Press Releases
The University of Warwick awards an Honorary Doctorate to comedian, Alex Horne, for School Tasking project
The University of Warwick awarded an Honorary Doctorate to renowned comedian Alex Horne for his contributions to widening participation. Alex, of Taskmaster fame, played a key role in the success of the University’s ‘School Tasking’ project.
On graduation day (Monday 15th Jan) Alex spent the morning running a session with 30 children from a local Coventry school. To kick things off, the children took part in a treasure hunt, and after following the clues around the University’s award-winning FAB building, they discovered the comedian hidden away in a top-floor room.
Warwick Ancient Drama Festival Returns with Aeschylus’ The Persians
The University of Warwick’s Ancient Drama Festival is set to return for its tenth year, featuring Aeschylus' The Persians. Funded by the British Academy, the festival will take place on the 25th and 26th January 2024 at the Warwick Arts Centre.
Solar physicist receives prestigious award for driving understanding of the Sun
A University of Warwick scientist known for his work on the behaviour of the Sun’s corona is being recognised for his contribution to astrophysics.
University of Warwick clinical trials set to help people blighted by knee injuries
The University of Warwick is recruiting participants for two clinical trials to help people who have injured their knees through dislocations and tears.
Astronomers make rare exoplanet discovery – and a giant leap in detecting Earth-like bodies
Astronomers have made the rare discovery of a small, cold exoplanet and its massive outer companion – shedding light on the formation of planets like Earth.
Warwick Medical School Researcher and orthopaedic surgeon awarded prestigious Hunterian Professorship
Dr. Imran Ahmed has been recognised with the Hunterian Professorship from the Royal College of Surgeons for his work at Warwick Medical School (WMS) on the treatment, experiences, and outcomes of patients with a meniscal tear of the knee.