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Faraday Battery School at WMG

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Faraday Battery School at WMG

Making better batteries for electric vehicles and the electrification of other industry sectors is the key to a sustainable energy future. You will learn about the latest developments in battery technologies from academics and lead engineers at WMG’s Energy Innovation Centre. Since 2016, the WMG battery research team have been developing technology with a range of industrial partners including extensive work in the automotive and aerospace industry.

Date: 10th - 13th February 2026


Delivery: Face to face


Duration: 4 days


Course description

The Faraday Battery School at WMG is a four-day course that brings together fundamental and applied research into battery technology.

WMG academics and researchers introduce the need for battery technology across a range of industry sectors.

The course covers a broad range of topics going from battery chemistries (lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and beyond-lithium-ion) to advanced characterisation methods for battery materials and cells up to module and pack design, battery management systems, battery safety and testing, battery second life and recycling.

Lectures, four lab sessions with hands-on experiences for a complete engaging learning experience.

As part of the course, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of:

  • Electrochemistry and chemistry of battery materials (Li and post-Li chemistries)
  • Battery manufacturing and characterisation
  • Battery Systems Engineering
  • End-of-life management for the battery and its materials
  • Modelling

The course also offers a platform for delegates to communicate with professors and chief/principal/lead engineers from WMG’s Energy Innovation Centre and opens up future collaboration opportunities. 

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