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Clayton Brothers – Tree plaque installation

Wednesday 30th April

On 22 June 2024, Reginald and David Clayton—former farmers of the land that now forms our University campus—returned for a heartfelt visit.

These meaningful pieces will be installed near the site of a significant tree where they once lived.

Join us on 30 April for an exclusive unveiling with Vice-Chancellor Stuart Croft, as we celebrate the legacy of the Clayton family and their deep connection to our University’s land.


In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

Tickets available in Spring!
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is an immersive exhibition and VR experience that transports you to the heart of the UK’s late-80s rave scene. From pirate radio stations to secret warehouses, step into the shoes of rave culture pioneers and experience the anticipation, trepidation, and euphoria of the Acid House movement.

The exhibition runs from 29 September to 13 October.

Warwick's Student Union 60th Exhibition

Monday 5th May-Friday 9th May, 09:00:16:00

The exhibition will be accompanied by an online publication demarcating 60 years of our history, with contributions from alumni and staff members from the past 6 decades- you can find some of their stories there!

Lastly, if you've got a free evening before exams start, we'd recommend popping by Student Cinema for a screening related to our history, from Pride to Better Man (might remind you of a song played at the end of our weekly club night)...

We're excited to share plans to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the University of Warwick with you.

The events listed give a flavour of what you can expect - details will be updated as more information is available and links to booking and taking part added. We will continue to add to the calendar as more events are confirmed.

Shaping tomorrow together - Warwickshire's Youth Conference 2025

Date Fri, 25 Apr
Location The Slate

Child Friendly Warwickshire, in partnership with young people and Warwickshire County Council colleagues from the Children and Families team, are excited to announce the Warwickshire Youth Conference 2025: Shaping tomorrow together, taking place on Friday 25 April 2025 at The Slate Conference Room, University of Warwick.

More information can be found HERE!

Warwick at 60: From Gibbet Hill to Global Educator

Date Mon, 28 Apr
Location Modern Records Centre

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

The Anniversary Book Collection

Date Mon, 28 Apr to Wed, 31 Dec
Location Library

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the University of Warwick, the Library has created a special collection of fiction books from the last 60 years.

Come to the Library's Breathing Space to browse at your leisure or discover the collection online by searching "University of Warwick 60th Anniversary Collection" on the Library website.

Dive into the words and worlds of popular authors!

Clayton Brothers – Tree plaque installation

Date Wed, 30 Apr

On 22 June 2024, Reginald and David Clayton—former farmers of the land that now forms our University campus—returned for a heartfelt visit.

During their time here, they generously presented the University with a special photo and commemorative plaque of their former home.

Warwick's Student Union 60th Exhibition

Date Mon, 05 May to Fri, 09 May
Location Student Union Atrium

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 years to put key moments of our history on display for you to explore.

Nurturing Hope: Global Liberal Education and Designing Sustainable Futures

Date Thu, 08 May to Fri, 09 May
Location Ramphal Building 0.12

A two-day symposium in Term 3 that combines academic talks, student panels, reflective sessions, and workshops for teachers from local schools.

Resonate Roadshow Day Out: Seeds, Soil and Sustainability

Date Sun, 11 May
Location University of Warwick Innovation Campus, Stratford-upon-Avon

Celebrate the University of Warwick’s 60th Anniversary by getting hands on with bees, botany, and bots at the Innovation Campus!

The Innovation Campus event is an exciting day out to the University of Warwick's Innovation Campus in Wellesbourne, Stratford Upon Avon. It's an all-ages celebration of sustainability and a chance to learn all about seeds, soil, and so much more!

Education for Sustainable Development

Date Wed, 21 May to Thu, 22 May
Location Social Sciences Building

Join the Midlands Hub for an International Symposium linked to Education for Sustainable Development.

Celebrating the Roots of a Warwick Education

Date Sun, 25 May
Location On Campus

Co-delivered by the Warwick Africa Hub, Warwick Law School, and Department of Politics and International Studies, the event marking Africa Day will reflect the historic and contemporary links our students, staff, and alumni have with Africa and celebrate the transformational internal and external impact of this engagement.

The Resonate Festival of Arts & Culture - Day Out!

Date Sat, 31 May
Location Faculty of Arts Building

We're back for another Resonate Festival of Arts and Culture! We'll be exploring culture and creativity at this festival-style day for all ages.

This event is aimed at people of all ages though not every activity or event is suitable for everyone, with the most to do for those aged 5-11 and their accompanying adults. Reserve your free space below!

Language Learners as Peace Makers (Resonate)

Date Sun, 01 Jun to Fri, 31 Oct
Location Coventry Cathedral

Warwick’s 60th anniversary coincides with the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II which offers us an unmissable opportunity to break down stereotypes, bring people together and allow them to see the world differently through languages.

Distinguished Africa Lecture and Panel Discussion 2025

Date Mon, 02 Jun
Location University of Warwick, Oculus 0.03, and online

The Warwick Africa Hub is thrilled to once again host our annual Distinguished Africa Lecture, designed to showcase world-leading African scholarship and to celebrate Warwick’s engagement with our partners.

Click HERE for registration for in person or online attendance!

Building Communities, Ancient and Modern

Date Tue, 17 Jun
Location Warwick Arts Centre

We are inviting school children, their teachers, and families from the region to take part in a project which will make them think creatively about designing buildings, ancient and modern, and the role these buildings play in building communities.

The winning designs will be announced and displayed at FabFest Schools Day on Tuesday 17th June 2025.

 

ICUR 2025 - International Conference of Undergraduate Research

Date Wed, 18 Jun to Thu, 19 Jun
Location On Campus/Online

The annual International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) will include a stream of presentations connected to and broadcast from Warwick Venice Centre.

Words for Wellbeing

Date Thu, 19 Jun
Location The Atrium of the Faculty of Arts building

Our event offers a drop-in style experience for staff, students, wider community members, and invited guests. There is truly something for everyone! You can engage with our Collective Creative Charter, surprise yourself with Blackout Poetry, get reflective with Test tube Telegrams, immerse yourself in the wonderfully crafted mindfulness sessions.

Theatre and Performance Studies Anniversary

Date Sat, 28 Jun
Location Faculty of Arts Building

Founded ten years after the University, in 1975, this year Theatre and Performance Studies turns 50. To mark these two big birthdays, the department is hosting a day-long celebration for its alumni community.

Celebrating 60 years of Warwick's Department of Physics

Date Sat, 05 Jul
Location On campus

As a founding department of Warwick, the Department of Physics is excited to welcome our growing alumni community back to campus to celebrate our 60th anniversary alongside current staff and students.

 

Poetry Trail: A Science Art Collision

Date Mon, 07 Jul to Wed, 31 Dec
Location Around Campus


Celebrating the work of current academics from Gibbet Hill and reflecting the expansion around Gibbet Hill, the trail will encourage people to explore wonderful but relatively less accessed green spaces, providing an opportunity for everyone to enjoy our beautiful campus - combining literature, biology and outdoor activity, promoting mental health & wellbeing.

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

Date Mon, 29 Sept to Mon, 13 Oct
Location Warwick Arts Centre

Book your ticket back to 1989 to share in an experience that shaped a generation; to feel the anticipation, the trepidation, the excitement, and the euphoria, that was Acid House.

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is currently touring around the UK and we're delighted to be able to host this immersive experience at Warwick Arts Centre.

Tickets on sale in Spring!

Museum of Climate Stories (Resonate)

Date Tue, 30 Sept

The Museum of Climate Stories is a project which encourages people to see the world around them differently.

*Dates and more information to be provided soon.

Warwick KEYS: Innovation Facilitation Training and Award

Date Thu, 23 Oct to Sun, 07 Dec

Warwick is a hub of innovation education and support. The natural next step is to develop and share our innovation facilitation capabilities, moving from delivery and training to empowerment and levelling up our innovation leadership development.

The Warwick Lectures

Date Sat, 01 Nov to Mon, 22 Dec
Location Warwick Arts Centre

We present an inspiring series of talks to discuss race and identity, how these shape societies and affect individual and collective states of wellbeing and belonging.

Global Illuminations Light Festival

Date Wed, 19 Nov
Location On campus

Join us for a dazzling international light procession, where you’re invited to join the rest of the Warwick community and create a luminous display, winding through the heart of campus. Let the rhythm of student musicians guide your steps as you carry your own handcrafted lanterns and light sculptures, lighting up familiar campus pathways with a creative glow.

Celebrating 60 years of Music Making at Warwick

Date Sun, 07 Dec

We will be celebrating 60 years of wonderful music making at Warwick with a massed choir event in the Butterworth Hall featuring our current University Chorus and Symphony Orchestra in combination with a massed digital choir of Warwick alumni.  

Tickets will be available during the Summer period over at Warwick Arts Centre Website: What's On | Events | Warwick Arts Centre