Press Releases
The historical journey of Christmas turkeys
Professor Rebecca Earle, food historian at the University of Warwick has been researching the traditional Christmas turkey, in order to find out how this north American bird become a mainstay of festive food.
Dr Michael Scott discovers more of Italy’s Invisible Cities: 4 Jan 9pm BBC One
Following the revelations uncovered in Rome’s Invisible City, classicist at the University of Warwick Dr Michael Scott and presenter Alexander Armstrong are set to hit the road again for three new adventures. This time, they’re travelling through three of Italy’s most fascinating cities – Naples, Venice and Florence – to bring a fresh perspective to 2,000 years of history.
Statement from Stuart Croft on the conclusion of the student occupation
"We have reached agreement to bring a peaceful conclusion to the student occupation that has been taking place at the University of Warwick since 2 December 2016. Here is my letter to the protesters following engagement between the University, the Students’ Union and the protestors to reach this conclusion."
Mind-controlled toys: the next generation of Christmas presents?
The next generation of toys could be controlled by the power of the mind, thanks to research by the University of Warwick.
Christmas dinner saved! Sprouts gain natural disease defence
Brussels sprouts will remain safely in our Christmas dinners, thanks to University of Warwick research giving them natural defences against devastating crop diseases.
Emotions key to deciding elections, not economics or party platforms
Elections and referendums may be being decided by the emotional well-being of voters, new research from the University of Warwick suggests.