Resonate Roadshow

A group of people are gathered around a table, making plant pathogens out of pipe cleaners. The image is focused on an adult and a child making their craft.

A man from the Agritech team at the University of Warwick is sat at the front of a room, speaking to an audience. Next to him is a woman from Feeding Coventry who is watching him speak.

Three children are painting with different coloured paints made from natural materials.

Resonate Roadshow

Days in the Community for the University of Warwick's 60th Anniversary

Brought to you by Warwick Institute of Engagement

The University of Warwick bought its 60^thAnniversary celebrations in to the community through our public engagement programme, Resonate. We popped up in community centres, town halls, shopping centres and parks across Coventry and Warwickshire with free events and activities designed to spark conversation, inspire curiosity and make people smile.

Find details of upcoming Resonate events on the Resonate websiteLink opens in a new window

Events that were part of The Resonate Roadshow:

Tuesday 18th March: Warwick at Night

40 visitors explored the campus at night time, with opportunities to see nocturnal animals, investigate the UV spectrum, and visit the Observatory. A huge thank you to the Energy and Sustainability team who organised this event with support from Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Sunday 11th May: Seeds, Soil and Sustainability at the Innovation Campus Link opens in a new window

250 visitors got hands-on with bees, botany, and bots during an exciting day out at the University of Warwick's Innovation Campus in Wellesbourne, Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a celebration of sustainability for all ages, offering the chance to learn all about seeds, soil, and so much more!

A series of panel discussions brought together academics and experts to talk about the past, present, and future of food, farming, and sustainability—locally and globally:

Past: When does your food come from? Exploring the history of food, agriculture, and growing in the UK and beyond.
Panel: Professor Richard Napier (UoW, Chair), Dr Dave Chandler (University of Warwick)

Present: Rooted Together from Seed to Society. Exploring how communities and the University of Warwick are working to improve our daily lives.
Panel: Dr Dave Chandler (UoW, Chair), Catrina Fenton (Garden Organic – Head of Heritage Seed Library), David Clarke (Letting Officer Wellesbourne Allotment Association), Professor Richard Napier (University of Warwick)

Future: A Taste of the Future. Explore exciting projects that are taking us towards a more sustainable future.
Panel: Professor Richard Napier (University of Warwick, Chair), Harry Boyce (University of Warwick), Professor Alan Chalmers (University of Warwick), Dr Lopa Saxena (Coventry University and Feeding Coventry)

Sow, Grow, Cook: Sustainable Recipe Cards

Visitors received specially curated seed packets paired with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes—perfect for turning your homegrown produce into tasty, planet-friendly meals.

Black bean chocolate brownieLink opens in a new window

Cheese and tomato pizzaLink opens in a new window

Tomato cakeLink opens in a new window

Bean saladLink opens in a new window

A huge thank you to the 85 staff, students and external partners involved in organising and delivering this event.

Explore the Seeds, Soil & Sustainability eventLink opens in a new window.

Saturday 7th June: Resonate Roadshow at the Canley Big Lunch

Visitors joined us in Prior Deram Park for the Canley Big Lunch organised by Playing Out in Canley. There were activities and stalls on the theme of World Peace to explore and delicious free food from local providers. University of Warwick researcher Kate Astbury, the Resonate team and visitors designed personalised t-shirts, using slogans for world peace in many languages.

Saturday 21st June: Resonate Roadshow at the Rugby Art Gallery and Museum's Birthday Bash

Visitors joined us at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum to celebrate their 25th birthday alongside our 60th birthday!

Street art and parkour workshops, face painting and crazy scientists on stilts were at the event for visitors to explore.

Saturday 23rd August 12-3pm: Resonate Roadshow presents...Curious Creators

Curious Creators took place at Nuneaton Library, Saints Community Centre, and the streets in between, with University of Warwick researchers bringing real research to life in collaboration with amazing local artists through interactive art activities from painting to photography, music to movement, every activity is inspired by real, current research and crafted to be accessible and adaptable for all.

A young boy wearing sunglasses has large headphones over his ears, listening to worms burrowing. He is smiling.