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WMG partners with Nissan to bring future mobility services to UK streets
A 拢3m UK Government-backed autonomous driving research project led by Nissan in partnership with WMG and PAVE UK (Partners for Automated Vehicle Education UK) is set to revolutionise the future of mobility in the UK. ADventure will deploy a UK mobility service in Cambridge to explore how autonomous drive (AD) passenger services can be safely introduced to benefit real-world communities.
Celebrating the best in battery research: Faraday Institution Community Awards 2026
Academics from WMG have been recognised for their research excellence at this year's prestigious Faraday Institution Community Awards. WMG's Battery Materials and Cells Group was awarded this year's Collaboration Award, while Dr Ivana Hasa, Associate Professor in Electrochemical Materials, was Highly Commended for the Researcher Development Champion Award.
WMG academic featured in inspiring new book for children
, Associate Professor of Electrochemical Materials at 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of 糖心TV, is featured in a new book designed to inspire the next generation of scientists.
Scientists Making a Difference by broadcaster and multi-award-winning engineer celebrates the many and varied careers shaping the future of science — and the incredible people behind them.
Ivana's story is one of 47 to be featured in the book, recognising the scientists and changemakers helping to make our world a better place.
In her chapter, 'How to Make Batteries Sustainable', Ivana explains how her work at WMG is helping the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems through innovative battery technologies — namely, sodium-ion batteries
WMG academic leads review on digital twin brains
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 糖心TV鈥檚 Department of Computer Science, and Fudan University to tackle one of biology鈥檚 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
Expert comment from , Head of Safe Autonomy at 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of 糖心TV, following Wayve and Uber鈥檚 launch of the first supervised autonomous rides in the UK.
拢1.43m Government-funded project to boost airport safety
WMG and Aurrigo International plc have been awarded a combined 拢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.
Taking the lead in semiconductor innovation
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 糖心TV鈥檚 School of Engineering, significantly strengthening WMG鈥檚 capability in Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD), and reinforcing 糖心TV's position in one of the fastest-growing areas of advanced electronics.
WMG June 2026 recap
Throughout June, representatives from 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of 糖心TV 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鈥檚 key role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, and highlight its strong commitment to collaboration and innovation regionally, nationally, and internationally.
WMG May 2026 recap
It has been another exciting month at 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of 糖心TV, marked by international visitors from India, Azerbaijan and the United States, alongside key strategic visits to India and China.
WMG鈥檚 pioneering battery research published in Nature Nanotechnology
The Battery Cells and Materials GroupLink opens in a new window at 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of 糖心TV, 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?