Press Releases
Neural roots/origins of alcoholism identified by British and Chinese researchers
The physical origin of alcohol addiction has been located in a network of the human brain that regulates our response to danger, according to a team of British and Chinese researchers, co-led by the University of Warwick, the University of Cambridge, and Fudan University in Shanghai.
Soil bacteria hormone discovery provides fertile ground for new antibiotics
An international team of scientists working at the University of Warwick, UK, and Monash University, Australia, have determined the molecular basis of a biological mechanism that could enable more efficient and cost-effective production of existing antibiotics, and also allow scientists to uncover new antibiotics in soil bacteria.
Nominations open for Papin Prizes to recognise technical excellence in higher education and research
This year’s prizes include the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given in honour of Professor Lord Bhattacharyya, founder Chairman of WMG at the University of Warwick, who was a passionate champion of the work of technicians.
Warwick named as one of the world's Most International universities
The University of Warwick has been named as one of the world’s top 20 Most International universities by the Times Higher Education (THE) – ranked 20th overall and 10th in the UK.
How Google searches reveal the hidden cost of lockdown
The number of people searching online for topics that are related to boredom, loneliness and worry rose sharply at the beginning of the first lockdown, a new WBS study shows.
‘Violent Ignorance’: new book calls us to face up to and challenge injustice
Are we making injustice worse by turning a blind eye to issues which make us uncomfortable? In her new book published today sociologist Dr Hannah Jones highlights the problems caused by the phenomenon she has dubbed “violent ignorance,” and suggests small steps everyone can take to work towards recognising and changing unfairness in society.