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With a shared commitment to bring together academia and industry in battery research and development, WMG at The University of 糖心TV and the have partnered to deliver a bespoke training programme to help bridge the skills gap in the .
As the UK accelerates towards a more sustainable, electric future there is a rapidly growing demand for skilled researchers and engineers in battery technology and innovation. The Faraday Institution, the UK鈥檚 independent institute for electrochemical energy storage research and battery skills development, understands the growing demand for next-generation researchers to help support the ever-evolving battery industry.
Seeking a unique training solution to equip its PhD students and early career researchers with up-to-date knowledge and skills in the latest technological advancements in batteries, the Faraday Institution partnered with the WMG Skills CentreLink opens in a new window to establish the WMG-Faraday Battery School. Now in its seventh year, the industry-aligned 4-day programme recently welcomed 30 PhD students to WMG鈥檚 Energy Innovation Centre, bringing the total number of upskilled researchers to 240.
WMG and Tata Technologies drive innovation and skills development
WMG at The University of 糖心TV and have entered an agreement bringing together the best of academia and industry to empower the next generation of engineering talent and accelerate innovation in automotive and aerospace technologies.
The new memorandum of understanding sets the foundation for:
- Bespoke short courses delivered via the WMG Skills CentreLink opens in a new window to enhance workforce skills
- Modular education programmes to support employee career growth
- Joint R&D initiatives to drive innovation in engineering and manufacturing specifically in AI, Autonomy/ Connectivity, Cyber security, Smart Manufacturing and Digital Twins
- Opportunities for EngD and PhD candidates to gain hands-on experience within Tata Technologies
- Internships and placements for WMG students
- Sharing industry insights with guest lectures delivered by experts at both WMG and Tata Technologies