Regional News
University of Warwick welcomes 250 creatives for Future Works III
The University of Warwick opened its doors to 250 creative and cultural professionals for Future Works III, Coventry’s annual gathering for the city’s creative community.
University of Warwick brings interactive science and experiments to Coventry’s young people
On Thursday 19 February, young people from across Coventry had the opportunity to explore science, technology, and digital innovation when the University of Warwick hosted ‘Science Night!’ at Cheylesmore Community Centre.
Village volunteers take centre stage in new Warwick research project
A major new national study led by the University of Warwick is set to uncover the true economic and wellbeing impact of the thousands of volunteers who bring theatre, music, dance, and comedy to village halls and rural communities across England.
Warwick climbs to record high in European rankings
The University of Warwick has moved up five places in the latest QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 to a record high position of 17th.
Warwick to welcome thousands of student athletes for Midlands university finals
University of Warwick is to co-host the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Conference Finals across the 2025–26 and 2026–27 seasons.
Warwick wins new funding to catalyse devolved cultural policy making
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme has announced the results of the 2026 Co-Lab Policy Network Awards: an ambitious intervention to reorientate place-based cultural policymaking in a new context of UK devolution and the UK Government Missions.
Patient recruitment begins for major real-world digital weight management study
A new University of Warwick study evaluating W8Buddy, a digital specialist weight management service, has started patient recruitment, potentially offering a solution to improve access to obesity care across the NHS.
University of Warwick’s University Explorers programme Highly Commended at national awards
Looked-after children from Coventry, Warwickshire, and Solihull are discovering university life through the University Explorers programme at the University of Warwick, which was Highly Commended at the national HELOA Awards for its outstanding work introducing young people to higher education.
University of Warwick to award honorary degrees to leading figures in medicine, the arts, and industry
John Bernard, Coventry Poet Laureate 2023-2025, among those recognised with honorary degrees.
University of Warwick launches spin-out VerIQ Limited, a new medtech clinical trials accelerator
Formed in partnership with University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, the University of Warwick has announced the launch of a new spin-out company, VerIQ Limited, to transform how medical device and health technology clinical trials are designed, initiated and delivered across the UK.
Developing the UK’s engineering and manufacturing talent
A delegation from Skills EnglandLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) visited Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, to see how it’s helping to prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
60 trees, 60 years: Explore Warwick’s anniversary trail
To mark its 60th anniversary, the University of Warwick has created a special tree trail across its campus. The trail features 60 trees, each carefully chosen and planted by staff to reflect personal stories, memories, and connections to life at Warwick.
Warwick Medical School launches new Community First Responder scheme
Warwick Medical School (WMS) has officially launched its Community First Responder (CFR) scheme, part of the wider regional scheme led by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust (WMAS).
University of Warwick showcases Coventry’s digital inclusion and tech reuse success at Houses of Parliament
A parliamentary event has highlighted the University of Warwick’s pivotal role in tackling digital poverty and reducing electronic waste across Coventry.
Warwick Arts Centre expands its popular volunteer programme
This season, the Arts Centre has welcomed a new wave of volunteers following an overwhelming response from more than a hundred applicants, highlighting the popularity of the programme.
“Arts and humanities scholarship is not an ornament”: Midlands universities call for coordinated action to reframe value and secure the future
A group of senior academic leaders, including the University of Warwick’s Vice-Provost of the Faculty of Arts, Rachel Moseley, have called for renewed advocacy for the economic, cultural and civic value of arts and humanities.
Warwick marks 60 years with its largest ever Alumni Reunion
On Saturday 22 November, the University opened its doors to alumni, friends and family for its largest ever Alumni Reunion Weekend – a major event honouring six decades of Warwick’s history.
University of Warwick and Belgrade Theatre join forces to explore community co-creation
The 3.5-year research project will examine how ‘co-creation’ – a collaborative process in which artists, cultural institutions, and community members share creative control – can bring artists and local communities together into a mutually beneficial two-way partnership.
Warwick empowers local pupils to become Mental Health Champions
School pupils from across Coventry came together at the University of Warwick on Thursday 20 November for a special event aimed at supporting young people to develop skills and confidence in promoting mental health among their peers.
Global Illuminations Procession returns in a grand spectacle of light
The University of Warwick’s Global Illuminations Procession returned to campus this week, bringing together a record-breaking number of students to celebrate cultural diversity and foster community connections. As part of the University’s 60th anniversary, the event offered students a platform to share their cultural traditions and learn from one another.