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Offshore Wind

The University of Hull is at the heart of the Humber's Energy Estuary

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Powering a bright future for offshore wind energy

The University of Hull is working with offshore wind companies in the Humber Region and beyond to support the sustainable growth of the industry and society's move towards net zero.

Our academic expertise is driving innovation, and our teaching, from undergraduate through to postgraduate level, is helping to train the talent of the future.

Offshore wind farm construction

A regional powerhouse

The Humber Region already powers over 4.4 million UK homes from eight operational offshore wind farms.

In the next decade this could rise to over 14 million homes with the addition of seven new offshore wind farms

Our PhD researchers at the Aura Centre for Doctoral Training are tackling the engineering and environment challenges facing the offshore wind industry
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Aura

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Prosperity Partnership for Offshore Wind

Aura CDT Jordan Burgess and Sophie Al-Mudallal

Aura CDT in Offshore Wind Energy & the Environment

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Hull Marine Lab

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Offshore Wind

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Fluid Dynamics Group

Related courses

HUBS Josh Morablanco and Sam Fenton at Siemens Gamesa 03

Undergraduate Placements

"I’ve really noticed a change in myself, I’m a lot more confident and I’ve really developed as a person. I’ve learnt way more than I ever expected to which has lead to me developing and I’m really looking forward to the future."

Sam Fenton, BSc Supply Chain Management on placement at Siemens Gamesa Blade Factory, Hull

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  • 2015 - Aura established to drive offshore wind collaboration
  • 2016 - Siemens Gamesa blade factory opens in Hull
  • 2017 - Partnership begins with ORE Supergen Hub
  • 2019 - £5.4m UKRI Aura CDT starts recruiting 75 PhD researchers
  • 2022 - Humber's Hornsea 2 is world's largest offshore wind farm
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Meet Aura's Research, Innovation and Development lead

Professor Jim Gilbert is a Professor of Engineering with over 30 years' experience of tackling industry challenges, particularly within the offshore wind energy sector.
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News

Professor Gilbert is University of Hull lead on a £5m research initiative to help boost UK economic growth and address regional needs

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