Regional News

The University of Warwick has today unveiled plans to enhance its Social Sciences offering as part of its Connect Programme. By investing in Social Sciences, these plans will further strengthen the University’s reputation and contribution to addressing the most pressing global and societal challenges through meaningful collaboration.

The University of Warwick welcomed the community to campus on Saturday 31 May for a day of hands-on exploration, creativity and performance at the Resonate Festival of Arts and Culture.

The University of Warwick has been named as the number one university in the West Midlands in the 2026 Complete University Guide.

A powerful new community film project from The University of Warwick is inviting LGBTQIA+ people in the Midlands with a terminal diagnosis, and those close to them, to share their stories on camera.

A powerful evening of conversation, performance and reflection took place on Thursday 29 May at Leamington Town Hall, as part of The University of Warwick’s Resonate Festival.

The University of Warwick continued to celebrate its 60th Anniversary, hosting its Resonate Roadshow Day Out: Seeds, Soil and Sustainability event at the Innovation Campus in Stratford-Upon-Avon. The sell-out event drew alumni, staff, students and local residents, all of whom were eager to explore the true transformational spirit of the University.

The University of Warwick, in collaboration with Warwick Arts Centre and the Canley community, is pleased to announce the return of the annual Canley Parade and Big Lunch on Saturday 7 June 2025.

The award-winning VR celebration of Acid House ‘In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats’ is coming back to Coventry, the spiritual home of rave, as part of The University of Warwick’s 60th celebrations.

A major new economic report shows that the West Midlands has the potential to create nearly 100,000 new jobs and deliver an extra £6.5 billion to the UK economy annually by 2035 - cementing its role as one of the most important regions in the UK.

The Arden Health Partnership has officially been launched between The University of Warwick, Coventry University and five local NHS organisations to improve health outcomes and tackle health inequalities across the region and beyond.

As part of its 60th-anniversary celebrations, The University of Warwick has honoured the Clayton family, the original custodians of the land upon which the University now stands, with a permanent plaque at Tocil.

Around 100 young people from across Warwickshire came together at The University of Warwick on Friday 25 April for the Warwickshire Youth Conference: Shaping Tomorrow Together – a dynamic, youth-led event focused on empowerment, creativity, and community.

Published in The Lancet, findings from The Big Baby Trial led by The University of Warwick, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) and the Perinatal Institute, provides crucial new information to help women choose how to safely deliver babies suspected to be large for their age.

Creative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands are being offered grants of up to £10,000 to bring innovative ideas to life, as part of the newly launched CreaTech Frontiers creative industries cluster. 

Young people facing disadvantage from Lea Hall and the surrounding areas will have a significantly enhanced opportunity to attend higher education, thanks to a new children’s education centre.

A brand-new poetry collection inspired by ground breaking research at The University of Warwick has been launched as part of the University’s 60th celebrations.

Students at The University of Warwick School of Law have won the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Award for 'Best Contribution by a Team of Students'. As part of the School Tasking programme, Warwick Law students delivered fortnightly sessions at six local primary schools.

This May, step into three powerful artistic worlds as The University of Warwick’s Mead Gallery presents new exhibitions by internationally acclaimed artists Mao Ishikawa and Mike Silva, and an exciting interactive presentation curated by their Youth Leadership Collective. Running from 1 May to 22 June 2025 at Warwick Arts Centre, the exhibitions offer compelling reflections on memory, identity, and the places we call home.

The University of Warwick is celebrating its 60th anniversary in style with a bold, neon-infused legacy project created in partnership with artist David Speed. The Retreat to CreateLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window project will see David immerse himself in campus life, meeting students, staff, and the local community.

Staff and students from across WMG at the University of Warwick had another busy, fun-packed British Science Week, taking part in a total of 11 special STEM events reaching out to more than 1,500 young scientists, teachers, and families.

The University of Warwick’s bold vision for new world-leading STEM facilities has taken a significant step forward with Kier appointed as the preferred lead contractor to deliver Phase 1 of the project. The programme will strengthen the regional economy by creating more than 1,500 construction-related jobs over the lifetime of the project.

WMG at The University of Warwick is proud to announce the launch of the JLR-WMG Supply Chain Innovation Hub. Working in partnership with luxury automotive manufacturer JLR, the hub is aground-breaking research and industry collaboration aimed at developing innovative and best-in-class supply chain solutions.

Socially disadvantaged and homeless performers from Underground Lights community theatre group in Coventry have been exploring a range of new creative skills on a collaboration project with The University of Warwick.

Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Warwick, has been honoured with the Coventry Award of Merit in recognition of his contributions to higher education, inclusive economic growth, and community engagement in the city.

Nadine Holdsworth, Professor of Theatre and Performance at The University of Warwick, was presented with the High Sheriff’s award at a special ceremony last night (19 March), where her achievements were celebrated in style, alongside other worthy recipients from across the region.

Business leaders and research-intensive Russell Group universities have today set out recommendations for government to ensure the new Industrial Strategy removes barriers to growth that have hindered the UK’s productivity and competitiveness for over a decade.

The University of Warwick recently welcomed hundreds of visitors for the Resonate Festival of Science and Technology, a celebration designed to spark curiosity and inspire future generations in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths).

The third PowerHouseGames was held at the Sports and Wellness Hub at The University of Warwick on Thursday 27 February 2025, showcasing inclusive sport.

Ambitious plans to deliver a world-class HealthTech Campus and focal point for the region’s thriving HealthTech sector are forging ahead as The University of Warwick, Arden Cross Ltd and Muse, the nationwide placemaker, have reached agreement to enter Head of Terms.

Business professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders from the region gathered at the innovative University of Warwick Esports Centre in February for Coventry & Warwickshire Champions’ Next Generation event, to hear from three young entrepreneurs, who shared their journeys, from their education through to building their own successful businesses.

The ongoing partnership between Child Friendly Warwickshire and the University of Warwick sees children and young people contribute to organising the upcoming Warwickshire youth conference.

The magnet, which has been funded by a £17 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) grant, has been craned into a purpose-built new facility on 15th February. The new facility is being constructed by Coventry-headquartered contractor Deeley Construction with support from Quantem as PM, EA, and QS.