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Partnership established with Uzbekistan funding body
Warwick has signed an agreement with the “El Yurt Umidi” Foundation that will enable more talented Uzbek students to study at Warwick and support capacity building in Uzbek government priority areas.
Warwick Celebrates European Collaboration as Host of the Guild of Research-Intensive Universities General Assembly
The University of Warwick proudly hosted the General Assembly of the Guild of Research-Intensive European Universities on 23-24 October 2025, marking a key moment in its 60th Anniversary year. As a founding member of the Guild in 2016, Warwick has consistently championed European collaboration and continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of research and education across the continent.
Warwick Celebrates Five Years of EUTOPIA Connected Communities
The University of Warwick is celebrating five years of transformative collaboration through the EUTOPIA alliance, a significant milestone in its commitment to challenge-led education and inclusive internationalisation across Europe.
Makerere University Delegation Visits Warwick to Strengthen Research and Innovation Ties
The University of Warwick recently hosted a high-level delegation from Makerere University, Uganda, in a visit focused on advancing strategic collaboration in research and innovation.
The delegation engaged in a series of meetings with Warwick’s senior leadership, including representatives from International Strategy and Relations, the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and the Research and Impact Services team. Discussions covered a wide range of topics, from research funding and governance to industry partnerships, research commercialisation and talent development.
Forging Global Futures: Warwick hosts Interdisciplinary Symposium with WashU
The University of Warwick recently hosted the Warwick–WashU Symposium, a full-day event that brought together academic leaders and scholars from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) and the University of Warwick for a vibrant exchange of ideas.
Investing in Europe's next generation: The Guild's reaction to the Commission's Erasmus+ proposal
The Guild welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for the Erasmus+ programme (2028–34), published in July 2025. While the proposal marks an important step forward, The Guild urges the Commission to address several critical issues to ensure the programme’s success.
Saudi Arabia and University of Warwick agree new partnership on jobs and skills
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) and the University of Warwick’s Institute for Employment Research (IER) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the GREAT Futures Leadership Summit in London, formalising a partnership to support labour market development under the UK’s modern Industrial Strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
Appointment Announcement: Professor Virinder Kalra Named Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (South and Central Asia, Middle East)
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Virinder Kalra as Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (South and Central Asia, Middle East), effective 1st October 2025.
Warwick Deepens International Engagement Across Hong Kong, Macau, and Shenzhen
As part of the University of Warwick’s commitment to deepening international collaboration and advancing its global strategy, a Warwick delegation led by Professor Michael Scott, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International), spent a week of meaningful engagement in the Greater Bay Area of China. The visit included key stops in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Shenzhen, reflecting Warwick’s strategic focus on building meaningful partnerships across Asia.
ERC awards Warwick researchers with prestigious next-generation funding
Dr Hannes Houck (Chemistry) and Dr João Monteiro (Life Sciences) have been awarded €1.5 million starting grants by the European Research Council (ERC). This funding, part of a €761 million initiative, empowers visionary talents to establish independent teams and pursue groundbreaking research across Europe.