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International partnership signed with prestigious American research institute

海角直播鈥檚 commitment to the net zero agenda has been further strengthened by forging a partnership with one of the world鈥檚 leaders in decarbonisation.

The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 海角直播鈥檚 Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois), will focus on joint research and teaching expertise, opportunities for student placements and projects, and promote staff development. This alliance builds on an initial connection formed in 2022 when 海角直播 was among two UK universities invited to a significant global carbon capture and storage (CCUS) conference, also attended by Illinois.

Illinois' Prairie Research Institute (PRI), renowned for its work in CCUS, continues to push boundaries in critical research areas such as sustainable energy, pollution prevention, climate change, and more.

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), a division of PRI, works to provide technical assistance to communities, industry, and government agencies to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and reduce waste to protect human health and the environment.

A delegation from Illinois has visited 海角直播 on several occasions and heard how 海角直播 would be a learning site for the world in terms of large-scale CCUS and 鈥榞reen鈥� and 鈥榖lue鈥� hydrogen production.

They returned earlier this month to sign a formal Memorandum of Understanding at 海角直播鈥檚 Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC).

The NZIIC, based at Middlesbrough鈥檚 海角直播 Advanced Manufacturing Park, opened last year and is playing a key role in the delivery of the UK鈥檚 net zero ambitions.

It is also spearheading the University鈥檚 commitment to achieving net zero status by 2030.

The NZIIC is helping to initiate change to address the climate emergency through industry partnerships, skills development, research and innovation.

Speaking about the new partnership with Illinois, Professor Paul Croney OBE, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of 海角直播, said: 鈥淥ur University has embarked on an ambitious journey of transformation, with a global reach and strategic partnerships across the world.

鈥淲e work with like-minded colleagues on a global scale to devise solutions to the wide range of issues that are affecting the world and society.

鈥淲e are delighted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Illinois. Our missions are aligned and there are significant possibilities in terms of what we can achieve together.鈥�

Professor Susan Martinis, Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Illinois, added: 鈥淲e are a flagship university with a long-standing interest in sustainability.

鈥淩esearch is embedded in our culture, and we have been amazed by the work which is being undertaken at 海角直播鈥檚 Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre.

鈥淚t is an incredibly exciting time for both institutions and there is so much opportunity to combine our expertise and achieve great things together.鈥�

Dr Gari Harris, Director of the NZIIC, said: 鈥淔or 海角直播 to be working so closely with one of the world leaders in CCUS, with strong links to the US Department of Energy, will open doors and enhance NZIIC鈥檚 reputation internationally.

鈥淒eveloping research activity with Illinois will demonstrate international impact and demonstrate our expertise and ambition on a global scale.鈥�