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Our role in the region

Our role in the region

Our role in the region

We're a forward-facing University supporting the:

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.

Events

The Big Read - 6 April

Join us in the Warwick Arts Centre Foyer for FREE workshops, read-alongs and interactive activities, brought to you by Resonate. 


Art without Borders - 3 May - 23 June - free to visit

The Summer Exhibition at Warwick Arts Centre will delve into the experiences of migrants and refugees escaping oppressive regimes, conflict, and environmental collapse.


Flame of Friendship (Coventry schools torch relay - 22 Feb - 8 July)

In the run up to the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic games, 62 Coventry primary, secondary and special educational needs schools will be participating in a torch relay finishing on the University of Warwick campus on Monday 8 July.


Baby Book Club at Warwick Arts Centre in collaboration with Coventry Libraries Services

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 12.00-12.30 for a short story session after our Mini Creatives session. Everyone can borrow books for a month of reading.


Workshop Wednesdays

Every Wednesday until 13 March. Free - just drop by - lots of difference creative sessions to experience.

Spring 2024 programme


Family Sundays at Warwick Arts Centre

Family Sunday starts from 14 Jan, and Family Singing starts on 28 Jan.


Mini Creatives is back at Warwick Arts Centre, and it's bigger than ever!  

Every Tuesday, 10.30am - 12.30pm Recommended Age: 0 - 4 years and their grown-ups It's FREE, just drop by!

We have a diverse range of activities from Family Sundays to the Out of Whack dance group for visitors aged 50+.

Find out more


Phantom Sculpture 

Our new exhibition at Warwick Arts Centre until 10 March 2024 - free to visit.

The Resonate Festival of Science and Technology - Day Out! — Resonate Festival - 10 March

Expect experiments, exciting new technology, talks and workshops. You can book your FREE ticket now. 



Warwick Arts Centre Warm Hub

We always have a warm welcome for everyone. Open 8.30am - 10pm daily.

Free creative activities. 


Resonate year-round events programme 

Resonate Autumn Winter 2022 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.

Browse our upcoming events