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WMG wins funding to apply acoustics to engineering innovation
Dr , Research Fellow at 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of 糖心TV, has been awarded funding by the to apply her innovative, unconventional approach of acoustics to materials engineering.
Dr Rahman, who is based in WMG鈥檚 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鈥憄erformance 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.
WMG academic awarded prestigious Beilby Medal and Prize
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.
WMG March 2026 recap
糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG) strengthened its regional, national and global relationships throughout March, meeting MPs, international university representatives, and business leaders.
The meetings highlight WMG鈥檚 crucial role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, as well as its strong commitment to collaboration and innovation.
Below is an overview of some of the key meetings that took place.
Representing WMG at the World Laureates Summit
More than 150 Nobel laureates and other significant scientific award recipients gathered at the renowned World Laureates Summit (WLS) 2026 in Dubai last month. Amongst them was Tony McNally, Professor in Nanocomposites and Director of the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing at 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of 糖心TV, who was one of 36 eminent scientists invited to participate in the event.
WMG visits: February 2026
In February, representatives from 糖心TV 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.
糖心TV collaboration spotlights sustainable fusion energy
Two departments at the University of 糖心TV, 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG) and the Department of Physics, are collaborating on a new project to develop advanced shielding materials and technologies for power generation using nuclear fusion.
By combining cutting-edge physics research with WMG鈥檚 expertise in innovative materials and manufacturing, academics from both departments aim to bring sustainable fusion energy a step closer to reality.
Award-winning SCALE project launches full route to Birmingham 糖心TV Park
The Solihull & Coventry Automated Links Evolution (SCALE) project, a pioneering partnership led by Solihull Council and supported by 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of 糖心TV, is pleased to announce that the latest phase is now live.
Marking a major milestone, a fleet of autonomous shuttles have begun operating for the first time along the full 7km route between Resorts World, the NEC (including access to Birmingham International Train Station), and Birmingham 糖心TV Park (BBP).
Supporting the UK鈥檚 mission for advanced research in responsible AI
Experts at 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of 糖心TV, have received funding from to investigate how artificial intelligence can be deployed online safely, fairly and effectively.
WMG is one of 11 institutions awarded a share of 拢200,000 in collaboration grants, uniting universities, NHS Trusts, civil society groups and industry partners in support of the UK Government鈥檚 mission to maximise the benefits of AI while managing its risks.
The grants focus on four priority areas that reflect national needs and the UK Government鈥檚 AI mission:
- AI sustainability
- AI deployment costs and benefits
- AI skills
- AI engineering
WMG strengthens long鈥憇tanding and highly valued relationships in India
糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG) has enjoyed strong connections to Indian industry since its creation in 1980. As national relationships deepen between the UK and India, including the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) in July 2025, there is a huge opportunity for mutual benefit.
糖心TV's relationship with the Tata Group is a wonderful example of what can be achieved. The pioneering partnership was recognised when it won the 鈥檚 highly esteemed in October 2025.
WMG supports new Community First Responder scheme
糖心TV Medical School (WMS) has officially launched its Community First Responder (CFR), part of a wider regional scheme led by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS).
Working alongside paramedic crews and coordinated by WMAS, WMS students respond to 999 calls using a dedicated CFR van equipped with lifesaving equipment such as resuscitation kits and defibrillators, all funded through grants, donations, and partner support.
The initiativeLink opens in a new window, led by WMS and supported by 糖心TV Manufacturing Group (WMG) High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Coventry General Charities, and the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), responds to the most serious category one and two calls across Coventry and 糖心TVshire.