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WMG professor welcomes Wayve-Uber announcement on autonomous rides

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:03:05 GMT

Expert comment from Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, following Wayve and Uber’s launch of the first supervised autonomous rides in the UK.

Powering the next generation of electrified mobility

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:29:00 GMT

Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick and Eatron TechnologiesLink opens in a new window, have received funding through the UK Government's latest DRIVE35 Demonstrate competitionLink opens in a new window to accelerate zero-emission vehicle innovation.

Delivered by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Innovate UK, the DRIVE35 programme is part of the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, which outlines its commitment to a zero-emission future, with an unprecedented £4 billion of grant funding available to 2035 for automotive research and development, scale-up, and transformation.

WMG June 2026 recap

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:02:28 GMT

Throughout June, representatives from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick welcomed Ministers, regional leaders, industry groups, and guests from the University of Ghana. Staff also represented WMG in Parliament and at international graduation ceremonies.

These visits and meetings underscore WMG’s key role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, and highlight its strong commitment to collaboration and innovation regionally, nationally, and internationally.

WMG Professor wins prestigious BSI Impact Award

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:04:32 GMT

Professor Siddartha KhastgirLink opens in a new window, Head of Safe Autonomy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, has been named the winner of a prestigious BSI Impact Award.Link opens in a new window

Professor Khastgir received the Leadership Award in the Standards Makers category, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in advancing public trust in the safety of autonomous vehicles. His work has played a pivotal role in shaping national and international safety standards and how they link with regulation.

Warwick set to inspire next generation of engineers with STEM Racing Centre of Excellence

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:09:26 GMT

The University of Warwick has been named Motorsport Valley's first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with STEM Racing, Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team™, announced at the Aston Martin Technology Campus (AMRTC) on 1 July.

Opening in the upcoming academic year, the Centre of Excellence will serve as an open-access engineering hub, providing neighbouring schools and students with opportunities to develop practical skills in computer-aided design (CAD), CNC machining and aerodynamic testing using industry-standard equipment.

First-ever global rules for automated vehicles announced at UN

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:51:00 GMT

Expert comment from Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick.

“We are delighted to see the adoption of the first-ever global rules for fully automated vehicles at the United Nations. This is a historic moment in the automated driving journey as this regulation - taking a technology neutral and use-case agnostic approach- establishes a set of uniform performance requirements and testing for automated driving.

“This will help prevent the fragmented approaches that have previously caused confusion and additional work for developers and regulators, while also driving improved safety, efficiency and public trust in the technology.

Charter on responsible introduction of self-driving released

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:13:00 GMT

Experts from Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE) have unveiled a bold new six‑point charter designed to enable the responsible introduction of self‑driving vehicles on Britain’s roads.

Self-driving technology has the potential to improve road safety, expand access to transport, strengthen transport networks and support economic growth across the UK. As the UK enters a new era of mobility, the UK Government has estimated that it could contribute up to £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035.

WMG’s pioneering battery research published in Nature Nanotechnology

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:28:00 GMT

The Battery Cells and Materials Group at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, is placing pioneering research in the spotlight with the publication of a new paper in the prestigious Nature Nanotechnology journal.

Written by lead authors Galo Paez Fajardo, Associate Professor; and Louis Piper, Professor of Battery Innovation, “Direct evidence of metal–ligand redox processes in positive electrodes during lithium-based battery operation” answers a key question in battery research: where does the charge come from?

Powering battery innovation – new spin-out set to strengthen UK supply chain

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:42 GMT

ENV Energy develops unique new battery chemistry to boost performance and sustainability

ENV Energy - a spin-out from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick has the potential to provide a strategically independent, UK-sourced electrode material for various sectors including automotive and aerospace.

Having raised more than £450,000 in seed funding, with the support of Warwick InnovationsLink opens in a new window , and being awarded a subsequent entrepreneurial fellowship and an industry sprint from the Faraday InstitutionLink opens in a new window, ENV aims to scale at pace, making the UK’s electric vehicle battery supply chain smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Warwick attracts leading researcher through Global Talent Fund

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:43:20 GMT

Dr Markus Tatzgern has been appointed as Associate Professor (Reader) in Creative Technologies, as part of Warwick’s £4.35 million award from the UK Government’s Global Talent Fund.

Dr Tatzgern will join Warwick on 1st September 2026, bringing over 15 years of experience at the frontier of Extended Reality (XR), Human-Computer Interaction, and AI. Dr Tatzgern focuses on blending digital information into everyday life, including at work and cultural spaces, through technologies such as smart glasses and headsets.