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University of Warwick welcomes community to Resonate Summer Festival celebration

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:00 GMT

More than 1,000 people of all ages enjoyed a day of creativity, discovery and hands-on activities at the Resonate Summer Festival.

A little misalignment goes a long way: when a simple twist creates powerful new electronics

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:27:00 GMT

A new Monash–Warwick Alliance initiative aims to reduce the huge energy demands of AI by researching ultra-thin materials that could make future electronics far more energy-efficient.

University of Warwick ranked 7th in UK and top in the Midlands in Complete University Guide 2027

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has been named the top university in the Midlands and ranked 7th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027, rising two places from last year.

Professor Simon Brake appointed Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:10:00 GMT

The Lord-Lieutenant of the West Midlands has announced the appointment of Professor Simon Brake as a Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands.

Gene test could spare thousands of breast cancer patients from unnecessary chemotherapy

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A clinical trial, manged by Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, has shown that a gene test can safely identify breast cancer patients who can avoid chemotherapy, sparing them months of side effects without increasing the risk of their cancer returning.

Weighing newborn planets using their dusty fingerprints

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:15:00 GMT

University of Warwick astronomers have found a new way to estimate the masses of planets hidden inside the dusty disks surrounding young stars.

Wayve, Nissan and Uber join forces with PAVE UK to support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicles

Thu, 28 May 2026 10:10:17 GMT

Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) welcomes Wayve, Nissan, and Uber, global leaders in self-driving vehicle technology and its deployment, as its first members to drive public trust and support the responsible deployment of self-driving vehicle technology.

Warwick researchers help shape new national guidance for cancer screening

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT

University of Warwick researchers have played a central role in developing new position statements from the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), setting out how emerging cancer screening technologies should be evaluated before being introduced to patients.

Warwick delivers breakthrough in fight to prevent onion disease

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT

A new soil testing service developed by researchers at University of Warwick’s Crop Centre is set to transform how growers detect a major disease affecting onion crops.

Warwick and the Royal Institution join forces to expand public engagement in science

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Warwick and the Royal Institution (Ri) have signed a bold new Memorandum of Understanding, establishing the University as a regional hub for science public engagement across the Midlands.