Introduction to Sustainable Development and Its Engineering Practice
Become part of the next generation of leaders for energy and sustainability development.
Course key facts
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Date
20 - 31 July 2026
Duration
2 weeks
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Credits
Non credit bearing
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Format
In-person
Fee
£2,950
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Location
On Campus (South Kensington)
Overview
This course is designed to develop the next generation of leaders for energy and sustainability development by providing grounding in the major features of global energy issues, sustainable energy technologies and their interactions with economics, the environment and policy. Taking a quantitative approach to the study of technology and systems, the programme mainly, though not exclusively, attracts students from engineering and physical sciences. It also appeals to those with some post degree experience wishing to gain a broader, more strategic perspective of energy issues.
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the basic concepts of Sustainability.
- Develop an understanding on the role of energy systems in Sustainability.
- Establish an understanding of entrepreneurship for Sustainability.
- Understand the importance of digitalisation for Sustainability.
- Gain a unique insight into advances in Sustainability.
- Develop valuable professional skills in teamwork, communication and presentation.
- Experience team-based learning through a technical project.
- Practice and improve their English language.
Learning journey
This programme contains 56 contact hours spread over 2 weeks covering lectures, workshops, tutorials, project work and visits. Classes will be delivered on weekdays.
Students will be allocated in small groups for project work which will be done through team-based learning with supervision. Final project will be presented in groups to a panel of experts on the last day of the programme. A prize will be awarded to the team with the best projects. The entire programme will be taught in English.
Students will receive a verified Imperial College London certificate on successful completion of the course. Each student will also receive a transcript for their project marks.
Students will be working in small teams on a group project as outlined below:
The project aims to design a sustainable university campus by reducing environmental impact and promoting eco-friendly practices. The team will focus on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green infrastructure. Key initiatives may include developing renewable energy solutions (e.g., solar panels), implementing a campus-wide recycling program, and creating green spaces to enhance biodiversity. The project can also explore water conservation strategies and sustainable transportation options like bike-sharing programs. By engaging students and staff in sustainable practices, the aim is to reduce the campus’s carbon footprint and inspire broader environmental responsibility within the community.
Supervised by Imperial staff members through tutorials, students will present the project to a panel of experts on the last day of the programme.
Course details
All students are expected to be studying an undergraduate degree, preferably in the final two years of their undergraduate studies, in any engineering disciplines.
English requirements:
All students are required to have a good command of English, and if it is not their first language, they will need to satisfy the College requirement as follows:
- a minimum score of IELTS (Academic Test) 6.5 overall (with no less than 6.0 in any element) or equivalent.
- TOEFL (iBT) 92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)
- CET- 4 (China) minimum score of 550
- CET- 6 (China) minimum score of 520
Fees will cover:
- All tuition;
- Use of campus and catering facilities;
- Induction and orientation activities;
- Certificate of participation on completion of the Short Course, awarded by Imperial;
- Finale celebrations.
If you have any queries regarding your booking please contact us via email or by phone: +44 (0)20 7594 6885
Detailed joining instructions will be sent to all participants 10-14 days prior to the commencement of the course. Places on these courses are limited; EARLY BOOKING IS ADVISED.
A 20% administration fee will be levied for cancellations made up to two weeks prior to the start of the course. Cancellations thereafter will be liable to the loss of the full fee. Notice of cancellation must be given in writing by letter or fax and action will be taken to recover, from the delegates or their employers, that proportion of the fee owing at the time of cancellation.
Imperial College London reserves the right to cancel an advertised course at short notice. It will endeavour to provide participants with as much notice as possible, but will not accept liability for costs incurred by participants or their organisations for the cancellation of travel arrangements and/or accommodation reservations as a result of the course being cancelled or postponed. If a course is cancelled, fees will be refunded in full. Imperial College also reserves the right to postpone or make such alterations to the content of a course as may be necessary.
Course directors
The programme is directed by Dr Fei Teng and taught by a multi-disciplinary teaching faculty from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and other departments of Imperial.
Dr. Fei Teng (course coordinator)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Imperial College London, UK
Teaching faculty:
- Prof Anna Korre, Associate Provost
- Prof Tim Green, FREng, FIEEE, Head of Department of Electrical and Electronic
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- Prof Peter Childs, FREng, Founding Head of Dyson School of Design Engineering
- Prof Pierre Pinson, FIEEE, Deputy Head of Dyson School of Design Engineering
- Prof Goran Strbac, FIEEE, Chair in Electrical Energy Systems
- Dr Xiaolin Ding, Innovation Manager, National Grid Electricity Transmission
- (industry)
- Mr Oussama Yousfi, Innovation Manager, UK Power Networks (industry)
Contact us
Eva Moreno
Senior Programme Administrator
- Phone: +44 (0)20 7594 6885
- Email: cpd@imperial.ac.uk
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