Warwick People

Today is Reserves Day - we caught up with Claudiu Iordache from Warwick Global Academy to find out about his experiences as an Army Reservist and the impact it’s had on his life, both inside and outside of work.

This year 18 members of our alumni and honorary graduate community have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2026, including a Knighthood for Professor Patrick Vernon, former Associate Fellow in the Department of History of Medicine.

Discover how Dr Stephen Parnell’s (School of Life Sciences) work is addressing the growing threat of plant diseases. Stephen explains why early detection matters, how outbreaks are managed, and the real-world impact on food security, the environment, and global economies.

Our Library and Archives sit at the heart of central campus, with knowledge, discovery and collaboration opportunities for all. Anna shares the priorities of the team – who achieved customer service excellence accreditation recently – plus how you can get involved and what’s available for staff.

Ahead of Social Mobility Day, meet some of the Social Inclusion staff interns we have supported through our 12-month professional development programme. We provide ongoing support for young people (aged 16-19 years), particularly those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, as they move into employment.