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Roundtable showcases the University of Warwick’s sustainable heat network system

The University of Warwick has showcased its leading role in research into decarbonisation at a roundtable event.

Fri 19 Apr 2024, 15:34 | Tags: WBS, Engineering, research, Environment, energy, sustainability, Sciences

Warwick to benefit from £2.5 million funding into “phenomenal” metamaterials

A £2.5m grant will enable a new network driving research into metamaterials, headed up by a researcher from the University of Warwick.

Fri 01 Mar 2024, 12:35 | Tags: manufacturing, WMG, Engineering, Materials

Arctic Explorer aims to break World Record – with help from University of Warwick engineering students

An explorer is aiming to create a new world record for the longest continuing solo science based expedition trip across the Arctic, using a power source created by engineering students at The University of Warwick.

Tue 27 Feb 2024, 17:02 | Tags: WMG, Engineering, Coventry

Funding for joint Warwick-Aston Engineering Biology research paves the way for enhanced sustainable manufacturing and drug discovery

A team of academics from The University of Warwick and Aston University has secured a £1.8m grant to engineer microbial cell factories to produce membrane proteins which will support future drug screening and sustainable chemical production.


Warwick celebrates its Highly Cited Researchers

Five academics from the University of Warwick have been named in the 2023 Highly Cited Researcher list.


Hydrogen research hub awarded £11 million to help UK reach Net Zero targets

The University of Warwick is one of several partners to benefit from £11m funding as part of a new hydrogen research hub.

Sat 23 Sep 2023, 15:15 | Tags: Engineering, research, Environment, Greenpower, sustainability, Sciences

Professor helping young engineers respond to world’s biggest challenges receives ‘Distinguished Woman in Engineering’ award

A University of Warwick professor who is helping young engineers across the world respond to humanity’s biggest challenges, has won the ‘Distinguished Woman in Engineering’ award.

Tue 05 Sep 2023, 14:42 | Tags: women, Engineering, Women in STEM, Education

Warwick's Professor Julian Gardner made Fellow of the Royal Society

A Warwick professor has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society, recognising over 30 years of ground-breaking research in his field.

Tue 16 May 2023, 16:03 | Tags: Engineering, electronics, School of Engineering

New research led by the University of Warwick proposes a cross-domain safety assurance framework for automated transport

A new report led by academics at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, proposes a ground-breaking safety assurance framework that has the potential to be applied across automated transport modes.

Fri 24 Mar 2023, 14:49 | Tags: WMG, Engineering, autonomous vehicles

The students electrifying the motorsport industry across the world

Students from the University of Warwick are working with fellow students in Africa in a capacity-building project to drive forward electrification in the motor industry.


Meet the Warwick students creating a satellite to take worms into space

Six talented Warwick students are showcasing their very own satellite, set to provide carefully controlled conditions for scientist to measure how worms function and reproduce in zero gravity – as a precursor to a future deep space mission.


University of Warwick wins £1 million grant to help UK get ready for electric vehicles

A £1 million grant from Innovate UK (IUK) has been awarded to fund education to help retrain the UK workforce in the transition to electric vehicles


Warwick professors awarded highly coveted engineering fellowships

Two Warwick professors have been awarded highly prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) fellowships.

Thu 20 Oct 2022, 09:10 | Tags: Awards, Engineering, School of Engineering, metals

Flagship Coventry transport project takes a major step forward to net zero

The Coventry Very Light Rail Project (CVLR) has taken a major step forward, as Coventry City CouncilLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and WMG, at the University of Warwick, launch a real-world demo site for its light rail track system. 

Tue 11 Oct 2022, 13:45 | Tags: Community and region, WMG, Engineering, innovation, electric vehicles

UK closer to net-zero steel thanks to new WMG and Tata Steel partnership

Hot rolling of laboratory cast steel sampleMore sustainable, low-carbon steel and electric vehicle batteries are the target of a new two-year technology development programme between WMG at the University of Warwick and Tata Steel, as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.


University of Warwick researchers to research UK take-up of greener hydrogen and liquid low-carbon fuels such as ammonia

A new project investigating how the UK could increase its use of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels in an effort to develop the low-carbon economy will include expertise from the University of Warwick.

Fri 08 Apr 2022, 12:13 | Tags: Engineering, research, School of Engineering

2 million Euro funding to design new energy efficient materials by computer simulations

A University of Warwick project that develops and uses computational tools to calculate the electronic properties of materials will investigate new possibilities that have better energy efficiency, thanks to 2 million Euro funding.

 

Thu 17 Mar 2022, 13:17 | Tags: Engineering, research, Sustainable development

Warwick is serving up a Slice of Science this weekend

Have you ever wondered whether there were any other planets we could live on, or considered what happens after you have put that little stick up your nose for your COVID test? Fancy learning about slime or brain science – or wondered ‘exactly what is a tardigrade’? All the answers will be served – along with a cup of tea and slice of cake – at the University of Warwick’s Slice of Science event on Sunday (13 March).


New style of arch bridge architecture shaped by nature

A new style of arch bridges that are more robust than ever and inspired by nature have been found by a researcher from the University of Warwick.

Tue 18 Jan 2022, 09:55 | Tags: Engineering, School of Engineering

WMG Skills Centre launched to bridge the technical skills gap

The WMG Skills Centre launched today, the 17th January. The Centre provides the opportunity for businesses to respond to challenges through a range of innovative short courses which will equip workforces with the latest technical skills.

Mon 17 Jan 2022, 09:59 | Tags: University of Warwick, SMEs, WMG, Engineering, Sciences, Education