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Discovery of giant planet orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planet formation
The University of Warwick and UCL astronomers, as part of a global collaboration including partners in Chile, USA and Europe, have discovered the smallest known star to host a transiting giant planet, which should not exist under leading planet formation theories.
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Warwick chemistry professor honoured with prestigious international award
Professor Julie Macpherson, Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick has been awarded the 2025 Advances in Measurement Science Lectureship Award for her outstanding contributions to electrochemical analysis and BDD sensors.
West Midlands small businesses encouraged to apply for research and development grants
A £250,000 research and development funding pot is open to applications by creative freelancers and businesses.
University of Warwick announces five ERC Advanced Grant Winners for 2025
The European Research Council has awarded five ERC Advanced Grants to The University of Warwick, the third most of any UK institution.
Warwick-led study announces first dedicated measurement of Z boson mass
Analysis led by Warwick physicists, as part of the LHCb experiment, reports a new measurement of the mass of the Z boson, displaying the Large Hadron Collider’s growing role in precision physics.
Resonate Festival returns with a day of hands-on arts, performance and discovery
The University of Warwick welcomed the community to campus on Saturday 31 May for a day of hands-on exploration, creativity and performance at the Resonate Festival of Arts and Culture.
Social Sciences Connect Programme: pioneering interdisciplinary solutions for today's societal challenges
The University of Warwick has today unveiled plans to enhance its Social Sciences offering as part of its Connect Programme.
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