year in numbers
Train
Empower future leaders through postgraduate training programmes
- 30 UK researchers trained in debating skills to counter anti-climate action narratives
- 109 submissions from 21 countries for Climate Innovation Challenge run by Imperial Business students
- 38 students graduated from our pilot executive education course on climate innovation
- 300 school children educated about urban wildlife by SSCP DTP outreach project
Innovate
Accelerate climate change innovation and low-carbon startups
- 58 startups supported by The Greenhouse accelerator
- £3.25m private investment raised by startups
- 48% startup team members are from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds and
- 44% of startups have female team members
- 1000 green jobs created by startups and The Greenhouse Alumni
Inform
Communicate knowledge to help inform and shape decision-making
- 45+ research papers in academic journals
- 1,155 UK citizens surveyed on their perception of the benefits of climate action
- 27 petawatt-hours per year globally could be produced if all suitable rooftops had solar panels
- 10,000 year-old climate secrets could be revealed in newly discovered Antarctic Lake sediments
- 400 seaweed-based juice pods by award-winning startup Notpla eaten at Great Exhibition Road Festival 2021–22
Research
Initiate, develop and support multidisciplinary research on climate change and environment
- 61 plant-based budget- and climate-friendly recipes created with professional chefs for Great Exhibition Road Festivalgoers
- 12 times each bead, button, length of yarn and embroidered fabric was used at our Sustainable Fashion workshops
- 4 ‘Nature on your doorstep’ videos published, covering four seasons of UK biodiversity
- 404,000 views of our climate action hub resources
- 5 meetings by Grantham Institute’s new research horizon scanning group
Connect
Foster new collaborations and networks at Imperial and beyond
- 120 journalists connected to Imperial climate and weather experts during UK’s summer heatwave
- 500 new members of Friends of Grantham Institute network
- 7 new Grantham Institute Advisory Board members from industry, academia, government and Imperial College Union
- 30 new Imperial College London researchers joined the Grantham Institute Affiliates scheme
Lead
Generate thought leadership and forge consensus on key issues
- 85 UK universities and research institutes in Imperial-led UK Universities Climate Network (UUCN)
- 1 new summer internship for school students from families without university education
- 536 attendees at Changing Planet Seminar series led by SSCP DTP research students
- £50k funding for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives including Women in STEM seminars, workshops and training
Contact us
Email us at: grantham@imperial.ac.uk
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