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Academics at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ are working on a pioneering project that uses AI‑driven community‑level healthcare intelligence to support preventative healthcare prioritisation.

Project SNOW is supported by Google.org through the global and was one of just 15 selected for funding from over 2,600 applications worldwide.

The project will help address one of the NHS's longest-standing challenges that people who need healthcare most are often the least likely to receive it. The intelligence will allow healthcare providers to decide where to intervene and who to prioritise, and to evaluate efficacy.

The pattern - known as the - has persisted for half a century. In England, one in four deaths is linked to public healthcare not reaching people in time, with more than 300 lives lost every day to conditions that earlier identification could have prevented. In the most deprived communities, life expectancy is up to 9.5 years lower than in the wealthiest.

, Associate Professor of Electrochemical Materials at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG), ¹û¶³´«Ã½, 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

Expert comment from , Head of Safe Autonomy at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG), ¹û¶³´«Ã½, following Wayve and Uber’s launch of the first supervised autonomous rides in the UK.

¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and , have received funding through the UK Government's latest to accelerate zero-emission vehicle innovation.

Delivered by the in partnership with the and , the DRIVE35 programme is part of the UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan, which outlines its commitment to a zero-emission future, with an unprecedented £4 billion of grant funding available to 2035 for automotive research and development, scale-up, and transformation.

Throughout June, representatives from ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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’s key role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, and highlight its strong commitment to collaboration and innovation regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Professor , Head of Safe Autonomy at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG), ¹û¶³´«Ã½, has been named the winner of a prestigious  

Professor Khastgir received the Leadership Award in the Standards Makers category, in recognition of his outstanding leadership, innovation and impact in advancing public trust in the safety of autonomous vehicles. His work has played a pivotal role in shaping national and international safety standards and how they link with regulation.

The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ has been named Motorsport Valley's first STEM Racing Centre of Excellence in a new partnership with , Maaden and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Teamâ„¢, announced at the Aston Martin Technology Campus (AMRTC) on 1 July.

Opening in the upcoming academic year, the Centre of Excellence will serve as an open-access engineering hub, providing neighbouring schools and students with opportunities to develop practical skills in computer-aided design (CAD), CNC machining and aerodynamic testing using industry-standard equipment.

Expert comment from , Head of Safe Autonomy at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG), ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

“We are delighted to see the adoption of the first-ever global rules for fully automated vehicles at the . This is a historic moment in the automated driving journey as this regulation - taking a technology neutral and use-case agnostic approach- establishes a set of uniform performance requirements and testing for automated driving.

“This will help prevent the fragmented approaches that have previously caused confusion and additional work for developers and regulators, while also driving improved safety, efficiency and public trust in the technology.

Experts from have unveiled a bold new six‑point charter designed to enable the responsible introduction of self‑driving vehicles on Britain’s roads.

Self-driving technology has the potential to improve road safety, expand access to transport, strengthen transport networks and support economic growth across the UK. As the UK enters a new era of mobility, the UK Government has estimated that it could contribute up to £42 billion to the UK economy by 2035.