Our role in the region
Our role in the region
We're a forward-facing University supporting the:
- economic growth,
- social growth
- and cultural growth of our region
We're making it a better place for people who study, live and work here and more sustainable for future generations.
We're working with partners across the West Midlands to address challenges that have a direct impact on our region by supporting:
Our world class research is making a real difference to people living here in Coventry & Warwickshire.
People
We’re supporting local people to access life-changing opportunities through raising aspirations, education and helping local people in our region into employment
Economy
We’re supporting our local economy to thrive by creating opportunities for businesses and industries in our region to grow and develop.
Communities
We want our local communities to share the benefits of our place in the region, making it a better place to live, work and visit.
Culture and Sport
Our region is home to a vibrant culture, from the heritage of Coventry to the diversity of Birmingham. We encourage our communities to support and engage in cultural activities, both on and off campus helping to make our region a healthy and vibrant place.
Environment
We’re playing our part in tackling the climate emergency in our region. Building on our existing research and education programmes and our connections to industry and society.
Our impact
Read about our economic impact in the region, our social impact and personal stories from people in our region who have been positively impacted by the University.
News
Warwick to welcome thousands of student athletes for Midlands university finals
Warwick wins new funding to catalyse devolved cultural policy making
Patient recruitment begins for major real-world digital weight management study
University of Warwick’s University Explorers programme Highly Commended at national awards
University of Warwick to award honorary degrees to leading figures in medicine, the arts, and industry
Events
Warwick Arts Centre is a space for everyone
Explore some of the things you can do for free:
Mini Creatives - Every Tuesday
Creative Socials - Every Wednesday
Pop Up Family Fest - Saturday 23 May - 10am - 4pm
Celebrate Summer at Warwick Arts Centre! Join us for a joyful POP-UP Family Festival bursting with creativity, curiosity, and fund for all ages!
Saturday 30 May - Join us for our 2026 Resonate Summer Festival!
Explore exciting new activities as well as some favourites, along with our first ever Summer Science Zone.
Exhibition - Japanese ceramic artist Takuro Kuwata- Mead Gallery - 31 Oct 2025 - 15 March 2026
Exhibition accompanied by a programme of public events, including talks and hands-on workshops. Birmingham-based collective Modern Clay have designed an interactive gallery studio within the exhibition, giving visitors the chance to create their own clay vessels and experience Kuwata’s techniques first hand..
Resonate year-round events programme
Resonate is a year-round programme of inspiring and interactive events for all ages to spark ideas, curiosity and creativity across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Reshape, Refresh, Renew
As the landscape continues to evolve, it's an ideal time to reshape, refresh and renew our "Excellence with Purpose" 2030 strategy. This renewed vision will not only elevate our future goals, it will also reaffirm our commitment to making a positive, lasting impact for years to come. Here we will review our achievements and commit ourselves to a series of goals.
