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CIBSE Announces Winner of the 2024 Ken Dale Bursary
31 July 2024

CIBSE Announces Winner of the 2024 Ken Dale Bursary

CIBSE is delighted to announce that William Holley, a Mechanical Engineer at Buro Happold Engineering, is the recipient of the 2024 Ken Dale Travel Bursary. This prestigious award offers a £4,000 travel bursary to support innovative research in the building services sector.

Selected from a group of eight exceptional finalists, William impressed the judges with his proposal, "The Transition to Low Carbon Heat: A Holistic Investigation into the Integration of Heat Pump Technology into the Built Environment." His project will take him across Germany, Finland, China, and Japan, where he will develop comprehensive case studies to provide engineers with deeper insights into the effective integration of heat pumps.

In his statement, William expressed his excitement about winning the bursary and his eagerness to explore heat pump technology integration in the built environment. He aims to present design guidance and cutting-edge case studies from around the world.

The Ken Dale Travel Bursary was established to honor Ken Dale's significant contributions to the Institution and the building services profession. Open to CIBSE members, the award involves a competitive selection process based on initial proposals and final interviews with shortlisted candidates.

CIBSE congratulates William Holley on his achievement and looks forward to his final report, which promises to offer valuable insights into low carbon heating solutions.

Find more information HERE.
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