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Student research shaping a sustainable future
3 January 2025
Four master’s students from The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources have presented their dissertation research on topics from carbon tax to inclusive design.
The UCL Sustainability and Higher Education Initiative hosted a dissertation research showcase to highlight how students are using the knowledge gained from their master’s degrees at The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources. This event provided a platform for students to present their innovative dissertations tackling pressing global challenges such as climate policy, energy efficiency, and inclusive design.
Four recent graduates were selected to present their research, follow the links in their presentation titles to watch online:
- The impact of the emission trading system on corporate ESG performance: Evidence from China - Ziwei Yan - Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc
- The impact of non-inclusive built environments on people with disabilities in natural disasters - Thais Hayashi Alves - Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings MSc
- Vegetation and cool materials on building envelopes: Impacts on indoor temperature and energy use in Indonesian tropical residential buildings - Salsabila Adela Purti – Built Environment: Environmental Design and Engineering MSc
- For or against carbon tax: Exploring behavioural influences in the UK context - Ugne Salciute - Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc
These student projects exemplify UCL’s dedication to addressing critical global challenges. By tackling issues ranging from emission trading to inclusive design, UCL students are paving the way for a more sustainable and equitable future.
Watch the presentations
The impact of the emission trading system on corporate ESG performance: Evidence from China
Ziwei Yan - Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc
The impact of non-inclusive built environments on people with disabilities in natural disasters
Thais Hayashi Alves - Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Buildings MSc
For or against carbon tax: Exploring behavioural influences in the UK context
Ugne Salciute - Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment MSc
Vegetation and cool materials on building envelopes: Impacts on indoor temperature and energy use in Indonesian tropical residential buildings
Salsabila Adela Purti – Built Environment: Environmental Design and Engineering MSc
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