Press Releases
Scientists uncover 'mix and match' mechanism for creating new cancer-fighting drugs
A team of researchers at the University of Warwick and Monash University has solved a puzzle that's stumped drug developers for decades: how bacteria naturally create multiple versions of powerful cancer therapies. The breakthrough could accelerate development of new treatments for hard-to-treat cancers.
Warwick soars into top five universities in student-led rankings
The University of Warwick is ranked 5th overall in the latest StudentCrowd University Awards, climbing 4 places, as judged by the students themselves.
What’s so funny?! Apes and humans have been sharing a laugh for 15 million years
Great apes may have been laughing with a similar rhythm to modern humans for over 15 million years, a University of Warwick study reveals, providing an unexpected clue to how human speech evolved.
Warwick computer scientists are helping secure your data against quantum computers
This month, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued a standard for high-security code-based cryptography to keep user data safe against quantum computers, co-designed by Warwick computer scientists.
Warwick awarded €2.5m ERC grant to decode soil's hidden synchronization
Warwick researcher Prof. Gary Bending has won a €2.5 million ERC Advanced Grant to investigate how plants coordinate the daily rhythms of soil microbes around their roots, work that could transform soil management and crop health.
Warwick hosts leading international conference on the future of lifelong learning and celebrates sector award success
The University of Warwick has hosted the UALL–SCUTREA 2026 Conference, bringing together international delegates to discuss the future of lifelong learning, while Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning received a sector award for excellence.