‘GDG have provided me support and expertise whilst allowing me to shape my own project relating to green hydrogen.  This has allowed me to build a research project I’m very excited to work on, whilst also building up expertise in the area of green hydrogen for GDG.  They are using me as their ‘hydrogen guy’ in tendering exercises, and they have even had me delivering training on hydrogen to other professionals working in the renewables sector in Ireland.  It feels great to be playing an important role in building a bridge between the needs of the sector and the knowledge and capabilities available in academia.’ 

Peach was attracted to IDCORE by the in-depth knowledge the course provides, having previously worked as a graduate with Hydrowing as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership.  She was older than many of her contemporaries, so had not wanted to pursue the more academically-based training offered by a standard PhD, preferring instead the opportunity IDCORE provides to work in industry whilst pursuing a research degree. 

‘I'm really impressed with how Ben has been driving things forward since he has been with us – this is delivering direct benefits to Orbital.  We see engagement with programmes like IDCORE as a great way of maintaining links with the cutting-edge academic research that underpins our technology development.'  Tim Baker, Technical Director, Orbital Marine Power

‘Being part of IDCORE has been almost too good to be true.  The first year of the programme was one of the best years of my life, and now, working for QED Naval, I am in a place I want to be, doing what I want to do.  The work is challenging but the project is really well defined and I know that the outcome will make a difference to the company and potentially the tidal sector.'

Jonathan joined IDCORE in 2021 to enter the offshore renewables industry and kick start his career in that sector. The IDCORE programme provides structured training and the opportunity to undertake research on projects with leading industry companies.