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Envisioning Community: Space, Place and Translating the Past in 19th and 20th Century Britain
Envisioning Community is a one-day multidisciplinary conference held on Saturday 27 February exploring how approaches to the study of community can better inform our understanding of the historical past.
Exhibition of Great Depression Documents
A new exhibition of contemporary documents about the Wall Street Crash and economic crisis of the 1930s are now on display at the Modern Records Centre.
The Last Women take to the 'stage'
A collaborative research project between The Centre for the History of Medicine and the Triangle Theatre Company draws to a close with performances at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre this week.
'Shakespeare Found' Film is Top Download on iTunes U
A University of Warwick production about a newly discovered Shakespeare portrait has become the most downloaded film on Apple's iTunes U service.
Warwick scientists help restore Roman statue
Scientists from WMG at the University of Warwick are helping to restore a 2000 year old Roman statue to her former glory.
Warwick in Venice Summer School
A new Venice Summer School exploring global arts will take place at the University’s Palazzo Pesaro Papafava in Summer 2009.
‘Who do you think you are?’
Warwick academic, Professor Bernard Capp will be appearing on BBC’s ‘Who
Do You Think You Are?’ with actor Kevin Whately (Auf
Wiedersehen Pet, Inspector Morse
and Lewis) discussing
his 17th century ancestors.
A Fine Line to Cross
New research from the University of Warwick reveals that, despite receiving praise for its objectivity in a country where different versions of what happened in the past can be used as political weapons, today history teaching in some schools across Northern Ireland may be overbalanced to the point of blandness.
Stoneleigh and Ashow Parish Councillors Visit the University
Members of the Joint Parish Council of Stoneleigh and Ashow recently visited The University of Warwick and were treated to a tour of campus along with a presentation explaining the history of the University and how it has developed over the years.
Fancy something to do at lunch?
Why not engage your mind at the Mead Gallery new series of lunchtime events called Perspectives?
Pouring Paint Down the Walls of the New Maths & Stats Building
Next Monday Ian Davenport, a Turner Prize-nominated artist, will be preparing to start work on a large-scale lottery-funded piece of art in the new Maths and Stats Building. The artist will be working in situ as he pours paint down a 30 x 35-foot wall to create a shimmering curtain of colour. University Members are welcome to watch him work
Student Employee of the Year Award
Do you have a hardworking student employed in your department?
Does that person go above and beyond the call of duty?
Want to recognise their efforts but a bottle of wine or a voucher from Costcutter won't do?