About the Centre
As energy systems change, so will energy politics, economics and social life. How can substantial transformations in our relationships with energy production, distribution and consumption come about? What kind of world do we envision for ourselves and for others? And how do we get there? These questions recognise that energy relationships entail fundamental ethical judgements.
The Centre provides a rare platform for collaboration across arts, humanities, social and natural sciences. It brings together our different disciplinary strengths as we pursue the guiding question of not only what can we do, but also what should we do in order to create a better energy future for us all.
The Centre fosters a creative and interdisciplinary research environment, provides in-demand policy guidance, and engages with industry and multiple publics. The Centre was officially launched on 25 February 2021 by University of St Andrews Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sally Mapstone.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Prof Mette High
Centre Director
Dr Sean Field
Director of Policy
Dr Emilka Skrzypek
Deputy Centre Director
Get Involved
The Centre for Energy Ethics offers a number of ways for you to get involved regardless of your experience, career stage, or geographical location. Whether you want to engage with our events and workshops, join a research network, contribute to The Energy Blog or spend some time at the Centre, we would love to hear from you. You can stay up-to-date with Centre news and opportunities by signing up to our weekly CEE Newsletter.
We are also thrilled for the upcoming launch of our MSc in Energy Policy and Finance, which will run for the first time in the 2024/2025 academic year here at the University of St Andrews.
Earn Your Masters with us
The MSc in Energy Policy and Finance has been specifically designed to match and address the complexity of the world’s energy conundrum – how to create an equitable and sustainable energy future. This one-year programme will equip students with knowledge, critical insights, and practical skills necessary for understanding and helping to shape, manage and evaluate energy policy, and interpret and operate within energy markets and finance.
- Applications now open for the 2025/2026 academic year. Apply before Thursday 7 August 2025
- If you have any questions about the MSc, reach out to Programme Director Emilka Skrzypek
The Centre and its activities are funded through both grant funding and private donations. The Centre for Energy Ethics does not accept donations from energy companies of any sector. All donations are accepted in accordance with the University’s Gift Acceptance Policy.
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Department of Social Anthropology
University of St Andrews
71 North Street
St Andrews
KY16 9AL
Fife, UK
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