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Meet Subject Expert Noshim and hear all about his chosen topic, the global energy transition.
In this subject strand, step into the world of tomorrow’s energy. Investigate what’s really driving the global shift to clean power— from climate change and energy security to falling technology costs and the explosive demand from electric vehicles and artificial intelligence. Using real-world datasets and case studies, explore how energy specialists balance technology, cost, and reliability to achieve energy systems for a sustainable future.
Meet your Subject Expert: Noshim!
Where did you grow up?
London!
Where did you do your undergraduate degree? What did you study?
I studied Geography at King's College London.
What are you currently studying and what is your specific area of research?
I am currently studying Infrastructure Investment and Finance. My degree is quite broad in terms of the content we cover but currently I am most interested in how policy and regulatory frameworks can impact the ability to finance large scale public projects.
What are your favourite things about being a university student?
One of my favourite things about being a university student at UCL is that you get the opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn about different cultures. I am also a big fan of how many different clubs and societies exist at university. It means you can experience and learn about a lot of new things that you might never have discovered otherwise.
Do you know what you want to do when you finish your degree?
I am not sure yet but open to seeing what is out there!
What are you most excited about for UCL Expand?
I’m most excited about giving students the chance to step into the world of the energy transition and really understand what it is. The energy transition is one of the biggest challenges of our time, and this programme will help students to explore it not just by absorbing information, but by analysing evidence, debating ideas, and designing solutions. I am also looking forward to seeing how students will bring together what they have learnt and convey this through their posters.
Tell us a random fact about you.
I can make accurate bird noises.
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
The ability to time travel.
What's your favourite meal?
Chicken Pad Thai!
Supplementary reading
Below you can find resources linked to the topics of the energy transition. These resources are optional and for you to browse at your leisure.
- The Infrastructure Moment - report
Resource: The Infrastructure Moment
Publisher: McKinsey & Company
Why it’s useful: This is a large report which introduces the challenges which come with new infrastructures connecting with traditional ones. Pages 1-4, 12-15, 20-22 are most relevant.
- Financing the energy transition - article
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Publisher: Purpose-Led Publishing
Why it’s useful: Explores four key insights into the energy transition in Europe and areas where further research is needed.
- What is the sustainable energy transition? - website
Resource: What is the sustainable energy transition and why is it key to tackling climate change?
Publisher: United National Development Programme
Why it’s useful: This article gives a simple overview of what the energry transition is, why it matters and whether we're on track.
- The Energy Transition
Resource: The Energy Transition - key challenges for the incumbent and new players in the global energy system.
Publisher: The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
Why it’s useful: This is a large report which explores the reasons behind the energry transition, and key issues, impacts and consequences. Pages 1-2, 8-12, 21-24 are most helpful.
- How Policy and AI are shaping energy transition pathways - video
Resource: How Policy and AI are shaping energy transition pathways
Publisher: Bloomberg
Why it’s useful: Jon Moore, CEO, BloombergNEF discusses how factors like technology, policy, temperature and AI are shaping energy transitions across the globe at Bloomberg Green at COP30 in Sao Paulo.