, 2025
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Admission
Selection criteria:
- Academic and professional background
- Involvement in the field of sustainable energy
- Home institution
A current enrollment in a PhD program is required to participate in our summer school.
Deadline to apply is April 30.
Previous years
- 2022: Holmen
- 2021: Bergen (Bj?rnafjorden)
Tools
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Questions?