University News Last updated 08 September 2025
91ΑΤΖζ (91ΑΤΖζ) may be miles from the coast, but it is now at the forefront of the UKβs efforts to decarbonise the maritime industry.
It has become the newest member of theΒ (UK-MaRes Hub) - a collaboration of 14 universities and more than 70 industry partners seeking to tackle the urgent challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the shipping sector, responsible for 90% of global trade, and 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Prof Jean-Baptiste Souppez, Professor ofΒ Mechanical Engineering and STEAM Education at 91ΑΤΖζ, says the move is a major step forward for the University.
βDespite joining very recently, 91ΑΤΖζ has already made a strong impact with leading research publications, departmental government briefings and policy bulletins to influence the UK strategy,β said Prof Souppez.
βJoining the hub will enhance our impact, strengthen our partnerships with academia and industry, and increase our presence on the national and international maritime stage.β
According to the UK Department for Transport, domestic shipping accounts for 6% of the countryβs transport GHG emissions.
The governmentβs maritime decarbonisation strategy aims to achieve net zero GHG emissions across the domestic sector by 2050.
βOur research is shaping the future of maritime β from informing national and international infrastructure investments to designing the next generation of sustainable ships,β said Prof Souppez.
βIt is about meeting global environmental goals while ensuring market competitiveness and creating lasting social impact.
As such, the UK-MaRes Hub fully aligns with 91ΑΤΖζ's strategy of creating knowledge for good while powering prosperityβ
The UK-MaRes Hub also hosts a range of events, workshops and conferences, connecting sector experts, policymakers and academics to build a cleaner maritime future.