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Energy

The world is facing an energy crisis; Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is responding.

Energy is a strategic research and training priority at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. We tackle energy challenges with a focus on sustainability and tech with a conscience.



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Our experts

Our experts

  • Âé¶¹´«Ã½ attracts world-leading scientists and students needed to tackle current and future energy-related challenges. 
Our labs and facilities

Our labs and facilities

  • We have more than 30 labs dedicated to energy-related research activities, including a wind tunnel testing facility, small modular reactors simulators, and a lab dedicated to researching clean energy.
Our academic programs

Our academic programs

  • We are an academic leader in energy programs. Our market-driven academic programs are designed to meet Canada’s energy and nuclear sector needs. 
  • We develop career-ready grads and future energy talent through leading-edge research and experiential learning opportunities.
Our partners

Our partners

  • The university is a catalyst for innovation through collaboration with industry. We partner with industry leaders, companies, institutions, groups and individuals to influence change in Canada’s energy strategy.
  • We're proud to bring energy-industry partners to the Regional Municipality of Durham.
Our green campus

Our green campus

  • Our work is grounded in sustainability.
  • We walk the talk, our campus is full of energy-saving and energy-producing technology.
Our energy initiatives

Our energy initiatives

  • Nuclear energy is in our DNA. As a leader in advancing nuclear technologies, we collaborate with industry, communities, academia, and government globally to drive progress in clean energy systems and advanced nuclear medicine. Our commitment to talent development, research, and innovation positions us as Canada’s premier university for nuclear education and research.

Rethinking the world's energy

Latest news

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is contributing its expertise in nuclear and energy-related research for a multi-year study focused on analyzing fuel used in Small Modular Reactors.

April 15, 2025

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ researchers receive funding from Natural Resources Canada to study nuclear fuel safety and sustainability

Rendering of CUEB in a server farm.

April 14, 2025

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University exploring the role of nuclear ‘nano reactors’ to widen access to a cleaner and less expensive energy source

Project Arrow out for a test drive on the campus of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University in Oshawa, Ontario (with the ACE Core Research and Testing Facility in the far background).

March 31, 2025

Project Arrow 2.0: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University’s next bold step into the future of transportation

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February 20, 2025

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University and Humber Polytechnic unite to power the future of the nuclear energy workforce