Warwick Manufacturing Group
WMG
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is a world-leading research and education group, creating knowledge to deliver impact - for industry, people, and the environment.
33,000+
Alumni
700+
Industry partners
800+
Staff members
25+
Research areas
Why choose WMG?
WMG is the largest department at the University of Warwick. Founded in 1980 by the late Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, it was born out of a bold mission: to reinvigorate UK manufacturing and drive competitiveness through innovation and skills development. It now employs around 800 people across 13 buildings, is home to over 2,500 students, and partners with over 700 organisations.
We empower manufacturing industries and innovation-led organisations to thrive by being more sustainable, resilient, competitive and future-fit.
Study at WMG
Education at WMG is more than learning - it’s shaping future leaders and innovators. From WMG Academies for Young Engineers to our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses, we deliver qualifications and tailored short courses that equip people and organisations with essential knowledge and skills.
Our diverse, collaborative student community benefits from teaching that blends academic excellence with practical relevance, supported by strong links with business, industry and government.
Research at WMG
We bridge the gap between academia and industry by combining innovative research with real-world industrial application.
Our research is led by world-class academics and outstanding engineers with a depth of industry experience, underpinned by state-of-the-art facilities.
We specialise in sustainable and advanced manufacturing, processes and technologies, materials, electrification, and data, and have dedicated research groups for a wide range of disciplines.
Industry
WMG is at the forefront of helping UK manufacturers gain a competitive edge on the global stage. As one of the UK’s six High Value Manufacturing Catapult centres, we have a strong focus on transport electrification and industrial sustainability, helping manufacturers decarbonise and pave the way for a greener future.
WMG highlights
Responding to industry demand
We’re excited to launch our new undergraduate programme, BEng Robotics Engineering with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Developed in response to significant technological transformations across industry, the course will equip graduates with the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly automated world.
Driving UK agri-tech manufacturing
WMG is part of AgriScale, a unique cross-Government partnership to champion agri-tech scale-up. Working in partnership with Defra, Innovate UK, and the Manufacturing Technology Centre, we provide businesses with the support they need to turn promising agri-tech prototypes into market-ready products.
News
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