HyDEX Midlands

We were delighted to join the UK Nuclear Regions event @UKHouseofLords recently to highlight the Midlands' strengths in supporting the UK’s #nuclear strategy. ERA & @midsengine established @MidlandsNuclear to build on the huge opportunities arising from STEP Fusion. #netzero

If you're a postdoc researcher, take a look at the @CentreDice International Networking Sprint! @EnergyRA

Advance your career in Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies with our CPD course. Choose from 5 modules: 1️⃣ Hydrogen Fuels 2️⃣ Fuel Cells 3️⃣ Hydrogen Safety 4️⃣ Hydrogen Innovation 📚 Flexible, online & MSc credit options! Subsidies available 👉 Learn more: bit.ly/3PIe8NC

It's 10 years since the @InnovationMids university partnership began. Over the decade, a huge amount has been achieved in a range of sectors, not least in energy innovation! Take a look at the anniversary web page and video to find out more: midlandsinnovation.org.uk/10-years/

FREE Skills retreat for PhD & Postdoc researchers! @lborouniversity 13–14 Feb. Sign up to: ✅ Explore research culture & responsible practices ✅ Learn from experts in impact, ethics & comms. Register now! bit.ly/3Wmz00A @CentreDice @ResearchersUoN @SupergenBioHub

JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH THE ENERGY RESEARCH ACCELERATOR - CLOSING DATE TODAY! Business Development Manager - to £57K If you're an experienced self-starter who can drive business engagement and collaborative research then we want to hear from you! Apply here: bit.ly/4h4LNg2

🎄It's the last day of our #Xmas countdown and we’re reflecting on a fantastic year. We've run over 25 events with 1700+ attendees, and countless ideas have been shared to accelerate #netzero & #hydrogen innovation. 🌍Thank you to all who joined us - here’s to a greener 2025!

🎄On Day 23 of our #Xmas countdown we spotlight our 'Decarbonising UK Domestic Heating' event that we supported in Nov at @IMechE. It looked at Hydrogen heat pumps; Aqua-ammonia systems; Low carbon retrofits; Smart energy solutions & more. Read more here: bit.ly/4fEY61O

🎅On day 22 of our #Xmas countdown we're highlighting our work to boost #hydrogen learning. Our FREE 'Hydrogen 101' e-learning module explores what hydrogen is, how it's used and it's #netzero role. There's also a free certificate of completion! Visit: bit.ly/H2101

🎄On Day 21 of our #Xmas countdown we're looking at the work we've done to boost researcher skills. Workshops included: Raising Your Research Profile – Video training; How to Design a Workshop; AI for Beginners. Register here for our 2025 Skills Retreat: bit.ly/3DoubNE

On #Xmas countdown Day 20 we spotlight our report into accelerating #hydrogen use. We call for: 1️⃣ Gov't policy alignment 2️⃣ Public awareness campaign 3️⃣ Addressing skills gaps 4️⃣ Clear hydrogen roadmap 5️⃣ Strong financial incentives Read full report: bit.ly/AccelerateHydr…

On Day 19 of our #Xmas countdown we're spotlighting the work we've done with 11 SMEs to support #Hydrogen Innovation. Our Innovation Support has helped to develop prototypes, feasibility studies and R&D. Check out our case study videos: bit.ly/HYDEXIn @EnergyRA

On Day 18 of our #Xmas countdown we look at the work that we & partners are doing to promote the Midlands' nuclear potential. @MidlandsNuclear with @midsengine & #MidsNetZeroHub are undertaking studies on Nuclear Siting & Skills in the region. Read more: bit.ly/3VGnJIj

🎄#Xmas countdown day 17 we look back at the Hydrogen Summit & Awards @KeeleUniversity. Delegates heard from innovators and saw the energy initiatives on the campus. At night, Keele hosted the Hydrogen Awards with HyDEX universities winning the top prizes! bit.ly/3VEqfPm

🎄On Day 16 of the @HydexMidlands & ERA #Christmas Countdown, we focus on the launch of the Midlands Hydrogen Rail Study at @Alstom in Derby. It explored how #Hydrogen Rail can help decarbonise UK rail . 4 hydrogen rail routes emerge. Read the report:👉 bit.ly/h2rail

On Day 15 of our #Christmas countdown we go back to March when HyDEX & @CranfieldUni hosted the UK-Singapore Jet-Zero Sustainable Aviation workshops. The workshops focused on partnerships in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), Hydrogen, and Policy Read more: bit.ly/3ZEYkzW

On Day 14 of our #Christmas countdown, we're looking back to the EDI Conference in STEMM subjects, which was co-sponsored by ERA. The event focused on promoting diversity and inclusion in STEMM research. Attendees explored strategies for embedding EDI in research practices.

On Day 13 of our #Christmas Countdown we're looking back to the Birmingham Decarbonisation Summer School. Participants were tasked with tackling real-world challenges and developing solutions to accelerate the UK’s transition towards #netzero. More here: bit.ly/4fjErnL

On Day 12 of our #Christmas countdown we celebrate @CranfieldUni which won its largest ever funding - £23 million from @ResEngland's RPIF & £46m from industry - for a #hydrogen aviation research hub. HyDEX & @EnergyRA are delighted to be project partners: bit.ly/4grOI26

As @RachelReevesMP starts to reset relations with the EU, on Day 11 of our #Christmas countdown we're looking back to the launch of our @HydexMidlands report into UK-EU #hydrogen collaboration which calls for a UK-EU Hydrogen Taskforce and Agreement: bit.ly/HyUKEU