Departmental news
Professor Valery Nakariakov awarded £2.1 million from the European Research Council (ERC)
Congratulations to Professor Valery Nakariakov, from our Centre for Fusion, Space & Astrophysics who has been awarded £2.1 million from the European Research Council (ERC). The ERC AdG project aims to transformatively advance our understanding of the long-standing mystery of why the Sun's outer atmosphere - the corona - is heated to millions of degrees.
Female apprentices recognised at Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars awards
Congratulations to a group of female engineering students who have been named as finalists at the Autocar Great Women: Rising Stars awards.
There was a total of seven WMG Degree Apprenticeship students, recognised in the Apprentice category, with six employed by JLR and one from Bentley.
Three of the students, Erin Purewal; Amy Flavell and Keishe Gopikrishna, are studying on the BSc Digital and Technology Solutions (DTSLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window) programme.
A further four, Alexandra Spurway, Beth Daniel, Charlotte Bradford and Emily Ruscoe, are studying on the BEng Applied Professional Engineering Programme (APEPLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window) programme.
LLM student participates in International Tax Conference
Lynet Mwangi, currently studying on our LLM in International Economic Law, recently attended the Viennese Symposium on International Tax Law at WU, Institute of Austrian and International Tax Law in Vienna, Austria. An event that brought together researchers, tax professionals, government officials and thought leaders in international tax policy.
Prehospital critical care teams less likely to attend cardiac arrest patients in deprived neighbourhoods, finds study
Prehospital critical care teams are less likely to attend cardiac arrest patients in more deprived neighbourhoods, according to a study led by Warwick Medical School.
Accelerating EV transition
Representatives from WMG were pleased to share their expertise at a two-day workshop in Indonesia, addressing the country’s key challenges in adopting electric vehicles.
The workshop, entitled “Sustainable Transportation: Policy Recommendations for the Acceleration of Electric Vehicles Adoption Addressing Environmental and Societal Challenges,” explored opportunities for collaboration between the UK and Indonesia in developing policies and technologies for sustainable transportation.
Key discussion points included mapping stakeholder needs, analysing policy gaps, sharing international best practices, and drafting policy recommendations for a sustainable EV ecosystem.
Women in Politics: Warwick event amplifies voices, legacy and local change
A powerful evening of conversation, performance and reflection took place on Thursday 29 May at Leamington Town Hall, as part of The University of Warwick’s Resonate Festival.The ‘Women in Politics’ event brought together activists, academics and local government experts to explore women’s political participation – past, present and future.
History's Dr Tara Morton joined headline speaker Professor Helen Pankhurst – writer, activist, and great-granddaughter of suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst - Professor Khursheed Wadia (University of Warwick), and Clare Mitchell from Warwick District Council. Together they explored local suffrage history, the underrepresentation of racially minoritised women in local politics, and the often-overlooked women who keep local government running behind the scenes.
More information about the event can be found in the news section of the University website.
Dr Carolina Alonso Bejarano’s collaborative performance ELMO-MENTO secures grant from NEFA’s National Dance Project
Carolina Alonso Bejarano and inter-disciplinary artist Miguel Alejandro Castillo’s dance-theater project, ELMO-MENTO, has received a Finalist Award for the National Dance Project Production Grant. This $10,000 award is granted by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), and it allows winners to apply for $100,000 to produce a proposed performance piece.
Physics 60th Anniversary Celebration
On Saturday 5th July we will be gathering to celebrate 60 years of Physics at the University of Warwick. All current staff and students, former staff members and alumni are invited to come along and get involved in a day of talks, demonstrations and tours. For more information and to register please visit: Physics 60th celebration
BBC Radio 5 Live Interview Highlights Political Protests in Westminster: Interview with Dr Dave Steele
In a recent episode of BBC Radio 5 Live, Matt Chorley interviewed Dr. Dave Steele, an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Warwick and Associate Fellow at the Royal Historical Society. The discussion delved into the rich history of political protesting in Westminster, offering listeners a comprehensive overview of how public demonstrations have shaped British politics over the years.