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12 Feb

Stiff Gels Slow Germs: New study maps hydrogel properties that control bacterial growth

University of Warwick scientists has found that firmer, lower water content hydrogels limit bacterial growth, with implications for designing antibacterial coatings, infection models, and advanced medical materials.

12 Feb

Warwick professor appointed CERN LHCb Spokesperson

Professor Tim Gershon has been elected the next international Spokesperson for the LHCb collaboration at CERN

05 Feb

University of Warwick mathematician secures Leverhulme Research Leadership Award

Dr. Bryn Davies has received prestigious Leverhulme Trust funding to build a research team to tame imperfections in metamaterials.

29 Jan

Warwick professor announced as inaugural fellow of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

Professor Andreas Kyprianou has been appointed a lifelong fellow of the Academy as part of the vision for mathematicians to collaborate to solve some of the UK’s biggest challenges. 

29 Jan

Warwick Economics Summit announces speakers for landmark 25th event

University of Warwick hosts Nobel Laureate, world leaders, and central bankers for one of the largest student-led conferences in Europe.

28 Jan

Warwick to welcome thousands of student athletes for Midlands university finals

University of Warwick to co-host the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Conference Finals across the 2025–26 and 2026–27 seasons.

22 Jan

Patient recruitment begins for major real-world digital weight management study

A new University of Warwick study evaluating W8Buddy, a digital specialist weight management service, has started patient recruitment, offering a solution to improve access to obesity care across the NHS.

22 Jan

Warwick wins new funding to catalyse devolved cultural policy making

New Co-Lab Policy Network Award will support innovative cross-sector cultural policy networks in devolved nations and regions of the UK.

21 Jan

Researchers publish new guide to measuring spacetime fluctuations

University of Warwick-led study shows how tabletop devices could uncover the fundamental texture of the universe.

21 Jan

Body-focused teens more likely to experience anxiety and depression at 20, Warwick study finds

A new University of Warwick study finds that young women who diet and exercise constantly are at greater risk of mental health difficulties by age 20.

20 Jan

University of Warwick’s University Explorers programme Highly Commended at national awards

The University of Warwick’s University Explorers programme has received national recognition with a Highly Commended award for its work widening access to higher education for looked-after children.

19 Jan

Three new EPSRC Open Fellowships awarded to University of Warwick researchers

Prof James Sprittles, Dr Fredrik Schaufelberger and Dr. Alex Baker have been awarded exciting EPSRC Open Fellowships, each worth over £1M, to progress their research over the next five years.

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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.

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon - Tue)

07880 175 408

Tags: Department: Press Office, Team: Communications, Training: BBI

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

Tags: Department: Communications, Department: Press Office, Team: Communications

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

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon-Tue)

07880 175 403

Tags: Department: Press Office, Team: Communications

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!

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon - Tue)

07824 540 727

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