are a team of PhD students, researchers, academics and industrial partners based in theÌýEIL.ÌýThe team's aim is to bring future energy technologies into the present day by actively powering events around the country.ÌýUCell is also dedicated to engaging with the public; providing a unique opportunity for people to experience first-hand the technologies that will play a vital part in near-future energy production.
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As part of our public engagement activities, UCell conducts demonstrations, revision sessions and energy discussions at schools and colleges. UCell also has an ambassadorial role for UCL, showcasing what it's like to study and research at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. Examples of recent events supported by UCell include:
- UCL Hydrogen Festival
- School demonstrations at ELUTec
- TeenTech CityÌýevent at the Copper Box in London's Olympic Park.
- Fuel cell demonstration in 'Einstein's Garden' at GreenMan Festival (2011-2017)
- Fuel cell demonstration at Brainchild Festival (2016-2017)
- The 'Clean Green Charging Machine' at Glastonbury 2014
- Guest lecture at 911±¬ÁÏÍøU Green Economy Society
- Serving hot, hydrogen-powered apple juice at the UCL Christmas Switch-Off
UCell has received funding from the Public Engagement Unit (Step out, Train & Engage) multiple times, as well as from the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2014.
We have also been awarded a UC Sustainability Achievement Award ('Positive Impact on Society') by Green UCL in 2016.