About

The Energy and Climate Change Division (ECCD) is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton. It comprises the Sustainable Energy Research Group (SERG)and the Coastal and Climate Research Group. The University of Southampton’s mission is ‘to change the world for the better’ by building on our global reputation for delivering world-class education, research and innovation that makes a real impact on society’s biggest challenges.

The University is one of the founding members of the prestigious and research-intensive UK Russell Group, an organisation that brings together the knowledge and resources of the 24 top UK Universities to: protect and improve the quality of University teaching, support and enable innovative research projects, and build stronger links with business leaders and policy makers. The University is a member of the World Universities Network (WUN), comprising 19 research-intensive institutions spanning six continents, a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and attracts students from over 130 different countries benefitting from a wide and varied culture. According to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2020, published 16 October 2019, the University of Southampton is ranked 6th in the UK, 18th in Europe and 76th in the world for Engineering & Technology.