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WMG academic leads review on digital twin brains

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:32:00 GMT

Dr Ruohan Zhang, Assistant Professor in Applied Artificial Intelligence at WMG, has led a major commissioned review for Nature Reviews Electrical Engineering on digital twin brains. "Building digital twin brains at the limits of measurement" draws on research from WMG, the University of ��’s Department of Computer Science, and Fudan University to tackle one of biology’s biggest questions: how close are we to building a digital twin of a living human brain?

WMG professor welcomes Wayve-Uber announcement on autonomous rides

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:03:05 GMT

Expert comment from Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at �� Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of ��, following Wayve and Uber’s launch of the first supervised autonomous rides in the UK.

Powering the next generation of electrified mobility

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:29:00 GMT

�� Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of �� and Eatron TechnologiesLink opens in a new window, have received funding through the UK Government's latest DRIVE35 Demonstrate competitionLink opens in a new window to accelerate zero-emission vehicle innovation.

Delivered by the Department for ��, Innovation, Science and Trade in partnership with the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK and Innovate UK, the DRIVE35 programme is part of the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, which outlines its commitment to a zero-emission future, with an unprecedented £4 billion of grant funding available to 2035 for automotive research and development, scale-up, and transformation.

£1.43m Government-funded project to boost airport safety

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:03:00 GMT

WMG and Aurrigo International plc have been awarded a combined £1.43m of UK Government funding to boost airport safety through self-driving innovation. This collaborative research project, known as SENTRY, aims to reduce airport delays and safety risks by developing a fully autonomous airside vehicle to complete routine tasks, including safety patrols, runway inspections and debris removal.

WMG welcomes supervised self-driving rollout

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:52:00 GMT

Transport for London has decided to license a number of Wayve vehicles for supervised private hire journeys through Uber, with a trained, TfL-licensed driver onboard throughout. Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at �� Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of �� makes an expert comment welcoming the supervised self-driving rollout.

WMG celebrates the Class of 2026

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Years of studying and hard work finally paid off for 567 students last week as they became the latest cohort to graduate from WMG. In a glittering ceremony held at �� Art Centre's Butterworth Hall on Friday 31 July, 391 Master's, 28 PhD, two EngD, and 146 undergraduate students proudly took to the stage to receive their degrees.

Taking the lead in semiconductor innovation

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT

WMG has welcomed Professor Peter Gammon and Dr Arne (Ben) Renz, establishing a new Compound Semiconductors research area. Both researchers bring extensive expertise in compound semiconductors from ��’s School of Engineering, significantly strengthening WMG’s capability in Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD), and reinforcing ��'s position in one of the fastest-growing areas of advanced electronics.

WMG Academy Trust welcomes plans to offer technical subjects in schools

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:48:16 GMT

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s proposed education reforms for secondary school pupils to study subjects such as manufacturing and AI alongside core academic learning, Stewart Tait, CEO of the WMG Academy Trust for Coventry and Solihull, said:

“We are thrilled that the Government is adopting a model of delivering high-quality technical education starting at 14. For over a decade, our WMG Academies for Young Engineers have delivered exceptional outcomes for young people by providing access to specialist, industry-standard facilities, real employer projects, and career pathways.

Summer success for student-led projects

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:52:37 GMT

From showdowns at the iconic Silverstone racing track to history-making moments, the past few months have been ones to remember for Student Projects teams at WMG. WMG's Student Projects equip undergraduate students from a range of disciplines with practical, hands-on experience across a range of projects from cyber security to Agri-Tech, robotics to superbike development. This summer, �� Racing and �� Submarine put their skills to the test at two of Europe's major student competitions, showcasing WMG and ��'s engineering expertise on the world's stage.

WMG June 2026 recap

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:02:28 GMT

Throughout June, representatives from �� Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of �� 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.