Warwick People
Celebrating excellent public and community engagement
Have you engaged the public in our learning and discovery? Warwick Institute of Engagement wants to hear about it and reward your excellent public and community engagement practice. Apply for the Warwick Awards for Public and Community Engagement by 26 February.
New Year's Honours Awarded
Celebration of awards given in the King's New Year's Honours list 2023 to individuals in Warwick community.
First month free at the Sports and Wellness Hub
Why wait until January to kickstart your new year resolutions? Buy any direct debit membership before 31 January 2023 and get your first month free (plus no joining fee). Staff memberships start from £21/month.
Independent study found we generate over £1.15 billion for the local economy
A study carried out by London Economics has measured the University’s contribution to the UK economy and our impact on the region’s economy and society - making it a better place to live, work and study. Read more and watch the video on our impactLink opens in a new window.
Regional and community support
In Coventry this festive season, we’ve reaffirmed our support for Coventry Cathedral, ‘adopting a day’ to help keep the historic building accessible to everyone. And in Warwickshire this month, we teamed up with Leamington-based community centre, Brunswick Hub, for a free evening of food, music and creativity.
130 school children visit Warwick for STEM subject taster sessions
Over 130 students from 25 West Midlands secondary schools and colleges joined us on campus this month to take part in hands-on STEM challenges and meet employers. At the event, nine outstanding students were awarded a £15k Lord Bhattacharyya Higher Education Bursary to support their studies.