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WMG June 2026 recap
Throughout June, representatives from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ welcomed Ministers, regional leaders, industry groups, and guests from the University of Ghana. Staff also represented WMG in Parliament and at international graduation ceremonies.
These visits and meetings underscore WMG’s key role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, and highlight its strong commitment to collaboration and innovation regionally, nationally, and internationally.
WMG Professor wins prestigious BSI Impact Award
Professor , Head of Safe Autonomy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ, has been named the winner of a prestigious
Professor Khastgir received the Leadership Award in the Standards Makers category, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in advancing public trust in the safety of autonomous vehicles. His work has played a pivotal role in shaping national and international safety standards and how they link with regulation.
Warwick set to inspire next generation of engineers with STEM Racing Centre of Excellence
The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ has been named Motorsport Valley's first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with , Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Teamâ„¢, announced at the Aston Martin Technology Campus (AMRTC) on 1 July.
Opening in the upcoming academic year, the Centre of Excellence will serve as an open-access engineering hub, providing neighbouring schools and students with opportunities to develop practical skills in computer-aided design (CAD), CNC machining and aerodynamic testing using industry-standard equipment.
First-ever global rules for automated vehicles announced at UN
Expert comment from , Head of Safe Autonomy at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ.
“We are delighted to see the adoption of the first-ever global rules for fully automated vehicles at the . This is a historic moment in the automated driving journey as this regulation - taking a technology neutral and use-case agnostic approach- establishes a set of uniform performance requirements and testing for automated driving.
“This will help prevent the fragmented approaches that have previously caused confusion and additional work for developers and regulators, while also driving improved safety, efficiency and public trust in the technology.
Charter on responsible introduction of self-driving released
Experts from have unveiled a bold new six‑point charter designed to enable the responsible introduction of self‑driving vehicles on Britain’s roads.
Self-driving technology has the potential to improve road safety, expand access to transport, strengthen transport networks and support economic growth across the UK. As the UK enters a new era of mobility, the UK Government has estimated that it could contribute up to £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035.
WMG’s pioneering battery research published in Nature Nanotechnology
The Battery Cells and Materials GroupLink opens in a new window at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ, is placing pioneering research in the spotlight with the publication of a new paper in the prestigious journal.
Written by lead authors , Associate Professor; and , Professor of Battery Innovation, 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
ENV Energy develops unique new battery chemistry to boost performance and sustainability
ENV Energy - a spin-out from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ 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 windowLink opens in a new window , and being awarded a subsequent entrepreneurial fellowship and an industry sprint from the , 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
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.
UK will be sitting on a ‘goldmine’ of rare magnets from recycling old wind turbines
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 .
The report presents research commissioned by Dr Stuart BradleyLink opens in a new window and Dr Russ HallLink opens in a new window at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ. 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
Today, (Thursday 28th May 2026) welcomes , and , 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.