Cross-Cutting Themes
The project details for cross-cutting themes are available by following the links below.
PROJECTS
Cross-Cutting Themes
Beyond the technology, UK-HyRES explores the wider factors that shape the hydrogen transition. Our cross-cutting themes address policy, economics, environmental impacts, and social equity, helping ensure that hydrogen solutions are sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with broader net zero goals. These themes inform and guide our work across all technical areas.
Economics
A key outcome of Technical Theme research projects is to improve the economic value of technologies or parts of technologies by, for example, reducing the capital cost, improving the energy…
Environmental
PC2.1: Environmental Assessment of Electrolyser Configurations This project will assess the use of electrolysers for hydrogen production at point of use, with a particular focus on heat and energy…
Social
PC3.1 and PC3.2: Social acceptance of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels (H2&ALFs) The social theme of UK-HyRES is driving research into the nature and antecedents of the social acceptance of…
Safety
PC-4.1: Process Safety Evaluation of processes considered in PC2.3 and PT4.1 The adoption of novel technologies for the production, transport and storage of hydrogen poses both new and known challenges…
NEWS & EVENTS
14/05/2025
Appointment of Dr Marcus Newborough
Appointment of Dr Marcus Newborough, CEng FEI, FREng as a Visiting Professor The University of Bath’s Department of Chemical Engineering...
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14/05/2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: UK-HyRES Stakeholder Showcase – Save The Date
Save the Date - Bringing Hydrogen to the Marketplace – How Can Interdisciplinary Research Make a Difference? We are pleased...
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14/05/2025
Alternative Liquid Fuels Workshop 2022
Theme 4 – Alternative Liquid Fuels Alternative liquid fuels (ALFs) such as ammonia are increasingly regarded as a key component...
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14/05/2025
7 PHD opportunities open with the University of Bath
You can now apply for one of seven fully funded PhD studentships as part of the EPSRC Prosperity Partnership ZENITH....
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12/03/2025
Bringing Hydrogen to the Marketplace – How Can Interdisciplinary Research Make a Difference?
Save the Date – Bringing Hydrogen to the Marketplace – How Can Interdisciplinary Research Make a Difference? We are pleased to invite you to join us for a unique opportunity…
22/11/2024
Amonia: An Alternative Fuel For Clean Maritime Power
About the Event This event will delve into the innovative use of ammonia as a sustainable fuel alternative to transform maritime power. It brings together industry leaders, researchers, and technology
01/10/2024
Delivering Climate Action: challenges and opportunities to implement 2030 climate commitments. Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE – Fireside talk with Professor Tim Mays
Chris Skidmore will be speaking on the future of net zero and the UK’s commitment to deliver on its climate targets, where future focus needs to be on international climate
21/10/2022
Showcase October 2022
On Friday the 21st October we held our rescheduled interactive and participatory workshop. There was an amazing response from across the hydrogen community with over 90 participants. Facilitated by The Collective, we first heard from Prof Tim Mays, who welcomed all attendees, before Prof Rachael Rothman introduced our vision for the Hub.
20/07/2022
Alternative Liquid Fuels Workshop 2022
Alternative liquid fuels such as ammonia are increasingly regarded as a key component of the future energy mix towards the net zero imperative. Through our launch workshop, you also told us that alternative liquid fuels was one of the major areas that you wanted to discuss.
07/07/2022
Coordination Phase (2022-23) Launch Workshop Outcomes
The UK-HyRES launch workshop took place online with the project team present in person at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution following a Board meeting in the morning. There was excellent engagement across academia, industry, government, consultancies, consortia and NGOs with over 130 attendees, many staying on for the full three hours.
05/07/2022
End Use Workshop 2022
The end use of hydrogen is crucial to accelerating the uptake of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels in pursuit of net zero. In the workshop we watched an enlightening video, recommended by Nigel Holmes (Scottish Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association) and produced by Ben Burman, summarising the motivation and challenges in hydrogen uptake.
