News & Events
News & events
Empowering the future: Insights from the FreeHydroCells Civic Engagement Workshop
14 February, 2025
The FreeHydroCells Civic Engagement Workshop brought together experts from academia, industry, and policy to discuss the future of green hydrogen and its transformative potential. The project’s novel submerged photon-driven electrolyser system aims to make hydrogen production more efficient, sustainable, and affordable. Key discussions focused on overcoming adoption barriers, integrating local energy solutions, and aligning with EU policies to drive the transition toward a decentralised, green energy future.
FreeHydroCells Newsletter: Issue 2 Dec 2024
18 December, 2024
Find out how FreeHydroCells' scientists have been moving closer to their ambitious, groundbreaking research goals in Year 2 of the project.
A Visit to Ireland’s First Science Studio: Kane Science Studio at UCC
31 October, 2024
Read about the unique Kane Science Studio at UCC, a one-of-a-kind space designed to inspire and engage everyone from primary school students to postgraduate researchers and industry professionals alike.
Student Spotlight: Alex Knowles, Forensic Science and Green Hydrogen
11 September, 2024
Meet Alex Knowles, a UCC Forensic Science student, whose passion for sustainable energy led him to the FreeHydroCells project. He shares his journey from forensic science to solar-powered hydrogen research and future chemistry ambitions.
DAAD Green Hydrogen Fellowship Programme
12 August, 2024
As part of the working groups under the DAAD ERA Fellowship – Green Hydrogen program, the DAAD fellows organised two sessions to present their ongoing research, projects, and areas of investigation. FreeHydroCells project scientist, Dr. Ievgen Nedrygailov (University College Cork), participated in this programme.
Showcasing the magic of science at Cork Carnival of Science 2024!
10 June, 2024
FreeHydroCells researchers were delighted to share the magic of science with visitors of all ages at the Cork Carnival of Science 2024. The annual 2-day event attracts an estimated 75,000 visitors.
FreeHydroCells 2024 General Assembly Meeting held in Aachen, Germany
22 April, 2024
The 2024 General Assembly meeting of the FreeHydroCells project took place in Aachen, Germany from 9th-10th April 2024. Project partner AMO GmbH hosted consortium partners from across Europe at the meeting, which focused on further advancing the scientific goals of the project.
FreeHydroCells Newsletters
FreeHydroCells Newsletter: Issue 2 Dec 2024
18 December, 2024
Find out how FreeHydroCells' scientists have been moving closer to their ambitious, groundbreaking research goals in Year 2 of the project.
FreeHydroCells Newsletter: Issue 1 Nov 2023
30 November, 2023
The first annual project newsletter features news and updates on activities over the first 12 months of the project.
