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Commenting on the Prime Minister’s proposed education reforms for secondary school pupils to study subjects such as manufacturing and AI alongside core academic learning, Stewart Tait, CEO of the , said:

“We are thrilled that the Government is adopting a model of delivering high-quality technical education starting at 14. For over a decade, our WMG Academies for Young Engineers have delivered exceptional outcomes for young people by providing access to specialist, industry-standard facilities, real employer projects, and career pathways.

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.

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

ENV Energy - a spin-out from ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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 ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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.

WMG academics and ¹û¶³´«Ã½ alumnae have launched a pioneering skills development programme to help Pakistan’s graduates become career-ready. Working in collaboration with fellow ¹û¶³´«Ã½ alumna Dr Naima Quereshi (University of Education, Lahore), Dr Freeha Azmat, Associate Professor (Reader) in Engineering Education, and Dr Asima Iqbal, Assistant Professor and International Academic Integrity Lead, have created an initiative aimed at reducing the country’s skills gap by equipping young people with in-demand professional competencies.

Degree Apprenticeship programmes delivered by ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ have been recognised as among the strongest offered by any Russell Group university, according to newly released government data.

Figures released through the Government’s service show that ¹û¶³´«Ã½ ranks among the top-performing Russell Group institutions for achievement rates in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 6 and 7) during the 2024/25 academic year.

WMG highlights  

Two courses offered by WMG ranked first in England:

• The Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist programme thrived with a 100% achievement, retention and pass rate.

• The first cohort on the Product Design and Development Engineer Standard on the Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering programmeLink opens in a new window succeeded with a 94% achievement rate.

Dr Russ HallLink opens in a new window, Lead for Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG), ¹û¶³´«Ã½, comments on the significance of the Energy Independence Bill announced in the .

¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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, ¹û¶³´«Ã½, 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 ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

, 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.

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

"The laying down of The Automated Vehicles (Permits for Automated Passenger Services) Regulations 2026 before Parliament is a landmark moment for the UK; it translates the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 into operational reality and provides a clear legal route for commercial self-driving passenger services on Britain’s roads."