Press Releases
The University of Warwick to award Taskmaster’s Alex Horne with honorary doctorate for pioneering widening participation initiative
The University of Warwick will award Alex Horne, the celebrated comedian, writer, and creator of the hit television show "Taskmaster," with an Honorary Doctorate next year in recognition of his efforts and commitment to fostering inclusive education. This is as a result of his instrumental support in growing the "School Tasking" initiative.
First 'Taskmaster Education Live' held at the University of Warwick
The University of Warwick hosted Taskmaster Education Live last weekend, a dynamic family event that drew over 1,200 participants to Warwick Arts Centre. The day featured 15 unique tasks for families to try their hands at, a duck hunt around campus, and a live show with the Taskmaster’s Assistant himself, Little Alex Horne.
University of Warwick ranked in the top 20 universities in Europe
The University of Warwick has been named as one of the top universities in Europe, in the inaugural edition of the QS World University Rankings: Europe.
The University of Warwick appoints CEO of Ukraine’s leading government watchdog as Visiting Professor
The University of Warwick has appointed Dr Vita Dumanska, the leader of Ukraine's government watchdog CHESNO, as a Visiting Professor in the Institute of Advanced Study.
The appointment further underlines the University's commitment to supporting Ukraine, which includes partnerships, leadership summer schools, exchange schemes and knowledge exchanges.
University of Warwick Professor made Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
The University of Warwick’s Professor David Greenwood has been elected a fellow of the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering.
University Challenge 2023 – Meet the University of Warwick team
On Monday, the University of Warwick’s University Challenge team takes on Wolfson College, Cambridge, on their UC debut. The episode will appear on the big screen at the University of Warwick Piazza. From 8:30pm, 25/09/23.
Captain, Matthew Bliss
“Appearing on University Challenge was a lifelong ambition come true. Being able to quiz on a national stage with my friends was an absolute joy and the production team made the experience really comfortable. I would encourage anyone with even a small interest in quizzing to give it a go when trials for next year's team open later this term - you know more than you think you do!”