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My father, Peter Ackers, who has died aged 97, was a civil engineer and an expert in hydraulics. He worked on projects all over the world, involving hydropower, tidal energy, coastal protection, reservoir spillways and other...

My friend and colleague Allan Hamilton, who has died of pneumonia aged 85, was a distinguished microbiologist at the University of Aberdeen. His work transformed the understanding of microbial corrosion in offshore oil installations...

Anger after investigation finds Imperial College London, Cambridge and Oxford among institutions to have accepted funding

Peter P Edwards, responding to a report about Oxford University’s receipt of money from fossil fuel firms, writes in support of the KACST-Oxford Centre for Petrochemical Research

Figures from oil, gas and petrochemical companies does not include £100m from Ineos in 2021

Former archbishop says oil firm holdings not compatible with duty to next generation

Blend of hydrogen and natural gas is being used to heat homes and faculty buildings at Keele University

78 out of 154 universities joined campaign in blow to big oil’s ‘social licence’, campaigners say

Activists call Cambridge Zero initiative a ‘PR stunt to divert attention from links to fossil fuel industry’

Twenty institutions including Newcastle and Exeter club together in 10-year deal worth £50m

Conserving energy | Social change degree | Peter Bradshaw reviews | Isle of Wight | Mealtime debateNote to anyone who contributes to Feast on Saturdays: please rethink the opening line in your recipes...

Ex-archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams welcomes plans for fully costed proposals

King’s College London ‘lending appearance of neutrality’ to businessman with energy links

The government has shaken up the UK research system. But fossil fuels, not low-carbon technologies, still seem to be in the driving seat.

Bob Dudley faces criticism for calling for university to ‘come to its senses’ over divestment