ESEIA Welcomes Ulster University, UK, as New Member
ESEIA is pleased to welcome Ulster University, Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment, UK, as a new member organisation beginning in 2026. Ulster University brings internationally recognised expertise in sustainable design, energy efficiency, alternative energy systems, and hydrogen safety technologies, making it a strong addition to the ESEIA innovation ecosystem.
As one of the UK’s leading centres for applied research on the sustainable built environment, Ulster University contributes through two internationally recognised research hubs:
- Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST) – specialising in renewable energy systems, low-carbon buildings, heat pumps, solar thermal, bioenergy, and sustainable construction.
- HySAFER (Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research Centre) – a global leader in hydrogen safety science, risk engineering, and the development of standards for the safe deployment of hydrogen technologies.
By joining the ESEIA alliance, Ulster University brings cutting-edge research excellence in clean energy and climate-neutral built environments, strong industry links, extensive experience in UK and EU-funded innovation projects, and valuable expertise that complements ESEIA’s Working Groups, particularly in hydrogen systems, sustainable design, and energy-efficient construction.
Their membership strengthens ESEIA’s interdisciplinary approach and expands collaborative opportunities across sustainable energy, circularity, the built environment, and smart energy systems. Ulster University’s integration into ESEIA from 2026 further enhances the Alliance’s capacity to deliver impactful innovation on Europe’s path toward climate neutrality.
