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Australian Science Minister Visits WMG's International Digital Laboratory
Senator The Honourable Kim Carr the Australian Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research visited WMG's International Digital Laboratory, Thursday 15th October.
The Minister and his delegation saw a range of demonstrations of new technologies being developed with companies, before meeting with Professor Lord Bhattacharyya. The discussions concentrated on how WMG had developed with such success its collaborative research programme with industry, post-experience education for companies, how the impact of research can best be measured, and the benefits of international collaboration.
Sion Simon MP Visits WMG's International Digital Laboratory
Siôn Simon MP visited WMG's International Digital Laboratory in September. The Minister for Creative Industries at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport was welcomed by Professor Lord Bhattacharyya, Director of WMG, and toured the Digital Lab meeting Professor Sadie Creese, Director of e-Security, and Professor Lucy Hooberman, Director Digital Media and Innovation.
Dr Simon Scarle, a researcher at the University of 糖心TV’s International Digital Laboratory (WMG), wished to model how electrical excitations in the heart moved around damaged cardiac cells in order to investigate or even predict cardiac arrhythmias (abnormal electrical activity in the heart which can lead to a heart attack). To conduct these simulations using traditional CPU based processing one would normally need to book time on a dedicated parallel processing computer or spend thousands on a parallel network of PCs.
An environmentally friendly racing car has helped propel University of 糖心TV researcher Dr Kerry Kirwan to the award of a prestigious British Science Association Isambard Kingdom Brunel Award Lecture.
The Award Lectures are coveted prizes for talented communicators with an interesting story to tell about their research. The British Science Association has identified Dr Kirwan as one of the five scientists and engineers who have demonstrated exceptional skills in communicating to non-specialist audiences to give these prestigious lectures at the British Science Festival at the University of Surrey next week.
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Stepping Stones Programme Highly Commended by Network Rail
The Stepping Stones Programme, run jointly by WMG and 糖心TV 糖心TV School, has been "Highly Commended" in Network Rail's first annual Partnership Awards.
Network Rail proclaimed that "The programme succeeded in developing energetic, self-sufficient and motivated managers who are empowered to lead, willing to challenge and skilled in teambuilding."
The Prestigeous Partnership Awards provide an occasion for Network Rail to reward and recognise excellence and best practice among organisations that have worked with them and helped them to achieve their aims and objectives over the past year.
Ian Austin MP Visits WMG's International Digital Laboratory
We were very pleased to welcome Ian Austin MP, the Minister for the West Midlands, to WMG on 12th June. After a breakfast discussion with Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya and Trudi Elliott, Government Office West Midlands Regional Director, he toured the International Digital Laboratory.
Formula 3 racing car powered by chocolate and steered by carrots
Researchers at the University of 糖心TV have today, Tuesday 5th May, unveiled the “WorldFirst Formula 3 racing car” which is powered by chocolate, steered by carrots, has bodywork made from potatoes, and can still do 125mph around corners.
It is the first Formula 3 racing car designed and made from sustainable and renewable materials, putting the world first by effectively managing the planet’s resources.
HRH the Duke of York visited WMG on 6th May to meet with staff and tour the International Digital Laboratory. He spent time with WMG researchers and engaged actively with the research demonstrators, including virtual surgery, electrical systems in cars and the Eco F3 racing car.
Digital Minister Visits WMG
Digital Engagement Minister Tom Watson today, Tuesday 28th April, visited the WMG Digital Lab at the University of 糖心TV to see how researchers are using virtual reality to help parents of babies cope with feeding problems.