New academy at Malvern's flagship motor company opens doors to next generation of budding engineers - The Malvern Observer

New academy at Malvern's flagship motor company opens doors to next generation of budding engineers

Malvern Editorial 27th Jun, 2018   0

MALVERN’S flagship company Morgan Motors has taken its partnership with the University of Wolverhampton to the next level with the launch of a new academy for budding engineers.

The Morgan Academy, based at the company’s factory on Pickersleigh Road, has opened its doors to Automotive Engineering degree students studying at the university’s Telford Innovation Campus.

The new academy will see motor sport students spending one day a week at the factory, working alongside skilled Morgan employees, sharing their skills and learning and applying theory and practice in a business environment.

Steve Morris, managing director at Morgan Motors, said: “As a company which focuses on traditional craftsmanship coupled with modern design and engineering innovation, it’s been an extremely fruitful partnership working with university students who are set to become the engineers of the future.




“Working with the university we are informing our future development.

“It’s absolutely vital that, as a small company building sports cars in this day and age, we blend old skills with new ideas and technology.


“Having access to state of the art learning and research in this unique collaboration certainly gives us a competitive edge.”

University of Wolverhampton engineering students already benefit from a range of work and practical experience as well as motor racing opportunities following the official signing of a three year partnership agreement in 2016.

The collaboration between the university and the family-owned motor manufacturer provides engineering students with a range of activities and opportunities including educational programmes, research and development and motor racing.

University of Wolverhampton Race Team (UWR) students work alongside traditional craftsmen on a range of Morgan vehicles as well as getting involved in the annual AR Motorsport Morgan Challenge, a one-make series for racing Morgans.

Professor Ian Oakes, deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Wolverhampton, said: “This exciting partnership, which combines our expertise on a number of projects, brings added benefits to both parties whilst affording students an invaluable insight into the world of car manufacturing and racing.

“From an employability perspective, this partnership provides an outstanding opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry.”

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