Wednesday 4th December 2024

WMG pledges support to Youth Energy Summit 

Staff and students from across WMG and the University of Warwick were pleased to support the Youth Energy SummitLink opens in a new window at the Coventry Building Society Arena in November 2024.

The Summit was organised by the Highly Sprung theatre group who asked delegates to reimagine a more equitable and sustainable future for the region.

The young delegates heard from keynote speakers on sustainability issues including WMG’s Principal Engineer and Member of Coventry City Council's Climate Change Board, Dr Russell HallLink opens in a new window. Workshops were also held by the WMG Outreach team and the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Many Warwick Undergraduate students were also in attendance, including the Warwick Women in Engineering Society who provided an insight into STEM careers.

Representatives from the student project teams Link opens in a new windowand WMG research projects including Warwick Agri-Tech delivered fun activities with the support of WMG Outreach Project Officer Marie DieboltLink opens in a new window and the HVM CatapultLink opens in a new window to inspire young audiences about careers in engineering and invite them to reflect on global challenges.

Dr Phil Jemmett, WMG’s Outreach and Widening Participation Coordinator, who took part in a panel discussion at the Summit, explained: “This event has been organised with young people at its core. There has been a group of young producers working on the event through planning and even hosting parts of the day like the panel discussion. It really shows – the audience is more engaged, the content is more relevant, and the activities speak about scientific and technological concepts in a refreshing, people-centred way. “WMG was delighted to be involved with such an empowering event focussed on young people. I left the event feeling really hopeful that the future is being left in the hands of these bright and talented minds.”

“A huge thank you goes to WMG Engineering Technician, Dave Cooper; the WMG Facilities team and, Dean Tranter from BikewrenchLink opens in a new window who supported Warwick students with activities, and everyone who braved the snow to inspire the next generation of engineers.”

Find out more about WMG’s Outreach projects here: Outreach and Widening ParticipationLink opens in a new window