Future-proof skills ecosystem

The University is integral to the East Midlands skills ecosystem which is delivering the skills of the future from level four (advanced learning) through to postdoctoral research centred on hydrogen and Net Zero.

Training and skills for the clean energy economy

The University has gathered unprecedented industry support for doctoral-level research and skills in hydrogen and is a key part of midlands and national Net Zero training and skills initiatives.

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EnerHy

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Hydrogen Net Zero will play a central role in developing the skilled workforce needed to enable rapid growth in green hydrogen-related technology.
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East Midlands Institute of Technology 

A £13M initiative with Loughborough University, the University of Derby, Loughborough College, and the Derby College Group to create the highly advanced workforce needed for Industry 4.0.
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SusHy 

The Sustainable Hydrogen Centre for Doctoral Training – a collaboration between the Universities of Nottingham, Loughborough, Birmingham, and Ulster.
A female researcher in a white lab coat, eye protectors and purple gloves, opening the door of a fume cupboard

HyDex  

A partnership of Midlands Energy Research Accelerator universities, Midlands-based and UK commercial partners, and multinationals to accelerate innovation, build markets and support the required skills transition.
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C-DICE 

The Centre for Postdoctoral Development in Infrastructure Cities and Energy – a world-class postdoctoral development programme which leverages the capability of 18 leading research-intensive UK universities.