International Women’s Day
Mon 08 March 2021
On International Women’s Day we talk to four members of our research community about their experiences growing up, their ambitions, experiences and advice for other women.
Engineering
Women in science, innovate in science
Wed 10 February 2021
On the UN's International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we hear from young researchers at Warwick and ask them about their hopes for their research and the importance of equality in their chosen field.
Supporting a zero carbon future through transport innovation
Mon 25 January 2021
Professor David Greenwood from WMG, University of Warwick, looks ahead to COP26, the ban on sales of petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles by 2030 and considers how the UK could and should become a global leader in the decarbonisation of transport.
Electric Vehicles: The now, the near future and the never again
Wed 05 August 2020
The electric vehicle revolution is speeding up, but it can only go so far without the necessary infrastructure & technology. How is research improving the range, rechargeability & affordability of electric vehicles?
Is COVID-19 making the future more plastic?
Fri 22 May 2020
While the pandemic is just temporary, plastic pollution will be long lasting, says Dr Fengwei Xie from WMG, University of Warwick.
Astronomy at a distance: Seeing satellites
Fri 15 May 2020
It’s not just stars, planets and meteors that fill our night sky. Our planet is also orbited by spacecraft that you can spot – if you know where and when, explains Professor Don Pollacco, the science coordinator for the upcoming space telescope PLATO.
Building more resilient UK manufacturing supply chains
Wed 06 May 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how manufacturing supply chains are critical to the process of delivering products and services essential to life. Whilst a series of ‘lifeboat’ projects are needed to protect manufacturing capability in the short term, Professor Janet Godsell, from WMG, University of Warwick says now is the time for UK manufacturing supply chains to pivot and build capability for the future.
Teach your kids STEM at home - tips from real engineers
Mon 30 March 2020
Now that schools across the UK are closed due to Covid-19, the challenge is on for parents to keep their children educated. Or failing that – just keep them occupied. The outreach team from WMG, University of Warwick, are on hand with some fun, creative STEM learning opportunities available online.
Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge: how to make it a reality
Wed 12 February 2020
Is a bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland both feasible and economic? Professor Wanda Lewis from Warwick's Department of Engineering explores the possibility.
Thrills, spills and drilling plates
Wed 12 February 2020
Engineering is a thrilling career so why aren’t there more young people – especially women – signing up asks Naomi Brookes, professor of complex programme management at WMG, University of Warwick.