Energy Minister to open Lancaster University's new research centre

Charles Hendry MP

The Rt Hon Charles Hendry MP, Minister of State for Energy & Climate Change, will officially open Lancaster University’s new energy research centre, Energy Lancaster, on Thursday 10th March.

The launch will involve a presentation outlining Energy Lancaster’s activities by its Director, Professor Colin Boxall, and a presentation by the Minister on the UK’s energy agenda. This will be followed by a Q&A debate with the Minister and key members of Energy Lancaster.

There will also be an exhibition showcasing Energy Lancaster’s activities on such matters as energy policy, nuclear energy, carbon management, wet renewables and solar cells and  photovoltaics, as well as energy conservation.

Energy Lancaster aims to bring together Lancaster’s world leading expertise in a wide range of energy related areas. By combining cutting edge research in these areas with Lancaster’s well established and respected knowledge transfer activities in Infolab 21 and the Lancaster Environment Centre, Energy Lancaster is contributing to the development and management of a secure and sustainable future for the UK’s energy needs.
 
Beyond his Parliamentary career, Charles Hendry’s business career has mostly been spent working for international marketing companies. He was Founder/Chairman/Chief Executive of The Agenda Group, a specialist consultancy helping company Chairmen and Chief Executives with their corporate networking.

His political interests including trade and industry, youth policy, rural affairs and agriculture   and he's a Patron of the Big Issue Foundation, which helps homeless people.


• Full details here on the Energy Lancaster web site. Registration is required not later than 7th March, 12pm. All LU staff and external organisations are welcome to attend.