WMG, University of Warwick Email Format
Higher EducationEngland, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
WMG is an academic department within the University of Warwick that connects research and education with practical application for industry and the public sector, supporting advances across science, technology, and engineering. It was established in 1980 by the late Professor Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya to rejuvenate UK manufacturing and lower barriers to innovation. Based in Birmingham, England, the department operates as part of the university, emphasizing applied inquiry and skill development. WMG collaborates with UK and international businesses to translate research into tangible outcomes, with notable activity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, and digital technologies. Its education offerings span from school-level programs through undergraduate and postgraduate study, including degree apprenticeships, professional credentials, and research degrees, all oriented toward lifelong learning in partnership with industry. A number of postgraduate programs have international partnerships, broadening access for working professionals and full-time students within local industrial and economic contexts.