Departmental news

Our final-year medical students had an invaluable opportunity to deepen their understanding of a wide range of rheumatology conditions recently through a direct patient interaction day of teaching.

WMG marked a milestone in the University of Warwick’s 60th anniversary by welcoming alumni from across the globe back to campus for a special event celebrating the department’s 45th anniversary.

The gathering, hosted by Professor Kerry Kirwan, Dean of WMG, who is also an alumnus of the department, brought together graduates to reflect on WMG’s evolution, global reach, and vision for the future.

Alumni were offered a firsthand look at WMG’s cutting-edge research and student-led projects. Presentations included Professor Siddartha Khastgir, Head of Safe Autonomy, on sustainable mobility and autonomous systems; and Chief Engineer Dr James Meredith, who showcased WMG’s hydrogen-powered race car fuelled by sewage, Waste2RaceLink opens in a new window.

Students from Warwick Moto, Warwick Racing, and the Warwick Submarine team also explained more about their projects and the hands-on, industry-focused learning that continues to define the WMG experience. Alumni were invited to share memories of projects, teamwork, and late nights whilst, reconnecting with colleagues and former classmates.

A mobile laboratory bringing bio-robotics, AI, prosthetics, and digital healthcare directly to communities (www.BionicsBus.org).

On 26th November, the Science Concourse was buzzing with activity as we held our 3rd annual Festive Research Showcase for the Department of Chemistry.

Prof Greg Challis has been award The Kitasato Microbial Chemistry Medal - an annual award presented by the Kitasato Institute and Kitasato University in Japan since 1973 in recognition of outstanding research in the field of microbial chemistry.

On Saturday 22 November 2025, the Department of Economics proudly marked a major milestone: 60 years of Warwick Economics. As part of the University’s Alumni Reunion Day, we welcomed alumni, staff, and friends back to campus for an afternoon of reflection, discussion, and celebration.

The event, held in the Oculus, brought together around 100 alumni alongside current and former members of the Department. Under the theme “Past, Present and Future”, attendees explored the evolution of economics at Warwick, shared memorable moments from teaching and research, and looked ahead to the challenges and opportunities shaping the discipline.

Opening the celebration, Head of Department Professor Jeremy Smith highlighted the significance of the occasion:

“This afternoon is more than a celebration of time passed. It is a celebration of the people, ideas, and values that have shaped this department into one of the most respected centres of economic thought and research in the world. As we mark this 60th anniversary, we do so with deep gratitude — for your continued engagement, for your support of future generations, and for the legacy you help us uphold. Thank you for being here and thank you for being part of our story.”

 

A highlight of the programme was the panel discussion, moderated by Professor Robin Naylor, Deputy Head of Department (Staffing), featuring distinguished voices from our community:

• Professor Bishnupriya Gupta – Research Director of CAGE and Co-Editor of the Journal of Economic History
• Professor Mark Harrison – Emeritus Professor and former Head of Department (2005–2008)
• Alan Roe – Honorary Professorial Fellow and former Head of Department (1983–1986)
• Geoff Renshaw – Honorary Research Fellow
• Sukrita Chatterji – (BSc Economics, Politics and International Studies, 2012), Head of Client Strategy and Analytics, Investment Banking, Barclays

Their insights sparked lively discussion on Warwick’s academic journey and the future of economics in an ever-changing global landscape.

Following the panel, guests enjoyed drinks and networking, reconnecting with old friends and forging new connections across generations of Warwick economists.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this special occasion, and to our panellists for sharing their expertise and experiences. Your contributions made the celebration truly memorable.

Here’s to the next 60 years of innovation, collaboration, and impact at Warwick Economics.

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In the main photo from left to right: Robin Naylor, Geoff Renshaw, Mark Harrison, Alan Roe, Bishnupriya Gupta, Sukrita Chatterji.

Note: the video recording from the event will be shared with our Warwick Alumni community via the next alumni newsletter.

Last week's Charity Bake Off, organised by Emma Davis, raised £144.50 for Princess Alice Hospice and saw Yiping Zhang win Star Baker for her delicious Basque cheesecake. We’ll be in the atrium Thurs 27th at 12:30 for Biscuit Week…

2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the partnership between WMG and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). Initiated in 1990, the partnership was the first of its kind in WMG history and remains an exemplary model of international academic collaboration.

To mark this milestone, representatives from both institutions came together for a special celebration dinner at PolyU. The event honoured two anniversaries: 35 years of the Integrated Graduate Development Scheme (IGDS), which marked WMG’s first-ever overseas programme, and 65 years of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE), the PolyU department that helped start it all.

The Alan Turing Institute has been awarded a £1 million EPSRC research grant to develop AI methods that support and enhance intelligence analysis for national security and defence.