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Warwick awarded €2.5m ERC grant to decode soil's hidden synchronization

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Warwick researcher Prof. Gary Bending has won a €2.5 million ERC Advanced Grant to investigate how plants coordinate the daily rhythms of soil microbes around their roots, work that could transform soil management and crop health.

Warwick hosts leading international conference on the future of lifelong learning and celebrates sector award success

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has hosted the UALL–SCUTREA 2026 Conference, bringing together international delegates to discuss the future of lifelong learning, while Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning received a sector award for excellence.

Attorney General, Richard Hermer KC visits Warwick as pupils from across the UK compete in School Tasking national final

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Creative challenges, problem-solving and teamwork took centre stage at the University of Warwick as pupils from across the UK and Ireland competed in the School Tasking Champion of Champions Final.

University of Warwick rises to 68th in QS World University Rankings

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

The University of Warwick strengthens its global position, climbing 6 places in the latest QS World University Rankings.

New code tackles root causes of the construction industry's mental health crisis

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMT

University of Warwick researchers have shaped a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice, launched by the Construction Leadership Council, that presents solutions to poor mental health in construction.

Warwick secures approximately £5 million investment to train future cyber and engineering specialists

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has been awarded approximately £5 million by the Ministry of Defence to expand education and skills training in areas critical to national security, including cyber security and engineering.

New Warwick spinout helps turn research into real-world environmental impact

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The new enterprise, EcoTransform, offers a research-driven consultancy supporting environmentally and socially responsible decision making.

Powering battery innovation – new spin-out set to strengthen UK supply chain

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:52:27 GMT

ENV Energy, a spin-out from Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, has the potential to provide a strategically independent, UK-sourced electrode material for various sectors including automotive and aerospace.

Europe’s crops under threat: Warwick-led €6 Million project launches to tackle rising plant pest crisis

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:15:00 GMT

University of Warwick leads European consortium to build the first platform capable of coordinating Europe's response to devastating agricultural and forest pest invasions.

University of Warwick attracts leading Extended Reality researcher through Global Talent Fund

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Dr Markus Tatzgern has been appointed as Associate Professor (Reader) in Creative Technologies, as part of Warwick’s £4.35 million award from the UK Government’s Global Talent Fund.