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New Deputy Chairs of Faculty

The Faculty of SEM is delighted to announce that David Davies has been appointed as Deputy Chair of Faculty (External Relations), and Georgia Kremmyda has been appointed as his successor in the role of Deputy Chair of Faculty (Education).

Tue 20 Feb 2024, 12:09

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Digitally Empowering Young People: The Podcast

“Digitally Empowering Young People: The Podcast” is a ground-breaking podcast series hosted by Dr. Roxanne BibizadehLink opens in a new window.

In this inaugural series, we delve into the pressing issue of technology-assisted child sexual abuse material, focusing particularly on the misleading term “self-generated”, which problematically places the blame on the victim. Through this series, we aim to raise awareness and spark vital conversations among educators, parents/carers, law enforcement agencies and professionals working with young people.

Each episode features a distinguished expert voice, offering invaluable insights and perspectives on this critical issue. Contributors include esteemed organisations such as the Internet Watch Foundation, Marie Collins Foundation, National Policing Vulnerable Knowledge and Practice Programme, Parent Zone, Kent County Council, and Voice Box.

Our final episode is created especially for young people, providing them with essential information and resources to navigate the digital landscape safely and responsibly.

To listen to our podcast series, visit us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OANje22oUK5X641ACmxZOLink opens in a new window

For more information about this project and to stay updated on our latest initiatives, please visit our website: www.deyp.orgLink opens in a new window

We’re proud to announce that this project is funded by the ESRC IAA.


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Warwick Academics contribute to The Maths Manifesto

Warwick Statistics' academics contributed to The Maths Manifesto launched at The Maths Summit attended by leaders in academia, industry, education & politics.

Thu 14 Mar 2024, 10:09 | Tags: ASRU, Impact and/or Engagement

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Women in Chemistry Roundtable Discussion 2024

The Women in Chemistry Roundtable Discussion marked its third annual event with a diverse panel comprising academic colleagues and Warwick alumni.

Mon 18 Mar 2024, 14:50 | Tags: news people Women in Chemistry

Life Sciences News Read more from Life Sciences News

Life Sciences retains Athena Swan Silver Award in recognition of progress on gender equality

We are delighted to announce that the School of Life Sciences (SLS) has successfully renewed its Athena Swan Silver Award. The award recognises the progress made by the School towards the goal of addressing gender inequalities and embedding an inclusive culture.

Find out more.

(March 2024)

Mon 18 Mar 2024, 12:49 | Tags: Athena SWAN

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University of Warwick technology helps solve over 300 murder cases

Over 300 murder cases have been solved over the last decade using cutting edge 3D imaging technology from WMG at the University of Warwick.

The technology, which can produce images with resolutions 1000 times more detailed than a hospital CT scan, has been used in murder cases by 30 police forces across the UK to view injuries in incredibly high detail.

Professor Mark Williams with WMP's Detective Superintendent, Mark PayneThis has helped to convict the guilty, as well as prove innocence. The technology is so advanced that it can show the difference between a wound inflicted with force, versus the typical profile of one delivered by natural causes. Cases have included strangulation, stabbing, blunt force trauma and bone fractures.

The technology was first used in 2014 when West Midlands Police approached WMG’s Professor Mark Williams. They asked him to help with their investigation into the grisly Birmingham canal murder, where a body was discovered in a suitcase in a Birmingham canal.

Professor Williams comments: “We were able to help the Police by examining a charred piece of evidence thought to contain human bone.

“We discovered that it was a perfect jigsaw fit to another piece of bone in the suitcase, and, using the very high-resolution scanning technology, we were able to show the tool marks on both pieces in micro scale (one 50th of a millimetre).

“These matched the characteristics expected for the type of saw the offender had disposed of, alongside the victim.”

This microscopic level of detail led to the conviction of murderer Lorenzo Simon, who was jailed for 19 years.

This marked the start of a productive research partnership for WMG with West Midlands Police, who have now used the technology in dozens of murder cases. Now, 30 police forces in the country have used the cutting-edge technology.

The technology has also been used in other high-profile cases, including to rule out foul play. In one case where a 64-year-old had fallen, 3D model printing of the skull of the deceased showed exact matches with the geometry of the doorhandle, suggesting a fall. This resulted in the cause of death being ruled as accidental.

The high-resolution scans were also used to help convict Tipton murderers Nathan Maynard-Ellis and David Leesley, who dismembered their victim. The scans helped prove the deliberate nature of their behaviour after their crime, including the direction and variation of their cuts. Both were convicted and will serve a life sentence.

Read more about WMG’s Metrology and 3D Imaging research here: Metrology and 3D Imaging (warwick.ac.uk)

Fri 15 Mar 2024, 11:31 | Tags: HVM Catapult Metrology Research

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Warwick student wins best presentation at UG conference

Andi Hani wins best presentation at TMT'24 conference.

Tue 12 Mar 2024, 16:14 | Tags: Prize

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Professor Kate Seers achieves prestigious NIHR Senior Investigator Award

We are delighted to announce that Professor Kate Seers, Director of Warwick Research in Nursing, and Deputy Head of Warwick Applied Health (Research) at WMS has received a highly sought after NIHR Senior Investigator award

Fri 15 Mar 2024, 13:54 | Tags: news HealthSciences

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