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Engineering in action: WMG Work Experience Week 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:21:57 GMT

Over 30 secondary school students immersed themselves in the world of engineering at WMG last week as part of WMG Outreach'sLink opens in a new window flagship Work Experience Week initiative. Delivered in partnership with the University’s Widening Participation teamLink opens in a new window as part of Warwick's Year 10 Work Experience programmeLink opens in a new window, WMG Work Experience Week provides students from underrepresented backgrounds in Coventry and the West Midlands with invaluable hands-on engineering experience.

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.

WMG March 2026 recap

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:23:00 GMT

Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) strengthened its regional, national and global relationships throughout March, meeting MPs, international university representatives, and business leaders.

The meetings highlight WMG’s crucial role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, as well as its strong commitment to collaboration and innovation.

Below is an overview of some of the key meetings that took place.

British Science Week: Discovering the wonders of STEM

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:30:47 GMT

British Science Week made a triumphant return this year, with the Outreach and Widening Participation team at WMG delivering a host of inspiring events and activities to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics in children across Coventry and beyond. Working closely with colleagues across the University, including Warwick’s Widening Participation team, WMG Outreach delivered ten events — from school visits and hands-on workshops to teacher training — that engaged more than 2,300 students from over 40 schools.

WMG visits: February 2026

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:02:47 GMT

In February, representatives from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) met with MPs; Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) leaders; and international guests, including colleagues from the PNB Research Institute in Singapore and Osaka University in Japan.

Celebrating women and girls in science

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:41:37 GMT

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (Wednesday 11 February 2026), the Outreach and Widening Participation team at WMG hosted a special event at Coventry Transport Museum to encourage young women to pursue science. Over 180 female students from local primary and secondary schools came together to discover and celebrate the achievements of women, past and present, who have helped forge a path for today’s scientists, engineers, and technicians.

Unlocking careers in engineering: WMG’s Industry Day

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:40:00 GMT

With 20% of the UK’s engineering workforce due to retire within the next five years, and the Government predicting that 1.9 million STEM professionals will be needed within the next decade, nurturing young talent has never been more important. Industry Day at WMG returned for its fourth consecutive year to help do just that.

Delivered by WMG’s Outreach and Widening Participation team, the event is designed to spark interest in engineering careers in children aged 11 to 14.

Bringing STEM to life for the engineers of tomorrow

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:42:00 GMT

Staff and students at WMG, University of Warwick, came together to celebrate Tomorrow’s Engineers Week by sharing their inspiring STEM experiences.

Running from 10 to 14 November, Tomorrow’s Engineers Week is an annual campaign bringing together the engineering community to challenge perceptions and highlight the breadth of careers available in the sector.

Organised by EngineeringUK, the week-long celebration aims to inspire young people by showcasing real-life stories from engineers and technicians. This year’s theme was “Dare to Discover.”

The WMG Outreach team worked alongside colleagues from the University’s School of Engineering, Social Inclusion and Widening Participation team, and Student Project teams — including Warwick Fighting Robots; Warwick Racing; Warwick Rail; Warwick Submarine; Warwick Moto; and Warwick Harvest — as well as JLR and Tata Motors, Waste2Race and Warwick Bearing.

Sparking curiosity outside the classroom

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

The Outreach team at WMG has been busy bringing science to life in London as part of the Royal Institution (Ri)’s holiday workshop programme. Designed for ages nine to 14, the workshops provide young people with hands-on experience of STEM topics, helping expand their learning beyond the classroom.

This is the fourth consecutive year that WMG has delivered sessions in partnership with the Ri, expertly led by Professor Margaret Low, Director of Outreach and Widening Participation, and Dr Phil Jemmett, Widening Participation Coordinator and Faculty Public Engagement Lead (Science, Engineering and Medicine).

Nurturing the STEM stars of tomorrow

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:57:28 GMT

The WMG Outreach team at University of Warwick was delighted to welcome a brand-new cohort of students for its Work Experience Week this summer (Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July). Launched in 2019, the annual event – which is organised by WMG Outreach and the University’s Widening Participation team – aims to foster inclusivity in engineering by giving students from under-represented backgrounds the chance to meet new people, learn new skills, and explore what a career in STEM could look like.