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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 windowLink opens in a new window , and being awarded a subsequent entrepreneurial fellowship and an industry sprint from the Faraday InstitutionLink opens in a new windowLink 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.

WMG academics and Warwick alumnae have launched a pioneering skills development programme to help Pakistan’s graduates become career-ready. Working in collaboration with fellow Warwick alumna Dr Naima Quereshi (University of Education, Lahore), Dr Freeha Azmat, Associate Professor (Reader) in Engineering Education, and Dr Asima Iqbal, Assistant Professor and International Academic Integrity Lead, have created an initiative aimed at reducing the country’s skills gap by equipping young people with in-demand professional competencies.

Recycling the UK’s offshore wind turbines when they are decommissioned could produce enough magnets to build a million electric vehicles a year, according to a new report published today by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), led by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

The report presents research commissioned by Dr Stuart BradleyLink opens in a new window and Dr Russ HallLink opens in a new window at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick. It shows that the UK has a real opportunity to secure a sovereign capability in manufacturing by recycling neodymium, a critical material used in electric vehicles, aircraft systems and wind turbines.

Recycling a single large turbine at the end of its life is expected to recover enough neodymium to produce motors for 12,000 electric vehicles, according to the report.

Today, (Thursday 28^th May 2026) Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) welcomes Wayve, Nissan and Uber, global leaders in self-driving vehicle technology and its deployment, as its first members to drive public trust and support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicle technology  

PAVE UK will bring Wayve, Uber and Nissan together to collaborate on scientifically backed public engagement to ensure responsible future deployment of automated vehicles across the country. Wayve and Uber plan to deploy autonomous vehicles in London this year as part of an initial trial that will further public engagement and understanding of the technology.   

Degree Apprenticeship programmes delivered by Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick have been recognised as among the strongest offered by any Russell Group university, according to newly released government data.

Figures released through the Government’s Explore Education StatisticsLink opens in a new window service show that Warwick ranks among the top-performing Russell Group institutions for achievement rates in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 6 and 7) during the 2024/25 academic year.

WMG highlights  

Two courses offered by WMG ranked first in England:

• The Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist programme thrived with a 100% achievement, retention and pass rate.

• The first cohort on the Product Design and Development Engineer Standard on the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering programmeLink opens in a new window succeeded with a 94% achievement rate.

Dr Russ HallLink opens in a new window, Lead for Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, comments on the significance of the Energy Independence Bill announced in the King’s SpeechLink opens in a new window.

Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick strengthened its regional, national, and international partnerships throughout April, engaging with academic institutions, industry leaders, and representatives from international universities.

These meetings underpin WMG’s role in connecting academia with industry and highlight its ongoing commitment to collaboration and innovation across the globe.

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 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th 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.

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

"The laying down of The Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026 before Parliament is a landmark moment for the UK; it translates the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 into operational reality and provides a clear legal route for commercial self-driving passenger services on Britain’s roads."