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Your morning coffee really does make you happier

Many people associate drinking coffee with feeling a mental boost, but when is the best time to drink it? Warwick research can tell you!

 

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29 Aug

Treetop Tutorials: Orangutans learn how to build their beds by ‘peering’ at others and a lot of practice!

In the wild, nest-building is key to survival for orangutans – University of Warwick scientists show they learn this skill by watching others and practicing themselves.

26 Aug

New trial tests cheap and simple solution for toe osteoarthritis relief

A new clinical trial led by the University of Warwick is testing custom shoe inserts to ease pain and improve mobility for people with big toe osteoarthritis.

22 Aug

Checkmate! University of Warwick to host 2026 British Chess Championships

The University of Warwick will welcome over 1,000 players from across the UK next summer as it hosts the 2026 British Chess Championships.

20 Aug

Sleep problems in early teens associated with future self-harm 

University of Warwick analysis of data from over 10,000 teenagers has found that sleep problems at age 14 are associated with self-harm behaviour at that age and future self-harm at age 17.

19 Aug

The diamonds that could find cancer

University of Warwick researchers have built a new diamond-based magnetic field sensor that could be used to better find tumours through tracing magnetic fluid injected in the body

18 Aug

Magnets propel scientists towards more efficient oxygen production in space.

University of Warwick, ZARM and Georgia Tech have hit upon a breakthrough in space life support systems thanks to the magnetic properties of water

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Beauchamp, Kat

Kat Beauchamp

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Communications Manager (Media Relations)

Manages the Press Team and any external media relating to International and Strategic Projects. Get in touch about how our team can help you, media training, and broadcast media.

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07880 175 408

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Baylis, Ann

Ann Baylis

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Media & Communications Officer

Shining a media spotlight on Arts & Humanities, amplifying our achievements to a global audience.

All things rural! Married to a farmer. Keeps horses & dogs. Super-keen gardener. Likes making stuff.

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07876 876 937

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Higgs, Matt

Matt Higgs

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Media & Communications Officer (Science)

Working with our scientists and STEM faculty, I amplify Warwick’s science stories in the media, showcasing the university as a place of innovation and discovery.

Things I love: Hiking, Dogs, Books (fiction and non-fiction), Films, Exercising

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07880 175 403

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Connell, Steve

Stevie Connoll

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Media & Communications Officer

At Warwick, I help share the stories that bring our University to life, focusing on regional connections, building our brand, and showcasing why campus is such a great place to be.

Outside of work, I’m a busy mum who loves the gym, Grey’s Anatomy re-runs, and a big jar of Nutella!

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07824 540 791

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Barker, Dom

Dom Barker

Dom Barker

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Media & Communications Officer

Dom handles press relations for politics, law, and economics, as well as corporate matters.

I'm interested in US politics (think The West Wing), and play table tennis as often as possible!

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07824 540 727

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