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University of Warwick receives £1.5 million grant to support groundbreaking research in sustainable energy, advanced materials, and manufacturing

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:51:49 GMT

The grant from the Wolfson Foundation will go towards the acquisition of a new aberration-corrected Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (ac-STEM), a transformative investment that will create one of the world's leading platforms for electron microscopy and materials characterisation.

Christmas ‘Setback mode’ Saves 25.8 Tonnes of CO2

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:45:41 GMT

Over the Christmas break, switching empty buildings into energy-saving “Setback Mode” cut heating waste, saving £9,400 and preventing 25.82 tonnes of CO₂ - the equivalent of taking 15 cars off the road for a year.

University of Warwick UN Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023-24

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:42:17 GMT

We are happy to announce that University of Warwick SDG Report 2024 is here!

555,000 kWh Electricity, 926,000 kWh Heat, 7 Million Litres Water: Our 2024/25 Savings

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:46:47 GMT

Each day the Energy and Sustainability team checks and analyses energy and water data from thousands of meters we have on campus, tackling inefficiencies and spotting potential issues early. These efforts have led to reduced carbon emissions and costs from electricity, heating and water.

Optimising Gallery Ventilation for Energy Efficiency at Warwick Arts Centre

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:36:00 GMT

The Mead Gallery ventilation was upgraded with smart controls, reducing energy use significantly while supporting sustainability and operational efficiency.

University of Warwick Publishes Latest Energy and Carbon Report

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The University has released the latest Energy and Carbon Report, providing a detailed overview of progress made in reducing carbon emissions across campus.

Choosing a renewable energy source for heating on campus

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:13:22 GMT

Earlier this year we explored different ways to heat our campus sustainably. Find out what happens next.

Help Us Reduce Energy Waste This Winter

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:17:00 GMT

Are you feeling the heat? Check the radiator - if it’s set to high, turn it down to medium!

Energy Tour Recap

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:05:00 GMT

Thank you to those who came to our first Energy Tour on the 13th of June. It was brilliant to see so much enthusiasm and interest for the energy projects happening around campus.

Environmental Sustainability at Warwick

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:08:00 GMT

The School for Cross-Faculty Studies and Estates invited all Warwick staff and students to attend a series of presentations given by a range of Professional Services staff contributing to environmental sustainability projects across campus.