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 Vice-Chancellor honoured alongside Pauline Black and Mark Robins with Coventry Award of Merit
High Sheriff honours University of Warwick Professor
Business and university leaders unite in calls for new Industrial Strategy to remove barriers to growth
Science and technology come to life at Warwick’s Resonate Festival
PowerHouseGames returns to The University of Warwick for third consecutive year
Events
Unlocking the Power of Positive Action
Tuesday 1 April 2025, 2-3pm, Online
Despite being a legally permitted tool under the Equality Act 2010, positive action remains underutilised by employers due to fear, uncertainty, and confusion about its application. Find out more and register to join.
There's lots to take part in across campus this Easter - if you're looking for family-friendly activities or ways to keep children entertained, here's everything you need to know.
Warwickshire Youth Conference 2025 - 25 April
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 Future is Today: Prints and The University of Warwick, 1965 to Now
The University of Warwick will celebrate its 60th anniversary with The Future is Today, a landmark exhibition at Warwick Arts Centre’s Mead Gallery. Opens Thursday 16 January. A special 60th anniversary print has been commissioned by Coventry artist Ben Sanderson.
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.
