Coventry University and British University in Egypt partner to advance hydrogen technology
Coventry University and the British University in Egypt (BUE) are working together on a project to train specialists in hydrogen technology. The initiative aims to build expertise in hydrogen production, storage, and transport in the UK and Egypt.
The project, Hydrogen Technology for a Green Future: Strengthening Transnational Education and Curriculum Development, has received £25,000 in funding from the British Council.
The universities will create a Hydrogen Energy Training Hub, with workshops held at BUE near Cairo, Coventry University’s city center campus, and online.
Dr. Jayesh Shanthi Bhavan, lecturer in Engineering Design at Coventry University and project lead, said, “This is an incredibly exciting project as cleaner and greener energy sources are a vital part of everyone’s future, not just here in this country but across the globe.
“At Coventry University we believe that international cooperation such as this is vital for future research projects and I hope that this serves as a good first step into future collaborations between universities across the world.”
Ayman Salah Abbas, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at BUE and project lead, said, “This project aims to provide an opportunity for students, academics and industrial professionals to gain a greater awareness in emerging sustainable technologies aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Egypt Vision 2030.
“Participation in this important project highlights the benefit of joint transnational collaboration in education and research which is an integral part of the BUE’s strategy since its inception. I expect this project will boost partnership between both our institutions in this and in other fields.”
Heba Elzein, Director of Education at British Council Egypt, said, “It is a privilege for us to endorse this relationship under the British Council's Going Global Partnerships initiative, which aims to promote long-term partnerships and creative approaches in transnational education.
“At the British Council, we consider transnational education to be essential to growth, innovation and advancement. Our goal of promoting global cooperation and supporting higher education systems to create accessible transnational education is in line with partnerships like this.”
