INDUSTRY TALK - National Grid

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Join us for an exciting session with National Grid, one of the UK’s leading energy companies driving the transition to a clean, reliable, and sustainable power system.

🔍 Event Overview
National Grid plays a vital role in powering the nation — balancing supply and demand, enabling renewable integration, and delivering innovation across electricity and gas networks. Join us to learn more about their:

⚡ Energy transition projects – How National Grid is enabling the UK’s journey to Net Zero.

🌐 Grid innovation & infrastructure – Cutting-edge solutions to modernize and strengthen the transmission network.

🔋 Future energy systems – Insights into interconnectors, storage, and digital grid technologies shaping tomorrow’s energy landscape.

🎯 Who Should Attend?

• Postgraduate Students & Research Associates interested in system planning, decarbonization, and innovation within the UK’s transmission network.

• Undergraduates exploring career opportunities, internships, or graduate roles in power systems and energy infrastructure.

🌟 Why Attend?

• Gain insider knowledge on the UK’s most strategic energy projects.

• Network with National Grid engineers and talent representatives.

• Discover pathways into internships, placements, and graduate programmes.

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• Booth St E
• Manchester, England
• United Kingdom M13
• Building: Nancy Rothwell (MECD EngA)
• Room Number: 3A.057 M&T

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• Starts 11 November 2025 12:00 PM UTC
• Ends 14 November 2025 01:00 PM UTC
• No Admission Charge

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12:00 - 12:05 PM: Welcoming and Introduction

12:05 - 12:20 PM: About National Grid
Bo Jiang - Overview of the company, its mission, and key projects driving the UK’s energy transition.

12:20 - 12:40 PM: Graduate Experiences
Abel Renu & Haider Ali - Insights into their career journeys, experiences as graduate engineers, and development opportunities at National Grid.

12:40 - 13:00 PM: Career Path and Opportunities
James Cooper - Reflections from a Senior Engineer on professional growth, innovation, and future opportunities within the company.

13:00 - 13:10 PM: Q&A Session and Closing Remarks