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WMG May 2026 recap

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:02 GMT

It has been another exciting month at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, marked by international visitors from India, Azerbaijan and the United States, alongside key strategic visits to India and China.

WMG’s pioneering battery research published in Nature Nanotechnology

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:28:00 GMT

The Battery Cells and Materials Group at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, is placing pioneering research in the spotlight with the publication of a new paper in the prestigious Nature Nanotechnology journal.

Written by lead authors Galo Paez Fajardo, Associate Professor; and Louis Piper, Professor of Battery Innovation, “Direct evidence of metal–ligand redox processes in positive electrodes during lithium-based battery operation” answers a key question in battery research: where does the charge come from?

Powering battery innovation – new spin-out set to strengthen UK supply chain

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:45:42 GMT

ENV Energy develops unique new battery chemistry to boost performance and sustainability

ENV Energy - a spin-out from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick has the potential to provide a strategically independent, UK-sourced electrode material for various sectors including automotive and aerospace.

Having raised more than £450,000 in seed funding, with the support of Warwick InnovationsLink opens in a new window , and being awarded a subsequent entrepreneurial fellowship and an industry sprint from the Faraday InstitutionLink opens in a new window, ENV aims to scale at pace, making the UK’s electric vehicle battery supply chain smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Warwick attracts leading researcher through Global Talent Fund

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:43:20 GMT

Dr Markus Tatzgern has been appointed as Associate Professor (Reader) in Creative Technologies, as part of Warwick’s £4.35 million award from the UK Government’s Global Talent Fund.

Dr Tatzgern will join Warwick on 1st September 2026, bringing over 15 years of experience at the frontier of Extended Reality (XR), Human-Computer Interaction, and AI. Dr Tatzgern focuses on blending digital information into everyday life, including at work and cultural spaces, through technologies such as smart glasses and headsets.

Supporting the youth of today with the skills for tomorrow

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:37:42 GMT

WMG academics and Warwick alumnae have launched a pioneering skills development programme to help Pakistan’s graduates become career-ready. Working in collaboration with fellow Warwick alumna Dr Naima Quereshi (University of Education, Lahore), Dr Freeha Azmat, Associate Professor (Reader) in Engineering Education, and Dr Asima Iqbal, Assistant Professor and International Academic Integrity Lead, have created an initiative aimed at reducing the country’s skills gap by equipping young people with in-demand professional competencies.

UK will be sitting on a ‘goldmine’ of rare magnets from recycling old wind turbines

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Recycling the UK’s offshore wind turbines when they are decommissioned could produce enough magnets to build a million electric vehicles a year, according to a new report published today by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC), led by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

The report presents research commissioned by Dr Stuart Bradley and Dr Russ Hall at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick. It shows that the UK has a real opportunity to secure a sovereign capability in manufacturing by recycling neodymium, a critical material used in electric vehicles, aircraft systems and wind turbines.

Recycling a single large turbine at the end of its life is expected to recover enough neodymium to produce motors for 12,000 electric vehicles, according to the report.

Wayve, Nissan and Uber join forces with PAVE UK to support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicles

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:20:33 GMT

Today, (Thursday 28^th May 2026) Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) welcomes Wayve, Nissan and Uber, global leaders in self-driving vehicle technology and its deployment, as its first members to drive public trust and support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicle technology

PAVE UK will bring Wayve, Uber and Nissan together to collaborate on scientifically backed public engagement to ensure responsible future deployment of automated vehicles across the country. Wayve and Uber plan to deploy autonomous vehicles in London this year as part of an initial trial that will further public engagement and understanding of the technology.

Warwick among leading Russell Group universities for apprenticeships

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:53:00 GMT

Degree Apprenticeship programmes delivered by Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick have been recognised as among the strongest offered by any Russell Group university, according to newly released government data.

Figures released through the Government’s Explore Education Statistics service show that Warwick ranks among the top-performing Russell Group institutions for achievement rates in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 6 and 7) during the 2024/25 academic year.

WMG highlights

Two courses offered by WMG ranked first in England:

The Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist programme thrived with a 100% achievement, retention and pass rate.

The first cohort on the Product Design and Development Engineer Standard on the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering programme succeeded with a 94% achievement rate.

WMG Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy expert comments on the proposed Energy Independence Bill

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:16 GMT

Dr Russ Hall, Lead for Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, comments on the significance of the Energy Independence Bill announced in the King’s Speech.

WMG April 2026 recap

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:23:00 GMT

Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick strengthened its regional, national, and international partnerships throughout April, engaging with academic institutions, industry leaders, and representatives from international universities.

These meetings underpin WMG’s role in connecting academia with industry and highlight its ongoing commitment to collaboration and innovation across the globe.