Our role in the region
Our role in the region
We're a forward-facing University supporting the:
- economic growth,
- social growth
- and cultural growth of our region
We're making it a better place for people who study, live and work here and more sustainable for future generations.
We're working with partners across the West Midlands to address challenges that have a direct impact on our region by supporting:
Our world class research is making a real difference to people living here in Coventry & Warwickshire.
People
We’re supporting local people to access life-changing opportunities through raising aspirations, education and helping local people in our region into employment
Economy
We’re supporting our local economy to thrive by creating opportunities for businesses and industries in our region to grow and develop.
Communities
We want our local communities to share the benefits of our place in the region, making it a better place to live, work and visit.
Culture and Sport
Our region is home to a vibrant culture, from the heritage of Coventry to the diversity of Birmingham. We encourage our communities to support and engage in cultural activities, both on and off campus helping to make our region a healthy and vibrant place.
Environment
We’re playing our part in tackling the climate emergency in our region. Building on our existing research and education programmes and our connections to industry and society.
Our impact
Read about our economic impact in the region, our social impact and personal stories from people in our region who have been positively impacted by the University.
Events
Material Worlds exhibition (9 Oct - 15 December)
Visit our latest free exhibition - curated by artist Caroline Achaintre, the artists in Material Worlds take the everyday, intimate and accessible qualities of textiles to create artworks that are theatrical, bold, unsettling and humorous.
Workshop Wednesdays at Warwick Arts Centre (2 Oct - 24 Dec 2024)
A series of free workshops, open to everyone 1.30-4pm every Wednesday during term time.
No need to book, all materials provided, free and open to all.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Resonate year-round events programme
Resonate is a year-round programme of inspiring and interactive events for all ages to spark ideas, curiosity and creativity across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Reshape, Refresh, Renew
As the landscape continues to evolve, it's an ideal time to reshape, refresh and renew our "Excellence with Purpose" 2030 strategy. This renewed vision will not only elevate our future goals, it will also reaffirm our commitment to making a positive, lasting impact for years to come. Here we will review our achievements and commit ourselves to a series of goals.