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Tackling health inequalities within ethnic minority communitiesLink opens in a new window

A West Midlands university-community partnership led by Associate Professor Abimbola Ayorinde, Warwick Medical School, is working to include marginalised ethnic seven communities in discussions about addressing health and wellbeing priorities and inequalities, by forming The West Midlands Knowledge and Action Partnership for Race Equity.

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How research into testimonies of Chilean refugees shaped an award-winning playLink opens in a new window

In 2019, an exploratory conversation between Professor Alison Ribeiro de Menezes and Ramon Ayres, Director of Ephemeral Ensemble physical theatre company, kick-started a partnership that created an internationally acclaimed play – REWIND.

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English Heritage reaches new audiences with Warwick Link opens in a new window

Since 2013 English Heritage at Porchester Castle has collaborated with Professor Kate Astbury as part of its audience development strategy.

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Innovation vouchers build capacity for health Start-upLink opens in a new window

The Innovation Vouchers and a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with WMG have cleared the way for Cytecom to apply for and win £1.5 millionin NIHR funding, with match funding through the KTP.

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Sleep, Wellbeing and Productivity in the WorkplaceLink opens in a new window

Four UK-based organisations are collaborating with Dr Talar Moukhtarian, Warwick Medical School, to reduce sleep problems in shift-workers and improve their well-being and productivity.

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The Great British Retrofit: home decarbonisation in the UKLink opens in a new window

Decarbonising the UK’s housing stock plays a critical role in helping the UK meet its net zero targets. A Warwick partnership, examines the opportunities the UK has to meet these targets.

The Great British Retrofit: the scaling of the supply chain to achieve home decarbonisation in the UK

Decarbonising the UK’s housing stock is critical in helping the UK meet its net-zero targets. PGR Students, Baringa, Dr Alok Choudhary, and Aitana Ucles explore the complexity of the supply chain to explain what is needed to scale it up.

Warwick's Applied Statistics & Risk Unit supporting Warwickshire Food Strategy

To attain Net Zero Lubrizol, a global leader in manufacturing speciality chemicals, has extended its partnership with Warwick’s Department of Chemistry. This ground-breaking research collaboration is tackling business-led research challenges to improve the sustainability of its products. 

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership is helping Infineum tackle environmental challenges in transport  

To accelerate their R&D programme, Infineum enlisted the expertise and specialist facilities of the the Materials Solid State NMR Group at the University of Warwick. Their ambition was to de-carbonise by improving the performance, efficiency, and longevity of oils and lubricants and reduce friction and the impact of extreme temperature and pressure encountered in engines. 

A partnership with Lubrizol is creating cleaner and greener chemicals to meet the Net Zero target 

To attain Net Zero Lubrizol, a global leader in the manufacture of speciality chemicals, has extended its partnership with Warwick’s Department of Chemistry. This ground-breaking research collaboration is tackling business-led research challenges to improve the sustainability of its products. 

Annual Warwick Industry Days showcase partnership opportunities and innovation

The University of Warwick is one of the foremost centres for analytical science in the UK. We are internationally recognised for our analytical facilities and infrastructure which drives research and innovation. Each year Warwick hosts an Industry Day to showcase scientific progress and explore opportunities for innovation with new and prospective industry partners.

International Day of Women in Science

On 11 February, the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate three women researchers playing a critical role in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. We need talent to tackle the greatest challenges of our time. Attracting more women to work in STEM subjects increases diversity, expands the pool of talented researchers, and brings a fresh perspective and creativity to research.