WMG Research Showcase
WMG Research Showcase
Date: 10 & 11 July 2026
Venue: WMG, University of 海角社区.
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming two-day Research Showcase Event at WMG. For the first time in many years, we will be opening up our labs, buildings, and research spaces to all University staff and then to family, friends, partners, and the wider community the next day.
12pm-4pm Friday 10 July 2026 : open to all University staff and invited partners.
10am-1pm Saturday 11 July 2026: open to all University staff with family members, friends, external partners, and invited members of the community. We ask that any children are accompanied by at least one responsible adult.
What to expect
- Self-led tours of our world-leading research facilities
- Opportunities to meet research teams and discuss their latest work
- Live demonstrations showcasing technologies and real-world applications
- Expert-led talks exploring key topics in research, innovation, and industry
Drop in for a variety of expert-led lectures
| Friday 10 July |
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| Time |
Location | Lecture |
| 12.30 鈥� 13.00 |
IMC 002 |
鈥楬ow to build a better battery鈥� - Beth Johnston and Paolo Melgari at Battery Materials & Cells Research Group |
| 12.30 - 13.00 |
IMC 004 |
鈥榃hen AI can hack: large language models, capture the flag and the future of cyber skills鈥� - Michael Macaulay at Secure Cyber Systems Research Group |
| 13.00 鈥� 13.30 |
IMC 004 |
鈥楥an AI defend critical infrastructure automatically? Autonomous cyber-resilience for Internet of Things (IoT) networks鈥� - Fawad Khan at Secure Cyber Systems Research Group |
| 13.10 - 13.40 |
IMC 002 |
鈥楩rom dodos and dinosaurs to batteries and buildings 鈥� scanning and visualisation applications鈥� 鈥� Dr Alex Attridge at the Centre for Imaging, Metrology and Additive Technologies (CIMAT) |
| 13.35-14.05 |
IMC 004 |
鈥楾esting (or tasting) every day materials: from chocolate to polymers and composites鈥� - Han Zhang at Centre for Polymers and Composites |
| 13.50 - 14.20 |
IMC 002 |
鈥楳anufacturing electric machines on campus - journey highlights鈥� - Juliette Soulard at Power Electronics, Machines and Drives. |
| 14.10 鈥� 14.40 |
IMC 004 |
鈥楥lean Vacuum Technology Development: Lab-to-industry innovation for advanced steel component manufacturing' - Dr Yulin Ju at Advanced Steel Research Centre |
| 14.30 鈥� 15.00 |
IMC 002 |
鈥楻esilience by design: building supply chains for an uncertain Future' - Dr Moradlou and Dr Sube Singh at the Supply Chain Research Group |
| 14.50 - 15.20 |
IMC 004 |
鈥楢ssessment of environmental impacts of single-use versus multiple-use gastrointestinal endoscopes using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)鈥� - Mojtaba Ahmadinozari at Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing |
| 15:10 鈥� 15:40 |
IMC 002 |
鈥榁irtual flavour: high-fidelity simulation of real flavour experiences鈥� - Prof Alan Chalmers at Visualisation Research Group |
| 15.25 - 15.55 |
IMC 004 |
鈥楧evelopment of Light Rail for Coventry鈥� - Darren Hughes at Engineering Materials and Assembly |
| Saturday 11 July |
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| Time | Location | Lecture |
| 10.15 - 10.45 |
IMC 002 |
鈥楬ow to build a better battery鈥� - Beth Johnston and Paolo Melgari at Battery Materials & Cells Research Group |
| 10.50 - 11.20 |
IMC 002 |
鈥楩rom dodos and dinosaurs to batteries and buildings 鈥� scanning and visualisation applications鈥� 鈥� Dr Alex Attridge at the Centre for Imaging, Metrology and Additive Technologies (CIMAT) |
| 10.55 - 11.25 |
IMC 004 |
鈥楾esting (or tasting) every day materials: from chocolate to polymers and composites鈥� - Han Zhang at Centre for Polymers and Composites |
| 11.25 - 11.55 |
IMC 002 |
鈥楥lean Vacuum Technology Development: Lab-to-industry innovation for advanced steel component manufacturing' - Dr Yulin Ju at Advanced Steel Research Centre |
| 11.35 - 12.05 |
IMC 004 | 'What Is A Supply Chain: Journey of a chocolate bar' - Dr Luke Bellamy at the Supply Chain Research Group |
| 12.10 - 12.40 |
IMC 004 |
鈥榁irtual flavour: high-fidelity simulation of real flavour experiences鈥� - Prof Alan Chalmers at Visualisation Research Group |
Secure your place
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please select a 15-minute arrival slot when booking to help manage numbers. Once you arrive, you鈥檙e welcome to stay as long as you like. If attending on Saturday, please include the total number in your group (including yourself and children).
We look forward to welcoming you to the WMG Research Showcase.