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Hydrogen for Net Zero

Hydrogen, as an alternative energy vector (or carrier), can play an important role in supporting the transition to Net Zero carbon emissions and mitigate the most severe impacts of the climate crisis.

Our vision is to accelerate the hydrogen energy system and hydrogen derivatives towards affordability, scalability, adoption and sustainability, working with global, national and local partners in research, industry, policy and skills.

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Research and Innovation

Discover more about Loughborough University’s wide-ranging hydrogen research and innovation capabilities and partnerships.

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The Hydrogen Works

Connecting hydrogen skills, research and innovation for the clean energy revolution.

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Future fuels

Hydrogen, the small molecule with big potential, so how can it help power our planet in the race to replace fossil fuels?

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Future Skills Ecosystem

New energy systems require a workforce with the skills to deliver it. Find out how our regional, national and international partnerships contribute to the skills ecosystem.

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£12.7M green hydrogen skills training centre

We lead the UK’s only Centre for Doctoral Training focused on Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero. Fully funded studentships available in STEM, business and social science backgrounds.

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World-first battery-electrolyser system handed over in Malawi

12 May 2026
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New Loughborough lab can heat to 3,000°C and quenches to −150°C at extreme rates to test non-standard materials

5 May 2026
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Loughborough researcher selected for Royce Hydrogen Accelerator to scale battery‑electrolyser

23 March 2026
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