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WMG has successfully renewed its Athena Swan Silver Award for its commitment to gender equality and creating a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Established in 2005, the Athena Swan Charter is a global framework that supports and recognises the advancement of gender equality in higher education and research. WMG has been an Advanced HE Athena Swan member for over a decade and was first awarded Silver in 2020.

Professor Siddartha KhastgirLink opens in a new windowLink 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 windowLink 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.

Dr Rebecca WildeLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, Head of Business Innovation, Supply Chain and Trade Education, plays a leading role in shaping industry linked learning at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick.

A key priority for Dr Wilde and her team is to ensure that students gain meaningful, hands-on experience by working on real industry challenges alongside their academic studies. The team is committed to strengthening partnerships with businesses and enhancing the student experience by creating high-quality opportunities for engagement and collaboration.

Building on this commitment, Dr Wilde has partnered with Tata Global Internships (TGI), to design two bespoke Industry Impact Projects (IIPs) exclusively for WMG students on the International Trade, Strategy and Operations (ITSO)Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and Supply Chain and Logistics ManagementLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (SCLM) Master’s programmes.

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.

The University of Warwick has been named Motorsport Valley's first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with STEM RacingLink opens in a new window, 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.

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.

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.

It has been another exciting month at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, marked by international visitors from India, Azerbaijan and the United States, alongside key strategic visits to India and China.

The Battery Cells and Materials GroupLink opens in a new window 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 FajardoLink opens in a new window, Associate Professor; and Louis PiperLink opens in a new window, Professor of Battery Innovation, “Direct evidence of metal–ligand redox processes in positive electrodes during lithium-based battery operation”Link opens in a new window answers a key question in battery research: where does the charge come from?

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.