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It has been another exciting month at ÌÇÐÄTV Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV, marked by international visitors from India, Azerbaijan and the United States, alongside key strategic visits to India and China.

The Battery Cells and Materials GroupLink opens in a new window at ÌÇÐÄTV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of ÌÇÐÄTV, 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?

ENV Energy develops unique new battery chemistry to boost performance and sustainability 

ENV Energy - a spin-out from ÌÇÐÄTV Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV 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 ÌÇÐÄTV 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.

ÌÇÐÄTV Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV strengthened its regional, national, and international partnerships throughout April, engaging with academic institutions, industry leaders, and representatives from international universities.

These meetings underpin WMG’s role in connecting academia with industry and highlight its ongoing commitment to collaboration and innovation across the globe.

Student ProjectLink opens in a new window teams at WMG, University of ÌÇÐÄTV, have been celebrating a series of outstanding achievements across national and international competitions, alongside hosting impactful industry events that showcase the breadth of student talent at ÌÇÐÄTV.

, a new initiative bringing together students from across the University to work on cyber security problems and projects, has delivered exceptional results across four major cyber competitions:

• Finished in third place at the in Washington DC, competing against more than 30 teams from the US and internationally.

• Reached the semi-finals of the with two teams, winning multiple awards including Best Briefing Note, Best Name and Emblem, and Best Teamwork.

• Secured 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th place with three teams out of 28 universities at .

• Achieved a top-three finish at the Finals in Edinburgh.

Dr , Research Fellow at ÌÇÐÄTV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of ÌÇÐÄTV, has been awarded funding by the to apply her innovative, unconventional approach of acoustics to materials engineering.

Dr Rahman, who is based in WMG’s Advanced Materials Manufacturing Centre (AMMC), has a strong background in acoustics, combined with expertise in chemistry and materials science, enabling her to collaborate with leading industry partners such as Empa and Materiacustica to translate science into practical, high‑performance solutions. 

Her latest project entitled AcouPore, has secured financial backing from the Noise Network Plus. Noise Network Plus aims to build unprecedented research capabilities to tackle the complex challenge of reducing noise and its impacts on people, the environment and the economy.

Congratulations to Dr Han Zhang, Associate Professor (Reader) in Multifunctional Polymers and Composites at WMG, who has been awarded the 2026 Beilby Medal and Prize. One of the most distinguished awards in science, the Beilby Medal and Prize is awarded annually to a scientist or engineer whose work has exceptional practical significance in chemical engineering, applied science, energy efficiency, or a related field.

The late Dr David Clark, a much-loved colleague and friend to everyone at ÌÇÐÄTV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of ÌÇÐÄTV, has been commemorated with a new medal unveiled at this year’s Parliamentary & Scientific Committee’s event.

WMG has long supported STEM for Britain - a major scientific poster competition and exhibition for early career researchers, held in Parliament since 1997. Chaired by George Freeman FRSA MP, the event offers members of both Houses an insight into the outstanding research taking place in UK universities.

A special medal created in Dr Clark’s honour was presented to the winning entrants by his son, Matthew Clark, at the event on 17^th March.

In February, representatives from ÌÇÐÄTV Manufacturing Group (WMG) met with MPs; Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) leaders; and international guests, including colleagues from the PNB Research Institute in Singapore and Osaka University in Japan.

Memorandum of Understanding highlights the strategic importance of research expertise to industry partners 

The University of ÌÇÐÄTV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with , India’s leading integrated power companies, to deliver research and innovation in grid modernisation, fast charging, power storage, industrial decarbonisation, digital energy systems, optimisation and advanced manufacturing approaches.