Success for Department at the Research Celebration Awards 2026
Success for Department at the Research Celebration Awards 2026
Friday 27 Mar 2026Dr Bhaskar Chakravorty and the CAGE Research Centre's schools projectLink opens in a new window, in partnership with Discover Economics, were among the winners in this year’s Research Celebrations Awards.
The awards are organised to recognise the individuals and teams whose contributions drive Warwick’s research excellence. Nominations were invited at the end of Term 1 and the awards ceremony took place on Monday 23rd March, launching Warwick’s Research Culture WeekLink opens in a new window.
Dr Bhaskar Chakravorty was a winner in the Research Impact category. This category celebrates individuals and/or teams who have made significant contributions to achieving Research Impact at Warwick.
Bhaskar was nominated for the impact of his work in partnership with the State Livelihood Promotion Societies of the Government of Bihar (BRLPS) and Jharkhand (JSLPS) in India, evaluating and making recommendations for changes to a large-scale vocational training programme which supports disadvantaged rural youth into the labour market.
Reflecting on his award success, Bhaskar said:
“I’m very grateful for this recognition. My work is a collaborative endeavour between many partners, which will make a real difference to young people in rural India. It’s wonderful to see my contribution recognised with a Research Impact award.”
The CAGE Research Centre received an award in the Research Communications, Storytelling & Publicity category. This category recognises the achievements of individuals and/or teams in research-led public engagement.
CAGE was nominated for the team’s ongoing project with Discover Economics, which has developed a suite of bespoke videos and teaching resources to help schools broaden the appeal of economics and attract young people from under-represented groups.
The resources include contributions from renowned experts such as Nobel Prize winner and Warwick economics alumni James Robinson, who explores the long term effects of colonialism on economies today. Since the pilot in 2023, 13 explainer videos have been created using CAGE’s expertise. The teaching materials and videos have been shared widely through the partnership’s networks with almost 62,000 views online.
Commenting on the award, Sam McLoughlin, Senior Campaign Manager for the RES Discover Economics project, said:
"The school project with CAGE is now in its third year and I am delighted that the work has been recognised through this award. The project has enabled us to reach groups of young people who might not ordinarily see themselves embarking on a career in economics."
Head of Department Jeremy Smith said:
"Many congratulations to Bhaskar and to our colleagues in CAGE on these thoroughly well‑deserved awards. Their work exemplifies the best of Warwick Economics—research that is rigorous, collaborative, and genuinely transformative in the wider world. We are immensely proud of their achievements and the impact they continue to make."
- For more about the awards and a full list of 2026 nominees and winners, visit https://warwick.ac.uk/research/research-culture-at-warwick/celebration-event/2026Link opens in a new window
- PHOTO - Sam McLoughlin presenting at a recent CAGE/Discover Economics schools event.