WMG Student Projects celebrate success
Tuesday 28th April 2026
WMG Student Projects celebrate success
Student ProjectLink opens in a new window teams at WMG, University of Warwick, have been celebrating a series of outstanding achievements across national and international competitions, alongside hosting impactful industry events that showcase the breadth of student talent at Warwick.
Warwick CyberLink opens in a new window, a new initiative bringing together students from across the University to work on cyber security problems and projects, has delivered exceptional results across four major cyber competitions:
- Finished in third place at the 9/12 Strategy ChallengeLink opens in a new window in Washington DC, competing against more than 30 teams from the US and internationally.
- Reached the semi-finals of the UK Cyber Leaders Challenge 2026Link opens in a new window with two teams, winning multiple awards including Best Briefing Note, Best Name and Emblem, and Best Teamwork.
- Secured 1st, 2nd and 4th place with three teams out of 28 universities at Sheffield Siege 2026Link opens in a new window.
- Achieved a top-three finish at the pwnEd 7Link opens in a new window Finals in Edinburgh.
Another Student Project, Warwick Fighting RobotsLink opens in a new window, also impressed at the Bristol Bot Builders Beetle Brawl 2026Link opens in a new window. Their robot, brandishing a wheel spinning up to 20,000 RPM, advanced to the semi-finals in a fast-paced contest of engineering, design, and strategy. Competing against university and amateur teams from across the UK, the team demonstrated ingenuity and resilience in a highly competitive environment.
Back on campus, Warwick RacingLink opens in a new window students turned their focus to industry engagement, hosting Driven By Her: an event dedicated to celebrating and supporting women in motorsport. Led by Chantal-Lawren WelchLink opens in a new window, founder of the Women's Innovation Network (WIN) at Silverstone Park, the panel brought together professionals from across the sector, including senior engineers and sustainability specialists. Speakers shared personal insights into navigating a traditionally male-dominated field, offering honest reflections on both the challenges and progress within the industry.
Together, these achievements and initiatives highlight the diversity, ambition, and real-world impact of WMG’s Student Project teams. Whether competing on the global stage or creating space for important conversations within industry, Warwick students continue to push boundaries and deliver meaningful results.
Find out more about the WMG undergraduate Student Projects here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/study/undergraduate/student-led-projects/Link opens in a new window