Press Releases
New book explores the search for truth, justice and reconciliation in modern Kenya
In a new book launched this week, Professor Gabrielle Lynch from the Department of Politics and International Studies explores the limitations of transitional justice mechanisms as a means of marking a break with the past in societies which have suffered conflict or authoritarianism. Performances of Injustice: The politics of truth, justice and reconciliation in Kenya focuses on Kenya’s attempts to recover from unprecedented post-election violence in 2007-08
Warwick to investigate ‘Romance today’ at free event and film screening
How we think about romantic couples and families is to be examined at a free event at the University of Warwick on Saturday 29th September, Imagining 'We' in the Age of 'I' - including a free screening of the critically acclaimed ‘Her’, directed by Spike Jonze.
From Warwickshire to Wimbledon – Warwick’s student St John Ambulance unit supporting major events
Warwick students will this summer have supported some of the region and the UK’s biggest events, thanks to their volunteering with St John Ambulance - and will do so once again at this weekend's Godiva Festival.
UK scientists to join Arctic research ship 'drifting' past North Pole
UK scientists will join what could be the largest-scale Arctic research expedition ever planned when the German research ship RV Polarstern is deliberately lodged into sea ice to drift past the North Pole.
Six berths on the 120m-long icebreaker have been confirmed for UK researchers, including Dr Hendrik Schaefer of the University of Warwick’s school of Life Sciences, who will work alongside up to 600 international scientists and crew from 17 countries as part of this major international effort to better understand the fastest changing environment on the planet.
Warwick academics shortlisted for AHRC Best Doctoral or Early Career Research medal
Dr Anna Harpin and Dr Rachel Bennett from the University of Warwick have been shortlisted for the Health Humanities Medal, a new national award led by the Arts and Humanities Research Council in association with the Wellcome Trust.
The Fernandes Fellowships – Funding Early Career Researchers from Europe
A generous philanthropic gift of £250,000 from Warwick alumnus Rui Fernandes will establish the Fernandes Fellowships programme, in support of Warwick in Europe. This gift will provide Early Career Researchers from Europe to have the opportunity to launch collaborative research projects at the University of Warwick.