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The event marked the launch of a new report published by the Academy of Social Sciences, in partnership with eight Midlands-based universities.

We are delighted to offer two PhD scholarships linked to these two important topics:

1. Intercultural research on diversity in professional contexts

2. Linguistic Bias in Large Language Model Artificial Intelligence

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Diversity in Data Visualization (Diverse CDT) is a pioneering, fully funded four-year PhD programme jointly delivered by City St George’s, University of London and the University of Warwick.

Applications for PhD studentships with Diverse CDT are now open for 2026 entry.

We have rolling deadlines across several months and the first deadline for submitting an application is 4pm, GMT on 30th January 2026.

Further details here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/cim/apply-to-study/phd-programmes/diverse-cdt/

We are delighted to share some positive results we have received from National Student Survey 2022.

Marking its 25th anniversary, the student led Warwick Economics Summit (WES) returned in February with its most ambitious edition to date, bringing together world-renowned economists, policymakers, and industry leaders for a weekend of debate, insight, and global exchange.

This year’s Summit welcomed a record 550 in person delegates, including 320 attendees from 30 universities worldwide, reflecting its status as one of Europe’s leading student run academic conferences.

A highlight of the programme was a keynote address from Philippe Aghion, recipient of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, who discussed the latest developments in growth theory and the dynamics of creative destruction. His lecture offered delegates a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the field’s most influential contemporary thinkers.

The Summit also marked the return of its debate panel format, with speakers examining the resurgence of protectionist policies and their consequences for domestic industries. The session prompted lively discussion among delegates and provided a platform for contrasting perspectives on one of today’s most contested economic issues.

Across the weekend, students welcomed an outstanding line-up of international speakers, including:

• Dr Kao Kim Hourn (Secretary General of ASEAN),
• Jon Slade (CEO of the Financial Times),
• Anna Manz (CFO of Nestlé),
• Erna Solberg (Former Prime Minister of Norway),
• Nathan Sheets (Chief Economist at Citi),
• Anacláudia Rossbach (Executive Director of UN Habitat)
• Oleksandra Matviichuk (2022 Nobel Peace Prize laureate).

Their contributions spanned geopolitics, financial leadership, sustainability, and human rights, offering delegates a truly interdisciplinary experience.

The Summit also attracted attention beyond campus, with Reuters and Bloomberg providing media coverage of the event.

Elissa Saygin (BSc Economics), one of the WES 2026 Overall Coordinators, alongside Mathew Johnson (BSc Economics) and Adam Tan (PPE), commented on behalf of the whole WES Team:

"It has been an absolute privilege to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team of students to bring the 25th Anniversary edition of WES to life. At its heart, WES has always been about bridging the gap between the leaders of today and the change-makers of tomorrow, and this year we were proud to push that mission further than ever before. From the calibre of our speakers and sponsors to the record number of delegates and media engagement, this milestone edition reflects not only the strength of our vision, but the collective effort of 68 individuals who have worked tirelessly to make it a reality. Leading this team has been both inspiring and deeply rewarding."

The Department congratulates the WES student committee for delivering an outstanding conference that continues to elevate Warwick’s global reputation for student leadership, intellectual ambition, and international engagement.

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Warwick Economics Summit 2026

Warwick ESRC DTP New Year's Social happening on Wednesday 4th February 2026.

IER is delighted to celebrate the graduation of Dr Gianni Anelli-Lopez, who took part in the University of Warwick’s January 2026 commencement ceremony. Gianni completed his PhD under the supervision of Professor Terence Hogarth and Dr Jeisson Cardenas Rubio, with his dissertation titled “A multidimensional approach to measuring skill shortages: insights from the Chilean labour market.”

Asha Herten-Crabb has published a new paper in Review of International Political Economy: ‘Don’t come with your lessons in morality’: ontological imperialism and the MERCOSUR-EU intellectual property negotiations.

We are delighted to announce that Keith Ansell-Pearson, Emeritus professor in the philosophy department, has published a new book titled Nietzsche’s Earthbound Wisdom. The book is an incisive exploration of Nietzsche as a bold, visionary poet-philosopher, and reflects Keith’s expertise and dedication to the field.

Published by Chicago press, the book is now available here

Congratulations to Keith on this significant achievement!

The Department of Sociology are delighted to announce that Professor Claire Blencowe has been selected to receive a prestigious Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council. The grant, worth £1.8 million, will enable her to lead a 5-year, cross-continental, cross-faith investigation of the role of religious authority in extractive industry struggles.

The University of Warwick’s Centre for Teacher Education (CTE) has received a glowing report following a recent Ofsted inspection, highlighting the exceptional quality of training and support provided to its teaching trainees. The inspection report underscores the University’s commitment to nurturing future educators who are well-prepared and passionate about their careers.