Coventry University launches the National Centre for Accessible Transport

Coventry University is opening the National Centre for Accessible Transport with the aim to make future and existing modes of transport accessible to all. A UK first in inclusive transport, NCAT is a £20 million project funded by Motability, the charity, and is led by Professor Paul Herriotts, based at the university’s National Transport Design […]

Coventry University awarded £20 million to improve transport for people with disabilities

Coventry University has been tasked with helping to change the face of transport for people with disabilities through a £20 million grant to create the UK’s first evidence centre for accessible and inclusive transport. The grant has been made available by disability transport charity Motability, whose research shows that disabled people in the UK currently […]

Coventry University joins forces with Motability to drive forward accessible transport research

Coventry University has collaborated with national disability charity Motability to recruit and sponsor a number of doctoral candidates to undertake research into accessible transport at the university’s National Transport Design Centre (NTDC). The collaboration combines Coventry University’s strong tradition of design transport teaching and Motability’s objective to support and develop innovative solutions to meet the evolving transportation needs of […]

Coventry uni launches CAV MSc

Coventry University’s Institute of Coding is offering a new Master of Science degree in Connected and Automated Vehicles. Working with nearby test and development facility HORIBA MIRA, the course aims to let learners “benefit from a blend of academic excellence and industry expertise”. “As the automotive sector begins to focus on the development and manufacture […]