Professor Mi Tian at the University of Bath has been awarded funding through the British Council Going Global Partnerships Programme – Springboard 2025 (France, Germany, Spain). The programme aims to foster new collaborations between UK research institutions and partners in Spain, Germany, and France.

The funded project, carried out in collaboration with the University of Alicante, Spain, will explore clathrate hydrates as a potential platform for next-generation large scale hydrogen and carbon storage solutions. The research will investigate how these unique crystalline materials can be used to enable safer and more efficient storage of hydrogen and carbon-based gases, supporting the development of low-carbon energy systems.

The collaboration will bring together expertise in materials science, hydrogen storage, and energy systems to advance fundamental understanding and identify new opportunities for sustainable energy technologies. The Springboard programme also aims to strengthen long-term international research partnerships and support the development of future joint research initiatives between the UK and European partners.

Joan Cordiner, Safety Theme Lead at UK-HyRES, has been confirmed as IChemE’s next deputy president, following the close of nominations for Trustee roles ahead of the Institution’s AGM in June.

Her election places her in line to serve as IChemE president for the 2027/28 term, following on from current deputy president Ollie Folayan.

Cordiner moved into academia in 2020 after a career spanning more than 30 years in industry with ICI, AstraZeneca and Syngenta, where she held senior roles including technology manager and global risk manager for manufacturing. She is currently head of the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering and professor of Process Engineering and External Engagement at the University of Sheffield.

The Nominations Committee reviewed all applications against the Trustee role specifications and confirmed that each candidate met the requirements for their respective positions.

One eligible nomination was received for each of the roles due to become vacant at the AGM, meaning no ballot will be required.

The following candidates will be formally elected at the meeting:

• Wadoud Hazineh – vice-president (Member Engagement)
• Iqbal Essa – ordinary member
• Mary Stewart – ordinary member

All will take up their roles following the AGM, which will be held virtually on 9 June.

Cordiner’s appointment as deputy president will create a casual vacancy in the role of vice-president (Learned Society), which will be addressed by the Board of Trustees in due course.

Hydrogen in Society: Understanding the Social Acceptance of Hydrogen Futures

Submission deadline: Thursday, 31 December 2026

The pace of societal transition away from a reliance on fossil fuels towards lower-carbon options in many parts of the world is accelerating. Many national governments consider hydrogen and affiliated alternative liquid fuels (i.e., ammonia) to be a crucial component of a secure, equitable, low-carbon energy system. Indeed, the concept of the ‘hydrogen economy’ envisions hydrogen as a clean, versatile energy carrier that can support decarbonisation across the energy system, although particularly in hard-to-treat sectors, such as heavy industries (e.g., steelmaking) and long-haul transportation (e.g., shipping). Many governing administrations are now pursuing roadmaps towards more hydrogen-reliant futures, raising questions about societal readiness. For example, the need to produce, transport, store and use large amounts of hydrogen necessitates economic restructuring; the introduction of new policies, planning and governance structures; the deployment of new technologies and infrastructures; workforce development (incl. new roles and upskilling); supply chain evolution, among other things. Crucially, without appropriate societal backing, the ‘building blocks’ of this transition could face significant and potentially prohibitive hurdles. This is particularly true for Westernised democracies, where the attitudes and actions of societal actors are known to shape the ‘real world’ success of both innovative and established industrial scale technologies and policies.

While often considered in simplistic terms, social acceptance refers to a complex multi-actor and multi-level concept. Understanding the nature and determinants of social acceptance (or perhaps more accurately, ‘acceptances’), how it manifests (e.g., as tolerance, support, opposition) and the implications it has for decision-makers (e.g., in policy, planning, communications) thus remains an important topic. This is particularly true for hydrogen, where the potential societal impacts of a hydrogen transition are manifold, but where systematic academic study of societal perspectives is still emergent.

Environmental Psychology Research is calling for submissions of original studies (incl. systematic reviews) into the social acceptance of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels (ammonia). Submissions can relate to any aspect of the hydrogen supply chain (incl. production, transportation, storage, and use) as well as wider aspects of the ‘hydrogen economy’ (e.g., policy, governance, regulation, investment, communications). For publication in Environmental Psychology Research, submissions must contain a psychological dimension; however, interdisciplinary contributions will be considered.

Note: This Special Issue is affiliated with the well-attended UK-HyRES / TARG:ET symposium on the social acceptance of hydrogen held at the University of Portsmouth (UK) on Thursday, 30th April 2026. You need not have attended this symposium to submit to this Special Issue.

Topics about social acceptance of hydrogen include but are not limited to:

• Public acceptance of hydrogen technologies or policies at the socio-political, community or household level
• Stakeholder perceptions and acceptance of the hydrogen transition (including implications for planning and investment decisions, etc.)
• Policy challenges relating to the hydrogen transition (including implications for and acceptance among societal actors)
• Hydrogen as part of a socio-technical system
• Communication, engagement and education challenges as they relate to the hydrogen transition
• The determinants of attitudes towards hydrogen technologies (e.g. Risk perception, trust and safety)
• Place-based factors (identity, attachment, distributive fairness and equity) and how they shape acceptance of hydrogen projects
• Adoption and use of hydrogen technologies (including user-experience)

Guest Editors:

The UK-HyRES Early Career Researcher (ECR) industrial visit took place across several locations in Surrey on April 27, 2026. The visit aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry in the pursuit of sustainable hydrogen and alternative liquid technologies. It provided ECRs with the opportunity to deepen their industrial knowledge while fostering collaboration with new industry partners.

Ceres Power, Redhill

The day began at Ceres Power, an Imperial College London spin-off that has grown into the UK’s largest Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) company. Dr Jeffery De Vero, Senior Scientist, opened with a presentation on the company’s ongoing work, sparking discussions on the global supply and demand for SOFCs and the need for global collaboration when commercialising hydrogen technologies. This was followed by a tour of the manufacturing facilities, offering key insights into cell processing, stacking, and the importance of scalability in research. The session concluded with a networking lunch and a Q&A focused on the transition from academia to industry and the challenges of maintaining an R&D focus within spin-out companies.

Metrobus Crawley Depot

The second stop was the Metrobus Crawley Depot, home to one of the UK’s largest fleets of hydrogen-powered buses. The site features an Air Products refuelling station—the second largest globally—capable of refuelling a hydrogen-powered bus in just 6–8 minutes. Hector Wilson, Hydrogen Mobility Operation Lead for Air Products, provided an in-depth tour of the facility, covering the full lifecycle from hydrogen procurement and processing to storage and distribution. This sparked vital discussions regarding physical safety when dealing with hydrogen at such large levels. As well as this policy and the infrastructure investment required to support the transition to hydrogen vehicles, there was also a large group discussion. The visit concluded with a ride on one of the hydrogen buses.

Prof Qiong Cai’s lab, University of Surrey

The afternoon moved to the University of Surrey’s Stag Hill campus to visit Professor Qiong Cai, lead of the UK-HyRES “End Use” theme. The ECRs toured multiple labs, her team showcased their SOEC rig, lab-scale AEM electrolyser facilities and their new energy lab containing a NH₃/NO_x reactor rig.

Rhizo PTX, Surrey Research Park

The final stop was the University of Surrey’s Innovation Park to meet Dr Ash Stott, Dr Ben Kyffin, and Will Richards at Rhizo PTX. As a startup focused on producing green ammonia for the chemical and energy industries, Rhizo PTX provided a unique perspective on the entrepreneurial journey. The co-founders shared their experiences moving from academia to the startup world, focusing on how to pitch ideas to investors and the specific challenges of the hydrogen sector.

Conclusion

Overall, the visit successfully addressed both technical and non-technical themes. It underscored the vital intersection between research and industry, highlighting the necessity of collaboration in developing holistic, sustainable energy technologies for the future.

The UK Hydrogen Research and Innovation Network (UK-HyRES) is entering a new phase of leadership, marking a significant evolution in its mission to advance hydrogen technologies and support the UK’s transition to Net Zero.

The changes follow the retirement of the programme’s original Founding Director and Principal Investigator, creating an opportunity not only to refresh leadership but to broaden the expertise underpinning the network’s research.

Building on a strong foundation

Since its inception, UK-HyRES has played a central role in coordinating hydrogen research across the UK, bringing together academia, industry and policymakers to accelerate innovation in low-carbon hydrogen and alternative fuels.

The programme was originally led by Professor Tim Mays, whose decades-long contribution to hydrogen research helped secure funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and established UK-HyRES hub as a leading national initiative.

Although stepping back from day-to-day leadership, Professor Mays will continue to support the programme as an Emeritus Professor, ensuring that his extensive experience, spanning over four decades, remains embedded within the network’s strategic direction.

A strengthened leadership team

The transition has enabled UK-HyRES to significantly expand its leadership team.

Professor Chris Brace, Professor of Automotive Propulsion from the University of Bath and Executive Director of IAAPS, is taking the helm as Director & Project Lead. An experienced leader of major research and innovation projects, he brings deep expertise in propulsion systems and strong industry links. His involvement strengthens the programme’s ability to connect fundamental research with real-world applications.

Professor Mi Tian, a leading expert in sustainable hydrogen storage, will serve as co-director and will lead the hydrogen storage and distribution theme. Her appointment reflects the growing importance of storage technologies in enabling the scalable deployment of hydrogen.

Professor Shanwen Tao and Professor Rachael Rothman remain as Co-Directors having provided strong leadership from the inception of UK-HyRES. Shanwen is Professor of Chemical Engineering & Sustainable Processes at the University of Warwick and leads the Alternative Liquid Fuels theme. Rachael is Professor of Sustainable Chemical Engineering at the University of Sheffield and leads the environmental theme.

Expanding expertise across the hydrogen ecosystem

In addition to these senior appointments, UK-HyRES has introduced several new professors, each contributing specialist knowledge across the hydrogen value chain:

• Professor Chris Bowen – a materials scientist from the University of Bath, whose work is critical to developing advanced materials for hydrogen production, storage and use.
• Professor Sam Akehurst – an expert in propulsion systems from the University of Bath, with experience spanning transport and aerospace applications, including liquid hydrogen technologies.
• Professor Marcelle McManus – Professor of Energy and Environmental Engineering at the University of Bath, whose research focuses on sustainable energy systems, industrial decarbonisation, and the societal impacts of Net Zero transitions.
• Dr Alasdair Campbell – who has been involved since the inception of the hub, is Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering at the University of Sheffield, whose research spans process safety (incorporating combustion, explosion and the dispersion of reactive chemicals).

Together, this expanded team brings a broader, more interdisciplinary perspective, spanning materials science, transport, environmental systems and industrial decarbonisation.

From fundamental research to real-world impact

A key theme of the leadership changes is the ambition to ensure that UK-HyRES research remains both scientifically rigorous and practically relevant.

By integrating expertise across disciplines and strengthening links to industry, the network aims to enhance the real-world impact of its work, supporting hydrogen deployment across sectors including transport, industry and domestic energy.

Professor Chris Brace, Director, UK-HyRES, added: “I’m honoured to take on the position of Director of this ambitious research hub. UK-HyRES has already established a strong foundation, building on decades of hydrogen research expertise, and I look forward to supporting the UK-HyRES community as we go further still. The hub provides a powerful platform to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications. By strengthening our links with industry, we can ensure that innovations in hydrogen propulsion and energy systems translate into practical solutions at scale. This work is vital to support the transition to a sustainable future.”

A broader vision for UK hydrogen innovation

These leadership developments align with the broader mission of UK-HyRES: to act as a national hub for hydrogen research, enabling collaboration and supporting the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

With a strengthened leadership team and expanded expertise, UK-HyRES is well positioned to tackle the complex challenges of hydrogen systems from fundamental science through to infrastructure, policy and societal adoption.

The UK Hydrogen Research and Engineering Services Hub (UK-HyRES) has been rated as exceeding the aims of its funding opportunity following a comprehensive mid-term review by an independent expert panel, marking a significant milestone for the national hydrogen research programme.

The review recognised UK-HyRES as delivering an excellent technical research programme, advancing early-stage hydrogen technologies that directly support the UK Government’s Clean Power 2030 ambitions and Net Zero by 2050 targets. 

Driving high-quality, collaborative hydrogen research

The panel praised the Hub’s strong foundations in engineering and physical sciences, alongside its extensive national and international partnerships. UK-HyRES has successfully engaged a large UK research community through competitive flexible-funding calls, attracting high-quality proposals and demonstrating strong stakeholder engagement beyond the core consortium.

The Hub has also secured impressive levels of private-sector co-investment, with active involvement from the hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels supply chain. International engagement spans the US, Europe and Australia, including collaboration with organisations such as the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and leading European research institutions.

Professor Mi Tian, Co-Director, UK-HyRES, says: “We’re delighted that the panel has recognised the strength, quality and ambition of UK-HyRES at this stage of the programme. Over the past two years, we’ve built a truly collaborative national platform for early-stage hydrogen research, bringing together academia, industry and international partners to tackle some of the most pressing decarbonisation challenges.

As the UK hydrogen landscape evolves, we are focused on sharpening our strategic alignment, strengthening partnerships with policymakers and industry, and accelerating the pull-through of our research into real-world impact. With a clear sense of purpose, we are excited about the next phase of UK-HyRES and the role it will play in supporting the UK’s journey to Net Zero.”

New, exciting initiatives

Another major milestone for the research hub was the recent completion of the UK-HyRES Research and Innovation Laboratory, connected to an on-site green hydrogen electrolyser facility at IAAPS, University of Bath, on the Bristol & Bath Science Park.

The lab will focus specifically on flexibility and smaller-scale, experimental hydrogen research and also has a cryogenic helium system operating at 20 K (–253 °C) supporting superconductivity research, a technology area of growing interest for the aviation sector.

To engage and inspire the next generation of hydrogen leaders, a strong network of Early Career Researchers has been established, with a bi-monthly webinar series that provides resources and support to help build and enhance their careers.

Calls for the latest rounds of the Fellowship and SPRINT funding have recently closed, with strong interest in both, suggesting a healthy pipeline of future research collaborations.

With strong performance to date and a clear plan for the next phase, UK-HyRES is well-positioned to continue accelerating innovation and impact across the UK hydrogen ecosystem.

On International Women’s Day, Professor Mi Tian, Professor of Sustainable Hydrogen Energy at the University of Bath and Co-Director of UK-HyRES, gives her reflections on her career as a woman in engineering and what needs to be done to encourage and support more women into STEM. 

Science has always been driven by curiosity for me. When I first started studying chemistry, I was fascinated by how it revealed the invisible world, how molecules and atoms form the matter around us. It felt like discovering a hidden layer of reality, and that curiosity quickly became a passion.

Later, my interest moved towards energy systems, particularly hydrogen energy. Growing up, my community sometimes had limited access to electricity and experienced power cuts. Those moments made me realise just how essential energy is to modern life. It shapes everything, how we live, work and develop as a society.

That experience stayed with me and ultimately guided my decision to focus my career on energy systems. I wanted not only to understand the science, but also to help solve real-world problems. My work in hydrogen energy is driven by both that early curiosity and a desire to contribute to solutions that matter.

The power of mentorship

Throughout my career, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to be supported and inspired by many female scientists and professionals. Mentorship has played a crucial role in my journey. These role models showed me what was possible and helped me navigate the challenges of academia and engineering.

Some of these women I remember clearly, others I met only briefly but still left a lasting impact. They shared their experiences, encouragement and support at key moments in my career. I often felt I had no way to repay them at the time, but I eventually realised that the best way to honour their support is to pass it on.

Now, I try to do the same for the younger generation, sharing that encouragement, energy and belief that they too can succeed.

Finding your voice in engineering

I describe myself as an engineer rather than a scientist. I trained in chemical engineering, which is a field where women are still significantly underrepresented. In the UK, women make up only around 16–17% of the engineering workforce.

Like many women in STEM, I’ve experienced moments where I had to work harder to have my voice heard, to convince others, or to be recognised for my ideas. Even in classrooms, female lecturers can sometimes find themselves needing to put in extra effort to persuade or engage students in male-dominated environments.

Confidence can also be a challenge. Studies often show that women are more likely to question themselves or hesitate before taking opportunities. I recognised this early in my career and made a conscious effort to challenge it.

Sometimes I still ask myself, “Am I ready? Am I good enough?” But when those doubts appear, I try to push past them and take the opportunity anyway. I remind myself: what’s the worst that could happen? Sometimes things go well, sometimes they don’t, but every time I step outside my comfort zone, I gain confidence and resilience.

One message I always share, especially on International Women’s Day, is simple: don’t wait until you feel ready.

What leadership means to me

For me, leadership isn’t about individual success. A good leader enables others to succeed.

That means creating an environment where people feel supported, included and valued, a place where they feel confident sharing their ideas. I’ve learned that simply giving everyone the same opportunity isn’t always enough. Often, women or minority voices may hesitate to speak up in open discussions.

Sometimes leadership means actively inviting those voices into the conversation, asking directly, “What do you think?” or “Do you have any suggestions?” When you do that, you often discover some of the best ideas in the room.

Progress and work still to do

Over the course of my career, I’ve seen encouraging progress for women in engineering, especially in the UK. More women are entering STEM fields, becoming chartered engineers and pursuing postgraduate research.

Through my involvement with equality, diversity and inclusion committees, I’ve seen the numbers slowly improving. Even a few percentage points increase in female undergraduate students can make a big difference for the future engineering workforce.

We’re also seeing more female leaders emerging, which is incredibly important. Representation matters: when young women see others succeeding in leadership roles, it shows them what is possible.

But we still have work to do. The baseline number of women in senior positions remains relatively low. Progress is happening, but it must continue.

Engineering can change the world

When I speak to young women considering engineering, I often ask them one question: Do you want to change the world?

If the answer is yes, engineering is one of the most powerful paths you can take. Technology and engineering have the potential to solve many of the challenges we face today, from climate change to energy security.

Right now, my research focuses on hydrogen energy, particularly hydrogen storage and transportation. We are approaching a tipping point where hydrogen could significantly reshape the global energy landscape.

It’s both exciting and daunting. Moving technologies from research into real-world deployment requires new skills, scaling systems, working with industry and bringing innovations to market. As researchers and engineers, this is something we are still learning, but it’s an incredibly exciting journey.

Why International Women’s Day matters

International Women’s Day is both a celebration and a reflection.

It celebrates the achievements of women, recognising the contributions they have made across science, engineering and many other fields. At the same time, it encourages us to reflect on the progress still needed.

My hope for the future is simple: that gender will no longer be a barrier to opportunity in science and engineering.

That means seeing more women in leadership roles, stronger support systems for balancing careers and family life, and a culture where everyone can contribute and succeed regardless of gender.

What explains the difference in hydrogen production costs when institutes use the same production case?

This question is at the heart of the RD20 Hydrogen Techno‑Economic Assessment (TEA) Taskforce, where Dr Sibimol Luke and Prof Paul Dodds, funded by UK‑HyRES, have contributed alongside leading research institutions across G20 countries and regions.

Hydrogen is a critical energy vector for achieving a net‑zero future. Yet even when institutions estimate hydrogen production costs using the same production case, results can still differ by around USD 4/kg. This variation highlights how differences in TEA methodologies and underlying assumptions can significantly influence cost outcomes.

The RD20 TEA Taskforce directly addresses this challenge. By evaluating hydrogen production costs under a common scenario, members are identifying where methodological divergences arise and which assumptions drive the largest cost gaps. Through this collaboration, we have developed links with the global hydrogen TEA community, and everyone has benefited greatly by understanding each other’s models.

Learn more about the initiative

The UK-HyRES Early Career Researcher (ECR) Annual Forum 2025 was held at University College London (UCL) on 1–2 December 2025, bringing together ECRs from the UK-HyRES core universities, associated hydrogen projects, and the newly funded Flexi Fund Projects. The two-day event provided a platform for technical exchange, cross-cutting discussions, career development, and interactive networking activities, all aimed at strengthening collaboration within the UK hydrogen research community.

The forum began with reflections from Professor Tim Mays, Founding Director of UK-HyRES, and Professor Chris Brace, the current Director, both from the University of Bath. They shared insights into the origins, vision, and future ambitions of UK-HyRES. Dr Sibimol Luke, UCL, who currently chairs the ECR network, outlined its objectives and ongoing activities, coordinated the event overall, and led the forum.

The technical programme featured a series of expert talks addressing critical aspects of hydrogen research and its integration into industry. Professor Mojtaba Abdi Jalebi (UCL) delivered an informative presentation on strategies for scaling research into industrial applications. Professor Nilay Shah (Imperial College London) provided an engaging talk on the development and integration of E-fuels, illustrating progress through real-world test flights. Ms Polina Pencheva (UCL) examined hydrogen policy developments both in the UK and globally, highlighting evolving regulatory landscapes. Industry perspectives were shared by James McNaughton and Sachin Shaji Kumar from Hydrostar, who discussed innovative approaches to using wastewater in large-scale electrolyser systems and reflected on career pathways from academia to industry.

Career development formed a key component of the programme. Professor Paul Dodds (UCL) shared his academic journey and offered practical guidance on publishing research effectively. Karen Brooks (GW-Shift) facilitated an interactive workshop on crafting a compelling verbal business card, encouraging participants to articulate their research identity with clarity and confidence.

A highlight of the forum was the Three-Minute Research (3MR) competition, organised by Dr Alex Newman, Dr Chris Kim, and Dr George Neville. This activity challenged participants to present their research to a lay audience within three minutes, fostering communication skills and knowledge exchange. In the PhD category, Melisha Barboza (University of Warwick) secured first place, followed by Holly Smith (University of Bath) and Manikandan Chithravelu (University of St Andrews). In the postdoctoral category, Dr Harmanpreet Singh (University of Sheffield) won first place, while Dr Norton West (University of Manchester) and Dr Zelhia Ertekin (University of Glasgow) shared second place, and Dr Josh Kassongo (University of Sheffield) achieved third. The People’s Choice Award was presented to Dr Norton West.

Networking activities were central to the forum’s success. An icebreaker session, organised by Dr Selda Ozkan and Dr Xiaoling Ma, paired new and existing ECRs to share their research interests and goals before introducing each other to the wider group. A hydrogen-themed quiz, coordinated by Dr Josh Kassongo and Dr Harmanpreet Singh, provided a fun and competitive team-building experience. The winning team comprised Dr Sandip Guin (University of Surrey), Dr Yuheng Liu (Imperial College London), Fiona McAllister (University of Surrey), and Jing Gui (University of Portsmouth).

The UK-HyRES ECR Annual Forum 2025 concluded with a strong sense of achievement, a time of reflection, feedback, and planning for future activities. It successfully advanced research dialogue, strengthened professional networks, and supported the development of early-career researchers across the UK hydrogen community. Its combination of expert talks, skills workshops, and collaborative activities made it a flagship event in the UK-HyRES calendar.

If you’ve been looking to collaborate with likeminded individuals, enhance your skills or develop your low-carbon or alternative liquid fuels research, the Early Careers Research Network is now open to new members. Find out more and apply here.

The Health and Safety Workshop on the use of Hydrogen in High Temperature Process Industries, held on 22nd October in Sheffield, was a great success.

Dr. Neil Lowrie organised the event, including timely delegate registration, the event’s publication on LinkedIn and other platforms, logistics and the smooth running of the sessions. Joan proposed the idea of having a workshop with industrial partners to strengthen our industrial networks and communicate the aims of the UK-HyRES Hub with industrial stakeholders.

We brought together a fantastic group of process safety experts, practitioners, and leaders from the glass, metals, ceramics, and brick manufacturing industries.

Joan opened the event with a welcome address, followed by a brief overview of the UK-HyRES, its structure, hub members, researchers and the aims of each theme.  Attendees enjoyed the following agenda:

• 10:00 Prof. Joan Cordiner, UK-HyRes: Welcome and introduction to the workshop
• 10:15 Kate Jeffrey,  Health and Safety Executive: Hydrogen safety
• 10:30 Dr Harmanpreet Singh, UK-HyRES: Gaps in health and safety identified in the literature
• 10:45 Break into round table discussion groups: From your or your customer’s perspective, what are the gaps in the existing standards?
• 11:15 Feedback to the room
• 11:30 Break into round table discussion groups: What hydrogen projects are you (or your customers) currently working on, and what H&S challenges have you encountered?
• 12:00 Feedback to the room
• 12:15 Lunch & networking
• 13:00 Clare Dunkerley, Otto Simon: Risk-based approach to the design and build of hydrogen infrastructure
• 13:15 Break into round table discussion groups: What technological knowledge gaps (related to health and safety) does your (or your customer’s) industry face?
• 13:45 Feedback to the room
• 14:00 Break into round table discussion groups: Based on past experience, what are the key things that companies considering the use of hydrogen should know, or avoid doing? e.g useful standards, sources of information, lessons learned
• 14:30 Feedback to the room
• 14:45 Final thoughts and close

The energy and collaboration in the room were outstanding. Together, we:

• Captured real-world H&S challenges from active hydrogen projects.
• Identified key priorities to shape the future research agenda.
• Strengthened the hydrogen safety network by connecting specialists with end-users.
• Shared our vision to provide them and the greater community a vital resource, the “Hydrogen Safety Toolkit”, to accelerate the safe deployment of hydrogen.

A huge thanks to all our delegates for their active participation and invaluable insights. The discussions have provided a clear path forward for supporting the industry’s transition to hydrogen. The event was closed with a token of thanks to all the participants for their time and effort in making this event successful.