Press Releases
Warwick Summer Internships Programme applications open
Small and medium-sized enterprises or charities looking for someone to run a short term project or business idea can now apply to this year’s University of Warwick Summer Internship programme (WSI).
Nano drops a million times smaller than a teardrop explodes 19th century theory
Droplets emanating from a molecular “nano-tap” would behave very differently from those from a household tap 1 million times larger - researchers at the University of Warwick have found. This is potentially crucial step for a number of emerging nano technologies, e.g., manufacture of nano-sized drug particles, lab-on-chip devices for in situ diagnostics, and 3D printers capable of nanoscale resolution.
The Oculus hosts Professor Michael Scott's Inaugural Lecture
Ancient historian Michael Scott will celebrate his recent appointment as Professor with an inaugural lecture at The Oculus entitled ‘This is Sparta!: The Ancient World Then and Now’ on Wednesday, 20th February 2019.
Warwick and Coventry 2 of 30 universities to sign new Civic University Agreement reaffirming local commitment
The University of Warwick has reaffirmed its commitment to Coventry, Warwickshire and the West Midlands by pledging to put the economy and quality of life in the local community in the list of Warwick’s top priorities. Warwick joins 30 other institutions (also including Coventry University) in committing to produce a “Civic University Agreement” in partnership with local government and other major institutions.
Primary school children build electric racing cars with help from WMG, Warwick
Primary school children from three TSSMAT (The Small Schools Multi-Academy Trust) schools from Staffordshire will be building and racing their own Greenpower Formula Goblin electric cars with support from WMG at the University of Warwick. All three schools will compete at a national Greenpower race-day event in June.
Antimicrobial resistance: interventions to reduce antibiotics require tailored approach in developing countries
Fears around leaving infectious diseases untreated and poorly enforced antibiotic supply controls could hamper efforts to reduce the use of antibiotics in low to middle income countries, according to a new study from the University of Warwick.