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As part of its commitment to fostering young talent, C4FF provides internship opportunities to young people supporting their professional growth. The photo below shows certificate presentation to Amelia Walacsyk for her work and contribution to the maritime industry’s future workforce development. Professor John Flower on the left and Professor Ziarati on the right presenting the…
AQPC air quality sensor is now in the final phase of its development. With support from IMechE, C4FF team has developed and tested its first sensor which measures a range of pollutants levels as wells temperature and humidity. As a part of AQPC STEM programme, manuals are being prepared for students in the secondary schools…
To coincide with the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) held in Glasgow in November last year and the launch of the 175th anniversary year for the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), The Midland Region of the IMechE, together with the Centre for Factories of the Future (C4FF), organised an air quality / climate…
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The Conference was organized in support of COP26 and is scheduled for 14th October 2021 at Coventry University. The event is organized by Liverpool University with support from C4FF and Coventry University of the EU funded PoliUniBus Project with backing of SIG Particulate Matter led by Coventry University and Chester University as well as Midland…
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Climate Action Article By Niloo Chantel Bitarafan Sponsored by Centre for Factories of the Future (C4FF) on behalf of Coventry and Warwickshire Air Quality People’s Chamber (CW- AQPC) Written on 15th of August 2021. Did you know that the average person worldwide is responsible for 5 tons of CO2 emissions annually? Did you know that…
Author: Professor Reza Ziarati – Chair of CW-AQPC. In a study carried out by Dr Helen Fisher[2] it has been found that those who grow up amid heavy traffic pollution have higher rates of mental illness by age 18. The study has demonstrated that children growing up in our biggest cities face a greater risk…
Wednesday 26th May 7-8pm (Virtual) This is a virtual workshop aimed at encouraging adult participants to inspire and enthuse the next generation about STEM through fun, engaging design and build experiences. It is supported by IMechE Midland Region and Professor Reza Ziarati of Centre for Factories of the Future (C4FF) It involves a practical session…
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C4FF, Berkeley House (BH), has nominated a prize (Involving Pupils in Climate Action Activities) to CW-AQPC for presentation to Allesley Hall School. The Prize is a C4FF certificate and a cheque to the School for £250. The pupils from the school were involved in doing the gardens at their school. Their work was considered worthy…
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The popular and successful IMechE “fan boats in primary schools” initiative, developed by Fellow and STEM educator Caroline Alliston, was launched in Western region in 2015. It was subsequently adopted in the Midland and South Eastern regions. A planned roll out in Scotland last year was postponed due to the pandemic. Now, in collaboration with…
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C4FF’s Business Centre, Berkeley House (BH) has nominated a prize (Involving Pupils in Climate Action Activities) to CW-AQPC for presentation to Allesley Hall School. The Prize is a C4FF certificate and £250 donated by BH. The pupils from the school were involved in doing the gardens and ground work. Their work was considered worthy of…
