News and Events

Step into a world of possibilities by meeting top graduate employers and joining talks and workshops designed to give you real insight into your future career options. This event is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Location: Panorama Suite, Rootes Building

Congratulations to Rebecca Morris, Reader in Education Studies (SELCS), on the publication of her latest paper, Understanding teacher recruitment and retention across the UK: A ‘home international’ comparison.

Drawing on policy analysis, national data, and interviews with stakeholders across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the research explores how different parts of the UK are responding to ongoing teacher recruitment and retention challenges. The findings highlight both the complexity of teacher supply issues and the varied approaches being taken to teacher training, recruitment, and early-career support.

Importantly, the paper argues for greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the four nations, alongside a stronger evidence base for policy and practice. At a time when attracting and retaining talented teachers remains a key priority across the sector, this research makes a timely and valuable contribution to the debate.

Congratulations to Rebecca on this important publication.

Read the paper here: https://bera-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/rev3.70212

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.

The Department of Economics is pleased to launch the Rebalancing Economics Scholarship, a new initiative for students joining our MSc Economics programmes in 2027/28. Funded through Warwick’s philanthropic Set the Pace campaign, the scholarship will support talented female British students who wish to progress to postgraduate study in economics.

The scholarship has been established in response to the continued under-representation of women in economics. National evidence highlights a persistent gender imbalance across the discipline, and this is reflected in our MSc Economics programmes. The new scholarship forms part of our commitment to rebalancing participation in economics and encouraging more women to pursue advanced study in the subject.

Recipients will receive a full tuition fee scholarship, alongside opportunities to engage in networking, mentoring and career development activities designed to support women in economics. By reducing financial barriers to postgraduate study, the initiative aims to help create a more diverse and representative pipeline of future economists.

Professor Jeremy Smith, Head of Department of Economics said:

“We are committed to ensuring that talented students from all backgrounds can thrive in economics. Thanks to the generosity of supporters of Warwick’s Set the Pace campaign, the Rebalancing Economics Scholarship will help more women continue their economics education at postgraduate level, while supporting our wider efforts to improve gender balance within the discipline. We hope this initiative will encourage the next generation of female economists to pursue advanced study and fulfil their ambitions.”

Applications are now open for the MSc programmes which offer a strong foundation for varied career pathways:

• MSc Economics
• MSc Economics and International Financial Economics
• MSc Economics and Data Science
• MSc Behavioural and Economics Science (Economics)
• MSc Economics and Environmental Policy

Prospective students can find full details of the scholarship, eligibility criteria and application process on our MSc Scholarship 2027/28 page.

Other MSc Economics scholarships for 2027/28 are also available.

Details of more successes for our students

The Institute for Employment Research (IER) is seeking to appoint an outstanding Research Fellow to strengthen its employment and labour markets research. We are looking for a labour economist or other social scientist possessing high level quantitative skills who wants to undertake rigorous research addressing important labour market and related public policy questions.

The role provides an opportunity to develop your own area of research expertise while contributing to IER's wider programme of policy relevant employment and labour market research.

Read more about the role at the University of Warwick website.

The deadline for applying is Sunday, 1st November 2026 at 11:59pm (UK time).

Professor Sharifah Sekalala launched the prestigious 2026/27 Cutting-Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice Guest Lecture series at the LSE earlier this month with her lecture on 'The Role of the Law in African Health Data Futures'.

The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) is delighted to announce an outstanding set of results in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026. PAIS has been ranked among the top two Russell Group Politics departments for the eleventh year in a row, including eight years at No. 1. In this year's survey, PAIS was ranked 1st in the Russell Group, while significantly increasing our scores across every category. * **

The University of Warwick’s Philosophy Department has risen to 38th place globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, marking a significant leap in its international standing. Philosophy is one of ten Warwick subjects now ranked in the global top 50, reflecting strong performance across teaching and research.

University leaders highlighted that this year’s improved rankings underscore the department’s growing global reputation and its commitment to high‑impact scholarship. The climb also contributes to Warwick’s strongest overall subject‑ranking performance since 2020, showcasing broad excellence across its academic disciplines. Read the full story here

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.