Our 60th Anniversary
In our 60th year, we’re honouring our past, celebrating our present, and looking ahead to our future. And we’re inviting our community to celebrate with us!
We’ve always been committed to innovation and impact, backed by pioneering research, challenging teaching and a drive to find solutions to the complex challenges facing our region and the world.
We’re reaffirming our commitment to creating a better world, together. Across the year we are telling our story and inviting you to join us as we reflect on our rich history and celebrate our vibrant international community of students, staff, alumni, and partners.
Celebrate with us
We invite you to join us in celebrating our anniversary by taking part in a series of special events on campus and in our local community.
As well as those events already listed, we will be adding more as we go into our 60th year in 2025.
Upcoming events
Research Celebration Event 2025
As Warwick celebrates its 60th year, we hope you can join us to showcase and celebration our outstanding research and impact undertaken by staff, students and working with partners.
View the programme for the event HERELink opens in a new window!
Register your place by 26th March HERELink opens in a new window!
Warwick at 60: From Gibbet Hill to Global Educator
The Library and Modern Records Centre will highlight some of its unique archival content to celebrate the University’s 60th anniversary.
Modern Records Centre Opening Times:
Mon-Thurs 09:00 - 17:00
Fridays 09:00 - 16:00
Warwick's Student Union 60th Exhibition
Join us at the SU's exhibition spanning 60 years, where we'll cover everything from Red Warwick to POP! Ever wondered how we got our buildings in the first place? What a Union General Meeting used to look like? How many Clubs and Socs we started out with in 1965? Maybe you're curious to see Disco Dave's view on a regular Wednesday night? Lucky for you, we've combed through our Archives over the past year to put key moments of our history on display for you to explore.
Humans of Warwick
Latest News
The University of Warwick showcases how it is changing the world at its first Festival of InnovationLink opens in a new window
The University of Warwick continued its 60th Anniversary celebrations, hosting the inaugural Festival of Innovation and Grassroots Growth Summit, sponsored by NatWest at Warwick Arts Centre on 27 January 2025.
University Strategy: Reshape, Refresh, Renew
The 60th anniversary energises and animates the ambition laid out in our University Strategy: to point the way ahead so that, together, we can make a better world.
Reflecting on 60 years
We've come a long way in 60 years. Delve into our history, and explore the events and achievements that have been formative in ensuring Warwick is a place where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.