Hydrogen news

Flagship Net Zero research and innovation projects shortlisted for international awards

Two of the University’s flagship Net Zero research and innovation projects are shortlisted for the international IET Innovation and Excellence Awards, which recognise ground-breaking innovations and best practices in Engineering, Science, and Technology.
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Climate experts gather on campus ahead of COP29

UK and international climate experts gathered at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é last week to explore how global partnerships can drive innovation and accelerate progress in the fight against climate change.

Jeevun Sandher MP, Darren Jones MP and Chief Secretary to the Treasury during a recent visit to Intelligent Energy, with Vice President, Business Development, Dennis Hayter.

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é opens the HyDEX Hydrogen Summer School

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s hydrogen research and innovation cluster opens the Hydrogen Summer School on 9 September – a week-long programme for industry, civic and research audiences to network and learn more about hydrogen technologies and applications.
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UK’s largest investment in engineering and physical sciences training will enable Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é to build green hydrogen workforce of the future

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é is set to launch a new research training facility that will help accelerate the affordability, scalability and sustainability of green hydrogen.

The team with their hydrogen award

Hydrogen Award win for Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é's world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser

The world’s first lead-acid battery-electrolyser - invented, designed and prototype manufactured in Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s Green Hydrogen Research Group – has been recognised with a prestigious award at the 2024 Hydrogen Awards.

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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser nominated in all three Academic Excellence categories of the 2024 Hydrogen Awards

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s world-first lead-acid battery-electrolyser has three nominations in the 2024 Hydrogen Awards which celebrate outstanding international achievements related to hydrogen adoption, implementation, and forward-thinking across various industries and sectors.
Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, meets with academics from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é.

Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation visits Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é was pleased to welcome Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Andrew Griffith MP, accompanied by Jane Hunt MP, on Monday 5 February. The visit focussed on the University’s hydrogen capabilities and its broader research and innovation activities on climate change and net zero.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é looks to hydrogen future with networking event

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é, together with regional partners, is hosting a breakfast networking event for public and private sector organisations with an interest in shaping the future hydrogen economy.

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é development helps provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for African communities

A first of its kind development at Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é will aim to provide green hydrogen cooking and electricity for those living in off-grid communities in Africa.
The winning team

Henry Royce Institute Sandpit Competition win for Green Hydrogen doctoral researcher

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é doctoral researcher Esther Mgbemeje was part of the winning team in the Henry Royce Institute PhD Student Research Sandpit 2023.
An aerial shot of Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Science and Enterprise Park, featuring a number of buildings

Universities to receive first East Midlands Freeport funding to accelerate green hydrogen adoption for a net zero future

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, has been selected to receive a significant funding boost from East Midlands Freeport.

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é collaborates with Perkins on demonstration of leading-edge hydrogen hybrid power solutions

Perkins is collaborating with Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é and Equipmake to develop and produce an advanced multi-fuel ‘drop-in’ hybrid integrated power unit.
A researcher from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology carries out testing on an engine rig as part of a project with Rolls-Royce to enable hydrogen to be used as an aviation fuel.

Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é supports Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project with world industry first

A Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project, supported by Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é, has taken a huge step towards achieving net zero aviation.