University launches Green Horizons initiative to advance global green engineering and sustainability

The University has launched Green Horizons, an ambitious transnational education project designed to accelerate green innovation, sustainability expertise, and workforce upskilling in chemical and natural gas engineering across the UK and Egypt.

Supported by funding from the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships programme, the initiative brings the University of Wolverhampton (UoW) together with Port Said University (PSU) to co-develop and deliver a new credit-bearing training module focused on green engineering innovation, low‑carbon technologies and sustainability leadership.

The Green Innovation and Sustainability Training (GEIST) module will offer flexible micro‑credentials for professionals as well as contributing credit towards degree pathways at both institutions. The programme aims to strengthen green skills, support net‑zero transitions, and build long-term international research and knowledge‑exchange networks.

Dr Fideline Tchuenbou‑Magaia, Reader in Green Technology and Head of the Wolverhampton Zero Research Group, is leading the initiative on behalf of UoW.

She said:
“Green Horizons will play a transformative role in strengthening green innovation and equipping the engineering workforce with the skills needed for a sustainable future. Our partnership with Port Said University allows us to co-create meaningful training, research and collaborative opportunities that support equitable, low‑carbon economic growth in both countries.”

Ceri Jones, Director, Research & Enterprise, University of Wolverhampton, added:

"The Green Horizons project represents a substantial opportunity to collaborate with international partners and maximise the global impact of our research around chemical and natural gas engineering through knowledge exchange and the targeted upskilling of workforces.  

"As one of a new tranche of collaborative Green Innovation projects launching alongside the rapid expansion of the Wolverhampton Green Innovation Corridor, Green Horizons signals a step change in our collective ambition. It reflects our commitment to driving sustainable industrial transformation, fostering high-value partnerships, and positioning the University of Wolverhampton at the forefront of the green transition."

 Project focus and activities

Green Horizons will run through to 2027 and includes:

• Co-development of the GEIST module – a flexible, stackable training programme offering between 5–30 credits, aligned to both UK and Egyptian engineering qualifications.
• Pilot delivery of the module across both countries through blended online and in‑person workshops.
• A feasibility study exploring the creation of a joint transnational BEng Chemical Engineering degree.
• A research and knowledge‑exchange programme, including seminars, joint research outputs, and an international collaborative research proposal.
• Targeted activities to support women in engineering, including mentoring programmes, confidence‑building workshops, and scholarship support.
• Market research and industry engagement to ensure the module responds to employer needs and advances workforce readiness for low‑carbon and Industrial 5.0 technologies.

Advancing global sustainability goals

The project directly contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Strengthening international partnerships

Green Horizons further enhances the University of Wolverhampton’s global engagement and builds on nearly 200 years of educational heritage, a strong research culture, and a commitment to inclusive, community‑focused impact.

About the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships programme

Supported by funding from the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships programme. Going Global Partnerships supports universities, colleges and wider education stakeholders around the world to work together towards stronger, equitable, inclusive, more internationally connected higher education, science and TVET. Through international partnerships, system collaborations and opportunities to connect and share, the programme enables stronger transnational education, more collaborative research, higher quality delivery, enhanced learner outcomes and more internationally inclusive systems and institutions.