Outreach Student Projects
Student Outreach Projects
University of Warwick students lead and collaborate on engineering projectsLink opens in a new window as part of a module with the School of EngineeringLink opens in a new window.
They are supported by WMGLink opens in a new window, the High Value Manufacturing CatapultLink opens in a new window and industry partners to design and build engineering projects.
The WMG Outreach TeamLink opens in a new window also support the students in delivering outreach activities to inspire young audiences about careers in engineering.
Aims
The Outreach component of the Student Projects aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, and to raise awareness with young audiences of the contribution of engineering to society.
What are the Student Projects about?
Hear from David Cooper, our Student Projects lead.
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Who are the students working on those projects?
Hear from Prem Gill, Warwick Racing Team Leader.
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“Following on his visit at WMG, my son now feels inspired to do a degree apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. Thank you for giving him a clear sense of direction. He […] was very impressed by the Engineering student [from Warwick Racing] who spoke to him. He gave him a real insight on course choices and what it’s like to study Engineering at Warwick! Year 9 student's parent - Tudor Grange Academy, Worcester – 2023
Warwick Fighting Robots
Warwick Fighting Robots students design robots that take part in fighting competitions like the well-known TV show.
Their popular outreach activity introduces young audiences to programming and remote controlled vehicles and robots using Microbits and Scratch.
Youth Energy Summit 2024, RICOH Arena
Warwick Rail
Warwick Rail students design and manufacture a miniature railway locomotive to compete in the IMechE Railway Challenge.
Their outreach activity gives an opportunity for young people to learn about the principle of leverage when looking at the shape of train wheels.
Year 6 Campus Day, 2024
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Warwick Racing
At Warwick Racing students produce a high-performance, single-seat racing vehicle worthy of the Silverstone Circuit.
Their outreach activity challenges children to think about the transfer of forces and how gears work.
Year 6 Campus Day, 2024
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Warwick Submarine
The Sub Team design, build and race submarines for which all propulsive power has to be produced by a SCUBA-equipped pilot. They showcase their work to a range of audiences each year.
Their outreach activity explores the concept of density and how it is used in a submarine.
Year 6 Campus Day, 2024
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Warwick Moto
Warwick Moto is a student racing team which aims to develop, build and race an electric superbike. They attend many public events to demonstrate the capabilities of the bike.
Their outreach activity inspires young people to think about how a motorbike wheel acts like a giant gyroscope.
Youth Energy Summit 2024, RICOH Arena
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AgriTech
Researchers are designing robots capable of targeting specific weeds when spreading fields so harmful chemicals are only used where needed.
Their outreach activity gives an insight to young people on how researchers train Artificial Intelligence and how they use it in industry.
Youth Energy Summit 2024, RICOH Arena
WMG Design Challenge
Each Student Project Team have developed design briefs, some with suggested complexity and age audience, these design briefs can be used as part of a school project or after school club, suitable for KS3, KS4 and KS5. It can be run as part of lessons in Design and Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or as part of an extra-curricular STEM club.
Click on the Student Project Logos below for the design briefs from each team, which one will you go for?
Warwick Racing
How important is the chassis of a racing car? What are the important factors to consider when designing a car to go fast? Warwick racing would like you to design a new chassis, and to further think about aerodynamics and ergonomics.
Warwick Moto
How do electric turbines work? Can you explore how you can create electricity? Warwick Moto would like you design and build your own wind turbine, that can generate electricity. Explore components that create power. Could you design the best blades to turn it?
Warwick Fighting Robots
What would win in a fight? Warwick Fighting Robots need you to design a weapon of choice for their fighting robot, for when it is in combat with other fighting robots.
Warwick Submarine
Help Warwick Submarine win the race, they need your help to design a propulsion system that will get them moving quickly through water.What can you design to help them win the race?
Warwick Rail
The train is out of control! Warwick Rail need you to design a control panel, with all important controls, to be able to drive the train safely. What does the driver need to know and be able to do?
CyberWomen@ Warwick
Cyber Security is important to everyone, CyberWomen@ Warwick would like you to design a website / application that will train users on different areas of cyber security and how not to fall victim to various threats.
The Students Teams took part in the Resonate Festival during British Science Week at the Slice of Event. The results of our impact evaluationLink opens in a new window below show the attitude and knowledge of our young people towards Engineering and STEM before taking part in the event and highlights the importance of using student-led outreach to inspire the next generation of engineers.
IMPACT REPORT 2022/2023
To find out more about the project, have a look at our impact reportLink opens in a new window.
Project Contact
Marie Diebolt
Outreach Project Officer
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