Congratulations to Professor Sai Gu, Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (China), who was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of EngineeringLink opens in a new window, recognising his outstanding and continuing contributions to the profession.

Professor Andrew Oswald, Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science, has joined an esteemed group of world-class researchers named a Citation LaureateLink opens in a new window by the Institute for Scientific Information, for his pioneering contributions to the economics of happiness and well-being.

Dr. James Poskett, Associate Professor in the Department of History, is shortlisted for the prestigious British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural UnderstandingLink opens in a new window for ‘recasting the history of science across time and place’. You can read more from Dr. Poskett and Dr. Claire Shaw, Associate Professor in the Department of History, on how history shapes creative and resilient scientistsLink opens in a new window in their article for Nature on the long struggle for scientific freedom in Ukraine.

Hear from our Director of Student ExperienceLink opens in a new window about how we can help create the conditions for a brilliant student experience, for everyone.

Well done to the team of 12 student rowers from Warwick who took part in the historic Venetian Regatta this month. We finished second only to the local Venetian university in the first International Universities Boat Race on the Venice Grand Canal, since Covid19.

Welcome Week is fast approaching, with many activities planned to help students settle in, find their way around campus and make friends. See a taster of the timetableLink opens in a new window, and find out more about how enrolment works and where to direct studentsLink opens in a new window.  

If you're sharing welcome messages for students on social media, please use the hashtag #WelcomeToWarwick.   

On a practical note, here's a reminder of what you need to know about parking on campusLink opens in a new window during peak student arrival times over the coming days.

Our researchers are pointing the way ahead, towards a better, fairer future. View their latest perspectives and insights on the Research Stories webpagesLink opens in a new window. For example, ‘The way ahead for plastic pollution is to challenge industry and corporations on environmental damageLink opens in a new window’.

Applications are open for grants of up to £3,000 to support public and community engagement activities that help build strategic relationships with local, regional, and national community partners, groups or organisations. Apply by 30 October, via the Warwick Institute of Engagement Collaboration and Co-Production FundLink opens in a new window.

The deadline has been extended to 25 September to allow more staff to volunteer at our student Open Days on 8 and 22 October. Please find out what’s involved and register your interestLink opens in a new window.