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Global experts to gather at WMG for the UK's first Advanced Elastomers Forum

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:15:35 GMT

WMG will host the UK's first Advanced Elastomers Forum in February 2027. Taking place on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 February, this two-day event will bring together researchers, engineers, manufacturers, and technology developers from across academia and industry to explore the latest advances in elastomer science, materials design, AI-driven development, manufacturing technologies, and product validation.

WMG helps Birmingham manufacturer strengthen its position in advanced manufacturing

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:19:00 GMT

Experts from the SME Group at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), 91Ӱ��ƽ�� have pledged their support to one of Birmingham’s longest-established manufacturers, helping them to strengthen supply chains and diversify into new, high-growth markets.

C. Brandauer & Co Ltd successfully applied for £199,500 through the West Midlands Supply Chain Transition Programme for funding to develop a new manufacturing process for a critical component used inside electric vehicle motors.

WMG welcomes global leaders from industry, education and innovation

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:48:45 GMT

From July to September, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the 91Ӱ��ƽ�� welcomed senior representatives from government, industry and higher education institutions worldwide.

The visits showcased WMG’s role in connecting research, industry, and policy, while strengthening international partnerships.

WMG researchers win Best Paper at ISA International Conference 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:53:00 GMT

Research by the Supply Chain Research Group at WMG has been recognised for its excellence at the Industry Studies Association (ISA) International Conference 2026. Dr Sotiris Blanas, Assistant Professor in International Trade, and Professor Alok Choudhary, Head of WMG's Supply Chain Research Group, won the Best Paper Award.

WMG professor welcomes London Assembly Transport Committee inquiry report

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:52:15 GMT

Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at WMG, welcomes the London Assembly Transport Committee inquiry report: Who's driving the future of autonomous transport in London?

WMG professor welcomes West Midlands’ reindustrialisation plan

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:40:37 GMT

Professor David Greenwood, Director for Industrial Engagement and CEO of WMG HVM Catapult, welcomes the West Midlands' reindustrialisation plans as part of the region's wider Growth Strategy.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Lord Bhattacharyya

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:49:00 GMT

On Thursday 1 October, the family of Professor Lord Bhattacharyya were joined by distinguished guests to unveil a new portrait created to honour his life and legacy. The moment offered a chance to reflect with warmth and gratitude on a man whose vision and humanity had an enduring impact on UK manufacturing.

WMG partners with Nissan to bring future mobility services to UK streets

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:38:15 GMT

A £3m UK Government-backed autonomous driving research project led by Nissan in partnership with WMG and PAVE UK (Partners for Automated Vehicle Education UK) is set to revolutionise the future of mobility in the UK. ADventure will deploy a UK mobility service in Cambridge to explore how autonomous drive (AD) passenger services can be safely introduced to benefit real-world communities.

Celebrating the best in battery research: Faraday Institution Community Awards 2026

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:56:00 GMT

Academics from WMG have been recognised for their research excellence at this year's prestigious Faraday Institution Community Awards. WMG's Battery Materials and Cells Group was awarded this year's Collaboration Award, while Dr Ivana Hasa, Associate Professor in Electrochemical Materials, was Highly Commended for the Researcher Development Champion Award.

Research reveals how automated mobility will transform the transportation workforce

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:54:37 GMT

Academics at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the 91Ӱ��ƽ�� were one of 13 partners on the European research project entitled Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility - Employment Realisation through Acquisition of Skills (CCAM-ERAS), examining how automation will transform the transport workforce and identifying the actions needed to support a fair, resilient and future-ready transition to automated mobility.