UHI North, West, and Hebrides Expanding Hydrogen Training and Innovation Across Europe
Key Ideas
- UHI North, West, and Hebrides offers Scotland's only SQA recognized qualification in hydrogen, aiming to boost expertise in the field.
- The university is leading a project in Stornoway to develop the Outer Hebrides into a global hub for green hydrogen production.
- Recent visits to Germany have paved the way for international partnerships in hydrogen technologies and research.
- The collaboration opportunities with industry partners in high-temperature hydrogen fuel cell research are strengthening UHI's global presence.
UHI North, West, and Hebrides is focusing on enhancing its reputation in hydrogen training and innovation by establishing European partnerships. The institute provides professional development in hydrogen, offering Scotland's sole SQA recognized qualification dedicated to the topic. Furthermore, UHI leads the Creed Hydrogen Skills and Innovation Centre in Stornoway, aiming to transform the Outer Hebrides into a prominent green hydrogen production hub. Dr. Alasdair Macleod and Roddy Ferguson from UHI recently visited the HyLab in Germany, exploring collaboration opportunities in hydrogen technologies. The visit, part of international outreach by the Islands Centre for Net Zero, has paved the way for potential joint projects and knowledge exchange. Roddy Ferguson expressed gratitude for the warm reception in Germany and anticipates reciprocal visits. This initiative signifies UHI's commitment to advancing hydrogen education and research, with a focus on international cooperation and innovation.