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WMG will host the UK's first Advanced Elastomers Forum in February 2027. Taking place on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 February, this two-day event will bring together researchers, engineers, manufacturers, and technology developers from across academia and industry to explore the latest advances in elastomer science, materials design, AI-driven development, manufacturing technologies, and product validation.

From July to September, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ welcomed senior representatives from government, industry and higher education institutions worldwide.

The visits showcased WMG’s role in connecting research, industry, and policy, while strengthening international partnerships.

Research by the Supply Chain Research Group at WMG has been recognised for its excellence at the Industry Studies Association (ISA) International Conference 2026. Dr Sotiris Blanas, Assistant Professor in International Trade, and Professor Alok Choudhary, Head of WMG's Supply Chain Research Group, won the Best Paper Award.

Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy at WMG, welcomes the London Assembly Transport Committee inquiry report: Who's driving the future of autonomous transport in London?

Professor David Greenwood, Director for Industrial Engagement and CEO of WMG HVM Catapult, welcomes the West Midlands' reindustrialisation plans as part of the region's wider Growth Strategy.

On Thursday 1 October, the family of Professor Lord Bhattacharyya were joined by distinguished guests to unveil a new portrait created to honour his life and legacy. The moment offered a chance to reflect with warmth and gratitude on a man whose vision and humanity had an enduring impact on UK manufacturing.

A £3m UK Government-backed autonomous driving research project led by Nissan in partnership with WMG and PAVE UK (Partners for Automated Vehicle Education UK) is set to revolutionise the future of mobility in the UK. ADventure will deploy a UK mobility service in Cambridge to explore how autonomous drive (AD) passenger services can be safely introduced to benefit real-world communities.

Academics from WMG have been recognised for their research excellence at this year's prestigious Faraday Institution Community Awards. WMG's Battery Materials and Cells Group was awarded this year's Collaboration Award, while Dr Ivana Hasa, Associate Professor in Electrochemical Materials, was Highly Commended for the Researcher Development Champion Award.