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Joint statement: A stronger Europe needs a properly funded Erasmus+
Together with sixteen other European higher education organisations, we have issued a joint statementLink opens in a new window where we call on EU policymakers to ensure that at least €60 billion are allocated to Erasmus+ in the ongoing negotiations for the next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034.
EUTOPIA Week @ Ca'Foscari, Venice
Hosted by Università Ca' Foscari Venezia from 1 to 5 December 2025, the final EUTOPIA Week of the year offered an exceptional opportunity to build alignment, strengthen collaboration, and collectively imagine the next generation of European universities.
Statement on the UK rejoining Erasmus+
As one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities, and UKCISA Institution of the Year 2025, the University of Warwick warmly welcomes the agreement for the UK to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. This is a transformative step forward for international education, collaboration, and mobility.
Professor Claire Blencowe Awarded Prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant to study the role of religion in power struggles over mining
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
Professor Stuart Croft had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Inigo Lambertini, Ambassador of the Italian Republic, to the University of Warwick
The visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen the longstanding ties between Warwick and Italy, reflecting a shared commitment to academic excellence, cultural exchange, and international collaboration.
28 Nov. 2025 - Book Launch: "Reforming Art in Renaissance Venice" - Mary Louise Lilywhite
On 28th November 2025 at 6pm, the Warwick Venice Centre is pleased to welcome Marie-Louise Lilywhite (Keble College, Oxford; Warwick Alumna (PhD 2013) for the launch of her new book Reforming Art in Renaissance Venice. The talk will be followed by a Q&A led by Warwick Art Historians and Historians, along with a drinks reception and a chance to meet the author.
R&I moonshots for a competitive and resilient society
In response to the Commission’s proposal to launch moonshot projects for the next Horizon Europe programme (FP10), The Guild proposes four societal moonshots which address interdisciplinary challenges and align technological progress with societal welfare
Warwick Strengthens Ties with Hong Kong Polytechnic University
On 20 November, the University of Warwick welcomed a distinguished delegation from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), led by President Jin-Guang Teng. The visit was hosted by Warwick Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart Croft, who welcomed the opportunity to mark and strengthen the partnership that has connected the two institutions for 39 years.
University of Warwick named UKCISA International Institution of the Year
Warwick has been awarded the prestigious Institution of the Year Award at the UKCISA #WeAreInternational Awards 2025, where the finalists and winners were selected from over 420 nominations from 120 institutions.
Global Illuminations Procession returns in a grand spectacle of light
The University of Warwick’s Global Illuminations Procession returned to campus this week, bringing together a record-breaking number of students to celebrate cultural diversity and foster community connections. As part of the University’s 60th anniversary, the event offered students a platform to share their cultural traditions and learn from one another.