North East England Consortium

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"It is crucial now that we put the intellectual power of the universities at the services of the wider community, at the services of our businesses that need to grow, especially in the energy sector which is the global challenge of the 21st century." Professor Paul L Younger, HSBC Professor of Energy & Environment, Newcastle University, North East Consortium Bid Coordinator.

"Durham has world class science in physics, chemistry, engineering and earth sciences. This partnership of three universities with many industries and the regional development agency fits well together." Professor Chris Higgins, Vice Chancellor and Warden at Durham University.

"We have a pre-eminent internationally known design school and that clearly would be instrumental in the development of new products and processes on the energy front. " Professor Kel Fidler, Vice Chancellor of Northumbria University.

"NaREC bridges the gap between research and commercial realisation, taking clever energy technology ideas through to the market. As such it is ideally placed to work alongside ETI to ensure success for UK plc. "Andrew Mill, CEO NaREC.

"There is a rich seam of  proven talent and enterprise in the energy sector of the North East, which is well positioned to advance regional, national and international capability to address the many challenges of meeting energy supply and demand whilst also addressing environmental needs.  The ability of these talented partners to work well, and effectively with others, ought not be underestimated as it will be a vital ingredient to secure lasting economic prosperity."  Ruth Thompson OBE. One North East, Chair of National Energy Action

"The region and its heritage is one that gives it the skill base to be able to pick up new energy technologies and developments. Linking them through from the process industry past and into the future, we can make a major contribution to the way the country moves forward. " Dr Graham Hillier, Director of Fuel Cell Application Facility, CPI.

"This initiative requires interdisciplinary teamwork - because of the Newcastle-led "Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration" in Dependable Systems, we are in a perfect position to lead ETI." Professor Cliff Jones, Professor of Computing Science, Newcastle University.

"I would just like to voice my support for the North East England Consortium's bid to host the ETI.  North East England has a proud history of leading-edge, technological innovation and hosting the ETI would be a further opportunity for the region to deliver innovation of national and global significance.  From my position within Newcastle University I have the privilege of interacting with many of the key academic researchers who would be involved and I have no doubt that the University has the people with the required knowledge, skills, contacts, intellect and passion to drive the ETI to achieve great success.  I believe the other partners in the consortium provide an unparalleled combination of skills, knowledge and facilities and I have no doubt that the region is uniquely well placed to host a highly successful ETI".  Dr S E Price, Intellectual  Property and Commercialisation, Newcastle University.

"Having spent 20 years of my career working in the Energy Industry all over the world before moving to Durham , I must say that the drive, engagement and cohesion of the NE bid is exceptional. I am sure that the Industrial Partners will find working with the NE Consortium a truly rewarding experience." Dr Dave Armstrong , Consultancy Manager, Durham University.

"I believe that the ETI ambition for Newcastle is one of the most persuasive and passionate documents I have ever seen. Moreover, its ambition is one we know we can deliver for the benefit of the region, for the UK and for the citizens of the world. There is a unique blend of talent, skills and vision here - and the buy-in to want to be part of this is tangible at every level and in every quarter. I can promise this my unswerving support (and admiration)." Professor Trevor Page, FREng, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for External Affairs & Research Liaison, Newcastle University.

"The North East Consortium brings together tremendous strength in both depth and breadth in energy technologies. The proposed location for the hub is the iconic Devonshire building, which is already the focus for Newcastle University's world leading research in energy, environment and sustainability. The Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering, and indeed the whole of Newcastle University, is wholeheartedly behind the new ETI initiative, and will do everything it can to help turn the ambitious vision into reality." Professor Oliver Hinton, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering, Newcastle University.

"It is clear from the energy issues facing our country, and the world, that we need to work collectively to resolve the issues of energy use. The Government is giving us the opportunity to collaborate in a new and better way to achieve this through the Energy Technologies Institute.

At Durham University we are excited to carry forward the collaborative work we have been doing with our partners at Newcastle, Northumbria and the two Centres of Excellence at NaREC and CPI.

We wholeheartedly endorse the bid and look forward to forging closer links and achieving productive results together." Peter Tavner, Eur Ing, FIET, MA, PhD, MIEEE, Head of School, Professor of New & Renewable Energy, School of Engineering, Durham University.

"I was hugely impressed by the cohesion, collaboration and drive behind the ETI bid. This will be massively important for the region and the UK once it is won and will further strengthen the position with Energy Technologies which have advanced to a world-class level. This is truly an example of universities being at the heart of the regions economy and using technology development of this kind as an economic engine for moving these emergent technologies and all of the wealth creating benefits that will come.

Well done so far, we look forward to supporting and working with the team in the very near future." Mr Graeme C Young, Business Development Manager, Newcastle University.

"The ETI is a magnificent opportunity to make use of all the qualities of enterprise, imagination, originality, humour, and quality of life that have kept me in the NorthEast since I moved here as a scientist from Kent via Imperial College London in 1985.  I support the bid most strongly." Dr Richard Young, Newcastle University

"The greatest challenge facing the world is that of environmentally responsible energy provision for the future; the North East of England has the scientific and engineering expertise to provide a realistic and timely solution, given the opportunity. This region has a capable and committed workforce, which can deal with the global challenges of today, and tomorrow. North Eastern science, technology and engineering should be given the recognition it deserves by providing a permanent base for energy research and innovation." Dr A J Fletcher, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Northern Carbon Research Laboratories, Sir Joseph Swan Institute for Energy Research, School of Natural Sciences, Newcastle University.

"The NE is a region steeped in the history of energy, from coal, through petroleum to wind power and hydrogen. History, combined with passion and - most importantly - the technical excellence of the region's science and engineering base, makes the NE a great choice to house the ETI." Professor Andrew C Aplin, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences Drummond Building, Newcastle University.