Energy Institute - the professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy - is pleased to announce a new partnership with Student Energy, a global organisation dedicated to empowering the emerging generation of leaders.
This collaboration reflects a shared commitment in equipping future energy leaders, as well as championing students and professionals in building a better energy future to a just global transition.
Through Student Energy, and their network of over 50,000 young people across more than 120 countries, students will be able to take advantage of the Energy Institute’s complimentary student membership.
Available to anyone studying at a university or college who is curious about energy, sustainability or the future of net zero, Energy Institute student membership is open to those studying any discipline, anywhere in the world.
Commenting on the partnership, Lydia Malley AMEI, EI’s Director of Professional Development, said:
“Developing and supporting young energy professionals is central to our mission. The partnership with Student Energy unites our networks of future energy leaders, enabling them to access the benefits and opportunities offered by both organisations.
“Investing in students early in their careers is key to developing a skilled, adaptable energy workforce. Through our free membership, students gain access to professional development resources, industry insights, and networking opportunities that strengthen their knowledge and confidence.”
Student Energy’s Executive Director, Helen Watts added:
“Young people are ready to lead, and our partnership with the Energy Institute gives them even more tools to step into that role. Access to high-quality training, insights, and professional networks empowers students to imagine a better energy future and actively participate in it.”
Benefits available to student through EI membership include:
As part of the new collaboration, the Energy Institute and Student Energy hosted a joint webinar focussing on young energy voices in Brazil ahead of COP30. Catch up on the conversation here.
Student Energy and the Energy Institute will continue to explore collaborations that amplify youth leadership in the energy transition, including engagements at the 2026 Student Energy Summit, co-developed learning resources, and opportunities for students to connect directly with industry experts.
Notes for Editors:
1. For media enquiries, please contact Ruaraidh Swainson, EI Communications Officer: 07702 583 918, [email protected]
2. You can find out more about student membership of the Energy Institute here: https://www.energyinst.org/membership-and-accreditation/membership#student
3. Earlier this month the Energy Institute’s Generation 2050 initiative launched a new report: 25 Years Out, which is available to read here: https://www.energyinst.org/exploring-energy/resources/generation-2050
4. About the Energy Institute (EI) - The EI is the chartered professional membership body for people who work across the world of energy.
Our purpose is to create a better energy future for our members and society by accelerating a just global transition to net zero. We do this by attracting and developing a diverse future energy workforce; convening expertise and evidence to inform energy decision making; and enabling industry to make energy safer, more efficient and lower carbon.
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5. About Student Energy – Student Energy is a global youth-led organization empowering the next generation of leaders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable, equitable energy future.