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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.

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 ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s School of Engineering, significantly strengthening WMG’s capability in Power Electronics, Machines and Drives (PEMD), and reinforcing ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s position in one of the fastest-growing areas of advanced electronics.

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.

Dr Rebecca WildeLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window, Head of Business Innovation, Supply Chain and Trade Education, plays a leading role in shaping industry linked learning at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG), ¹û¶³´«Ã½.

A key priority for Dr Wilde and her team is to ensure that students gain meaningful, hands-on experience by working on real industry challenges alongside their academic studies. The team is committed to strengthening partnerships with businesses and enhancing the student experience by creating high-quality opportunities for engagement and collaboration.

Building on this commitment, Dr Wilde has partnered with Tata Global Internships (TGI), to design two bespoke Industry Impact Projects (IIPs) exclusively for WMG students on the International Trade, Strategy and Operations (ITSO)Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and Supply Chain and Logistics ManagementLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window (SCLM) Master’s programmes.

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.

It has been another exciting month at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ¹û¶³´«Ã½, marked by international visitors from India, Azerbaijan and the United States, alongside key strategic visits to India and China.