Warwick People

Now’s your chance to celebrate the people who make research at Warwick thrive – from impactful discoveries to inspiring supervision. Make your nominations for the Research Celebration Awards 2026 by Thursday 15 January.

Warwick’s Dr Tom Ritchie and Adam Alcock, writing for Times Higher Education, share their advice for helping students to feel seen, valued and connected to a community, to support their wellbeing and success.

Explore the memorable moments and milestones of colleagues who have dedicated 20, 30, and even 40 years to shaping the University.

“You can make a greater impact by teaching, creating and connecting, than by chasing power.” 

From heading to parliament to be an MP to a life changing decision here on campus, read about David’s fascinating journey and a life dedicated to words and ideas.

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Dr Andrew Cooper, Associate Professor in Philosophy, has died. Andrew was an enthusiastic bushwalker and was hiking at Federation Peak in Tasmania when he died. He was a much-loved member of our philosophical community and we will miss him.

During his time at Warwick, Raja led the University’s digital transformation programme, oversaw Warwick Transformation and drove cutting-edge AI adoption to enhance student experience, research capabilities, and operational efficiency.