Frequently Asked Questions

What Is The History Of JESS?

The Joint European Summer School (JESS) is an annual event that has been running since 2004. Initially focused on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology within the EU-project Real-SOFC, the summer school expanded its scope in 2010 to include low temperature fuel cells, batteries and electrolysers. Since 2010, the summer school has been organised in its current format as the 'Joint European Summer School'. JESS is jointly organised by the University of Birmingham, Research Centre Jülich, the University of Aachen, and the Technical University of Denmark. It primarily targets university students, post-doctoral researchers, and professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of fuel cell, electrolyser, and battery applications.

Is This Programme Right For Me?

The course addresses post-graduate students, academics and professionals working on hydrogen projects. 

It will allow you to better assess the issues of handling hydrogen in your projects.

And it will give you the arguments to use in permitting discussions. On both sides of the table.

What Is The Content Of Course on Hydrogen Safety At JESS 2024?

First-hand experts from Ulster University, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung Berlin and the University of Birmingham professionally prepare the Programme.
We inform about unignited and ignited Hydrogen release, Jet fires and hazard distances, challenges with metallic materials in H2 technologies, explosion protection for hydrogen applications, handling liquid hydrogen, hydrogen permeation and dispersion in confined spaces, passive and forced ventilation of hydrogen or gas analysis for hydrogen application, sensors for safety and process control in hin Hydrogen technologies, safety assessment of hydrogen gas storage system (practical and statistical risk assessment, hydrogen release in tunnels, legal and policy framework & risk communication services (RCS) of hydrogen technologies. See as well the full downloadable program.

How Much Does The Live-streamed Programme Cost?

You pay a one-time fee of 995 EUR for the live-streamed programme. This price includes all the components listed above. It also gets you online 12-month access to the course assets; live-streamed sessions are only partly recorded and not available online after the event.

The content will be updated occasionally, and you will have access to the latest version.

Is There A Refund Policy?

JESS has a fair and transparent refund policy for the Hydrogen Safety Course in 2023. To cancel your registration, send an email to birgit@future.solutions. Refunds are subject to a cancellation fee of 3.5% of the paid amount, and the remaining amount will be reimbursed promptly if the cancellation request is received by 04 September 2024. No reimbursements will be made for cancellations after this date. JESS encourages timely cancellations and values your satisfaction. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us for assistance

Is The Course Accredited?

This course was developed within the scope of JESS and the EU Project KICstartH2. It meets the highest quality standards and is recognised for its excellence in business education. However, if you need micro-credentials (ECTS), please get in touch with birgit@future.solutions.
If you want to attend in person, please follow this Link: Attending in-person.

What Does Live-streaming Mean?

Live-streaming means that the content is presented and broadcast live from Athens, at the local Athens time CE(S)T + 1:00h. No recordings of the live sessions will be available afterwards. You will receive a Zoom link at least one day before the course starts to join us live from Athens. All content marked as "video" will be accessible for 12 months in the Future.Solutions Academy®. To ensure you don't miss any live sessions, please download the program and log in at least 10 minutes early. You will receive a link to the Zoom session of the live-streaming latest one day before the programme starts.

What If I Have Questions Or Need Support?

Once enrolled, you will receive guidance on how best to contact us via email for questions about the course or our technical support team for any system (online access) issues. You can also submit and ask questions during the live weekly office hours sessions.