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£1.5m Crop Research Centre opens at University of Warwick
A facility using gene-editing technology to improve quality, resilience and sustainability of vegetable crops has opened at the University of Warwick's Wellesbourne campus, on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon in South Warwickshire. The new Centre, funded by philanthropic donations from the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust and the estate of Jim Brewster, who was a research scientist at the former National Vegetable Research Station in Wellesbourne, adds to Warwick’s world leading expertise in crops and plant breeding. Elizabeth Creak was Warwickshire’s first female High Sheriff and ran a 2,000-acre dairy farm in the county.
University of Warwick and University College Birmingham partnership to support regional skills gap
The University of Warwick and University College Birmingham have launched an ambitious partnership to address skills gaps and support businesses in the West Midlands.
‘Hedgehog Friendly’ University of Warwick reminds us to look out for hedgehogs this bonfire night with three top tips
The University is committed to protecting, creating, and enhancing spaces for wildlife on campus
The University of Warwick is holding a welcome event, for Ukrainian academics staying with University staff hosts
Today (27 Oct), The University of Warwick will host a unique networking event bringing together visiting Ukrainian academics, students, and their families who are, being hosted by University staff, local families, and local Homes for Ukraine Hosts.
University of Warwick to spend millions of pounds on cost-of-living support for students and staff
The University of Warwick has announced a £3.5m cost of living support package which will deliver help for thousands of students from the lowest income families, one-off payments to staff and an open invite for the local community to make use of facilities on campus this winter.
University of Warwick delighted to be part of pioneering Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) with Coventry City Council
The University of Warwick has been announced as one of the partners working with Coventry City Council, after it was awarded a £5 million boost to tackle inequalities and improve health outcomes across Coventry through research.
Flagship Coventry transport project takes a major step forward to net zero
The Coventry Very Light Rail Project (CVLR) has taken a major step forward, as Coventry City CouncilLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and WMG, at the University of Warwick, launch a real-world demo site for its light rail track system.
New Independent Report Highlights Strengths & Opportunities for Innovation in West Midlands
An independent report from innovation and investment consultancy firm, Beauhurst, reveals how the University of Warwick is helping to drive the West Midlands’ position as a powerhouse for innovation, which is in turn supporting growth in the local economy.