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An environmentally friendly racing car has helped propel University of Warwick researcher Dr Kerry Kirwan to the award of a prestigious British Science Association Isambard Kingdom Brunel Award Lecture.

The Award Lectures are coveted prizes for talented communicators with an interesting story to tell about their research. The British Science Association has identified Dr Kirwan as one of the five scientists and engineers who have demonstrated exceptional skills in communicating to non-specialist audiences to give these prestigious lectures at the British Science Festival at the University of Surrey next week.

The Stepping Stones Programme, run jointly by WMG and Warwick Business School, has been "Highly Commended" in Network Rail's first annual Partnership Awards.

Network Rail proclaimed that "The programme succeeded in developing energetic, self-sufficient and motivated managers who are empowered to lead, willing to challenge and skilled in teambuilding."

The Prestigeous Partnership Awards provide an occasion for Network Rail to reward and recognise excellence and best practice among organisations that have worked with them and helped them to achieve their aims and objectives over the past year.

We were very pleased to welcome Ian Austin MP, the Minister for the West Midlands, to WMG on 12^th June. After a breakfast discussion with Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya and Trudi Elliott, Government Office West Midlands Regional Director, he toured the International Digital Laboratory.

Researchers at the University of Warwick have today, Tuesday 5th May, unveiled the “WorldFirst Formula 3 racing car” which is powered by chocolate, steered by carrots, has bodywork made from potatoes, and can still do 125mph around corners.

It is the first Formula 3 racing car designed and made from sustainable and renewable materials, putting the world first by effectively managing the planet’s resources.

HRH the Duke of York visited WMG on 6th May to meet with staff and tour the International Digital Laboratory. He spent time with WMG researchers and engaged actively with the research demonstrators, including virtual surgery, electrical systems in cars and the Eco F3 racing car.

Digital Engagement Minister Tom Watson today, Tuesday 28th April, visited the WMG Digital Lab at the University of Warwick to see how researchers are using virtual reality to help parents of babies cope with feeding problems.

DAVID LAMMY: WMG WORK WILL “TRANSFORM HUMAN EXPERIENCE” Higher Education Minister David Lammy visited WMG at the University of Warwick today to see for himself how the Group channels its research and education programmes into developing industrial practice.