Dr Imogen Rattle
@imogenrattle.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow in industrial decarbonisation strategy at the Sustainability Research Institute, University of Leeds, UK
Presently based in Birmingham.
Climate. Energy. Policy. Industry. Place.
Views own
Presently based in Birmingham.
Climate. Energy. Policy. Industry. Place.
Views own
In other news, they're still digging up the front of Leeds station
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
In other news, they're still digging up the front of Leeds station
Academic catch-22: I need ethical approval to get a data sharing agreement, but I need a data sharing agreement to get ethical approval. Send help.
September 1, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Academic catch-22: I need ethical approval to get a data sharing agreement, but I need a data sharing agreement to get ethical approval. Send help.
#RGSIBG25 has begun in Birmingham
Yesterday we had a trip to Tyseley Energy Park and today we have 7 Energy Geography sponsored sessions
Follow @energygeography.bsky.social to learn more
Yesterday we had a trip to Tyseley Energy Park and today we have 7 Energy Geography sponsored sessions
Follow @energygeography.bsky.social to learn more
@rgsibg.bsky.social conference 2025 is here! We've had a lovely outing to discuss all things energy geography at the Tyseley energy park in Brum. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our group's sponsored sessions this week @imogenrattle.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
#RGSIBG25 has begun in Birmingham
Yesterday we had a trip to Tyseley Energy Park and today we have 7 Energy Geography sponsored sessions
Follow @energygeography.bsky.social to learn more
Yesterday we had a trip to Tyseley Energy Park and today we have 7 Energy Geography sponsored sessions
Follow @energygeography.bsky.social to learn more
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
Today, we are thrilled to kick off our Annual International Conference, held in-person at @unibirmingham.bsky.social and online! 🌍
Watch the Conference’s Chair, Professor Patricia Noxolo, share what shaped this year’s theme, Creative geographies. #RGSIBG25
Watch the Conference’s Chair, Professor Patricia Noxolo, share what shaped this year’s theme, Creative geographies. #RGSIBG25
August 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Today, we are thrilled to kick off our Annual International Conference, held in-person at @unibirmingham.bsky.social and online! 🌍
Watch the Conference’s Chair, Professor Patricia Noxolo, share what shaped this year’s theme, Creative geographies. #RGSIBG25
Watch the Conference’s Chair, Professor Patricia Noxolo, share what shaped this year’s theme, Creative geographies. #RGSIBG25
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
@rgsibg.bsky.social conference 2025 is here! We've had a lovely outing to discuss all things energy geography at the Tyseley energy park in Brum. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our group's sponsored sessions this week @imogenrattle.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
@rgsibg.bsky.social conference 2025 is here! We've had a lovely outing to discuss all things energy geography at the Tyseley energy park in Brum. Looking forward to seeing everyone at our group's sponsored sessions this week @imogenrattle.bsky.social
On #YorkshireDay, I’m very pleased to share our new article published in Geoforum, led by @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social
with colleagues from the @edrc-uk.bsky.social Place theme:
(Re-)locating ‘place’ in energy demand: Implications for research and policy
doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...
#EnergySky
with colleagues from the @edrc-uk.bsky.social Place theme:
(Re-)locating ‘place’ in energy demand: Implications for research and policy
doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...
#EnergySky
Redirecting
doi.org
August 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
On #YorkshireDay, I’m very pleased to share our new article published in Geoforum, led by @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social
with colleagues from the @edrc-uk.bsky.social Place theme:
(Re-)locating ‘place’ in energy demand: Implications for research and policy
doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...
#EnergySky
with colleagues from the @edrc-uk.bsky.social Place theme:
(Re-)locating ‘place’ in energy demand: Implications for research and policy
doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...
#EnergySky
And also - what's happening with the revised Industrial Decarbonisation strategy - notable here by its absence
#EnergySky
#EnergySky
Has the Modern Industrial Strategy delivered on Industrial Decarbonisation?
@imogenrattle.bsky.social and Peter Taylor examine the positive changes, though questions remain on delivery timelines, funding, and whether it will be sufficient to decarbonise the whole sector.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/foundat...
@imogenrattle.bsky.social and Peter Taylor examine the positive changes, though questions remain on delivery timelines, funding, and whether it will be sufficient to decarbonise the whole sector.
ukerc.ac.uk/news/foundat...
Foundations First: has the Modern Industrial Strategy delivered on Industrial Decarbonisation?
With the publication of The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy last week, our answer is broadly positive, though...
ukerc.ac.uk
July 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
And also - what's happening with the revised Industrial Decarbonisation strategy - notable here by its absence
#EnergySky
#EnergySky
Delighted to share our latest piece for UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), where we take stock of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and its implications for industrial decarbonisation.
📖 Read the full blog here: lnkd.in/et9zPFKP
#EnergySky
📖 Read the full blog here: lnkd.in/et9zPFKP
#EnergySky
LinkedIn
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July 3, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Delighted to share our latest piece for UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), where we take stock of the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and its implications for industrial decarbonisation.
📖 Read the full blog here: lnkd.in/et9zPFKP
#EnergySky
📖 Read the full blog here: lnkd.in/et9zPFKP
#EnergySky
Submitting a paper for review: 10% uploading files, 90% fighting with the submission portal while questioning your life choices
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
June 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Submitting a paper for review: 10% uploading files, 90% fighting with the submission portal while questioning your life choices
#AcademicSky
#AcademicSky
New paper from researchers @tyndallcentre.bsky.social on social licence and industrial decarbonisation
The distinction between social licence in principle and in practice is a useful way to think about how trust legitimacy and credibility evolve from policy to implementation
doi.org/10.1016/j.er...
The distinction between social licence in principle and in practice is a useful way to think about how trust legitimacy and credibility evolve from policy to implementation
doi.org/10.1016/j.er...
Redirecting
doi.org
June 27, 2025 at 8:23 AM
New paper from researchers @tyndallcentre.bsky.social on social licence and industrial decarbonisation
The distinction between social licence in principle and in practice is a useful way to think about how trust legitimacy and credibility evolve from policy to implementation
doi.org/10.1016/j.er...
The distinction between social licence in principle and in practice is a useful way to think about how trust legitimacy and credibility evolve from policy to implementation
doi.org/10.1016/j.er...
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
New article from @pancholewis.bsky.social!
Fluid hope in a climate emergency: Lessons from an English citizens’ jury.
Is it possible to have hope for the future in a climate emergency?
doi.org/10.1080/0964...
Fluid hope in a climate emergency: Lessons from an English citizens’ jury.
Is it possible to have hope for the future in a climate emergency?
doi.org/10.1080/0964...
June 23, 2025 at 6:19 AM
New article from @pancholewis.bsky.social!
Fluid hope in a climate emergency: Lessons from an English citizens’ jury.
Is it possible to have hope for the future in a climate emergency?
doi.org/10.1080/0964...
Fluid hope in a climate emergency: Lessons from an English citizens’ jury.
Is it possible to have hope for the future in a climate emergency?
doi.org/10.1080/0964...
That odd mix of disappointment and relief when you find out you didn’t get into the London Marathon.
June 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
That odd mix of disappointment and relief when you find out you didn’t get into the London Marathon.
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
The UKERC Annual Assembly has kicked off!
UKERC Director Robert Gross opens the day, introducing the new Themes of UKERC's work for the next phase, and an overview of the political context of the last year.
UKERC Director Robert Gross opens the day, introducing the new Themes of UKERC's work for the next phase, and an overview of the political context of the last year.
June 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The UKERC Annual Assembly has kicked off!
UKERC Director Robert Gross opens the day, introducing the new Themes of UKERC's work for the next phase, and an overview of the political context of the last year.
UKERC Director Robert Gross opens the day, introducing the new Themes of UKERC's work for the next phase, and an overview of the political context of the last year.
Spotted at the AJ Bell Great #Birmingham Run:
The rats don’t run this city - you do.
Cheerleading with a side of social commentary🐀🏃♂️
The rats don’t run this city - you do.
Cheerleading with a side of social commentary🐀🏃♂️
May 4, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Spotted at the AJ Bell Great #Birmingham Run:
The rats don’t run this city - you do.
Cheerleading with a side of social commentary🐀🏃♂️
The rats don’t run this city - you do.
Cheerleading with a side of social commentary🐀🏃♂️
🌍 One-Day Online Conference: Just Energy Transitions ⚡
Are you a PGR or ECR exploring the social, political, and environmental dimensions of just energy transitions?
Join us for a one-day online conference on 10 July.
Are you a PGR or ECR exploring the social, political, and environmental dimensions of just energy transitions?
Join us for a one-day online conference on 10 July.
🚨 We're excited to announce a one-day online conference for postgraduate and early career researchers on Just Energy Transitions - 10/07/25📆. For further information see below 👇 Apply: forms.gle/1dHmPM2kbnYw.... Deadline 10/06! @ignitenetplus.bsky.social @ukerc.bsky.social @edrc-uk.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🌍 One-Day Online Conference: Just Energy Transitions ⚡
Are you a PGR or ECR exploring the social, political, and environmental dimensions of just energy transitions?
Join us for a one-day online conference on 10 July.
Are you a PGR or ECR exploring the social, political, and environmental dimensions of just energy transitions?
Join us for a one-day online conference on 10 July.
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
Come and work with us! The focus will be on action that needs to be taken across places to deliver net-zero ready energy networks in the face of technical, economic and social uncertainty, including how best to support the most vulnerable members of society.
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Energy Network Policy for a Just Net Zero Transition
Can your research expertise help shape how energy networks will evolve to meet net zero targets in a way that fair to all? Do you want to be at the heart of energy networks research in the UK? Would y...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
April 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Come and work with us! The focus will be on action that needs to be taken across places to deliver net-zero ready energy networks in the face of technical, economic and social uncertainty, including how best to support the most vulnerable members of society.
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
And in other news… my bin has been emptied. The #Birmingham equivalent of winning the lottery.
April 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
And in other news… my bin has been emptied. The #Birmingham equivalent of winning the lottery.
📢 📢 Just released: the IDRIC Frontier Report on Policy and Governance for Industrial Decarbonisation – bringing together insights from seven research projects tackling key challenges on the path to net zero.
idric.org/wp-content/u...
#NetZero #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ClimatePolicy #Governance
idric.org/wp-content/u...
#NetZero #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ClimatePolicy #Governance
idric.org
April 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
📢 📢 Just released: the IDRIC Frontier Report on Policy and Governance for Industrial Decarbonisation – bringing together insights from seven research projects tackling key challenges on the path to net zero.
idric.org/wp-content/u...
#NetZero #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ClimatePolicy #Governance
idric.org/wp-content/u...
#NetZero #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ClimatePolicy #Governance
That feeling when you spend weeks on funding application, redrafting, tweaking every sentence - only to be met with a blank auto-response. Not even a token “thank you for your submission” 😂
Academia really knows how to keep us humble.
#AcademicSky
Academia really knows how to keep us humble.
#AcademicSky
April 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
That feeling when you spend weeks on funding application, redrafting, tweaking every sentence - only to be met with a blank auto-response. Not even a token “thank you for your submission” 😂
Academia really knows how to keep us humble.
#AcademicSky
Academia really knows how to keep us humble.
#AcademicSky
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
📢 PGRs in energy research - this one's for you!🏆 Enter our PGR Paper Prize for a chance to win £75! We will work with the winners to promote their work. Categories - conceptual, impact & methods. 🗓 Deadline: 5PM GMT 30 May
More info 👉 www.energygeographies.org/pgr-paper-co... @rgsibg.bsky.social
More info 👉 www.energygeographies.org/pgr-paper-co... @rgsibg.bsky.social
PGR Paper Competition | EnGRG
www.energygeographies.org
April 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
📢 PGRs in energy research - this one's for you!🏆 Enter our PGR Paper Prize for a chance to win £75! We will work with the winners to promote their work. Categories - conceptual, impact & methods. 🗓 Deadline: 5PM GMT 30 May
More info 👉 www.energygeographies.org/pgr-paper-co... @rgsibg.bsky.social
More info 👉 www.energygeographies.org/pgr-paper-co... @rgsibg.bsky.social
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
💡 New Aldersgate Group report
🏭 Today we launch a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth.
Read the new publication and its recommendations here ⬇️
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
🏭 Today we launch a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth.
Read the new publication and its recommendations here ⬇️
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
Government must address high electricity prices to deliver low-carbon industry and spark growth - Aldersgate Group
New Aldersgate Group report explains how the UK government can deliver industrial decarbonisation and maximise growth opportunities.
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk
April 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
💡 New Aldersgate Group report
🏭 Today we launch a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth.
Read the new publication and its recommendations here ⬇️
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
🏭 Today we launch a new paper setting out the policy gaps that must be addressed by the UK government to drive industrial decarbonisation while driving growth.
Read the new publication and its recommendations here ⬇️
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk/publications...
Reposted by Dr Imogen Rattle
Announcing our new Activism Award 🏆 Celebrating individuals & organisations driving energy justice in the UK – through research, teaching, activism, or community action. 🌍⚡ Nominate now! Deadline 5pm GMT, Friday, 30 May 2025👇 www.energygeographies.org/activisim-aw...
Activisim Award | EnGRG
www.energygeographies.org
March 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Announcing our new Activism Award 🏆 Celebrating individuals & organisations driving energy justice in the UK – through research, teaching, activism, or community action. 🌍⚡ Nominate now! Deadline 5pm GMT, Friday, 30 May 2025👇 www.energygeographies.org/activisim-aw...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
If you're a quantitative modeller looking for a role with policy impact, this could be for you! A 2.5-year position funded through EDRC & UKERC working with Peter Taylor (and possibly me). Deadline: 20 April
#IndustrialDecarbonisation
#Hiring
#PostDoc
#EnergySky
If you're a quantitative modeller looking for a role with policy impact, this could be for you! A 2.5-year position funded through EDRC & UKERC working with Peter Taylor (and possibly me). Deadline: 20 April
#IndustrialDecarbonisation
#Hiring
#PostDoc
#EnergySky
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow in Industrial Decarbonisation
Would you like to contribute to two of the UK’s foremost academic centres undertaking whole systems research for a sustainable energy future? Do you want to further your career by applying your quanti...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
March 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
If you're a quantitative modeller looking for a role with policy impact, this could be for you! A 2.5-year position funded through EDRC & UKERC working with Peter Taylor (and possibly me). Deadline: 20 April
#IndustrialDecarbonisation
#Hiring
#PostDoc
#EnergySky
If you're a quantitative modeller looking for a role with policy impact, this could be for you! A 2.5-year position funded through EDRC & UKERC working with Peter Taylor (and possibly me). Deadline: 20 April
#IndustrialDecarbonisation
#Hiring
#PostDoc
#EnergySky
Four articles I've co-authored used to train Meta, including ironically, one on the environmental unsustainability of digital communication, one on how digital communication shapes environmental protests and one on negative transitions...
March 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Four articles I've co-authored used to train Meta, including ironically, one on the environmental unsustainability of digital communication, one on how digital communication shapes environmental protests and one on negative transitions...