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Africa @ Warwick
Research into the lasting impact of HIV and the changing face of democracy in Africa were just two of the issues discussed during the Africa @ Warwick event held in January. The event highlighted research themes and teaching programmes connecting the University of Warwick to Africa. A series of 13 podcasts were recorded over the two days and are now available online.
The T2K Experiment - Where is the anti-matter?
Scientists at Warwick have built a million pound detector as part of an international experiment (T2K) to investigate the behaviour of neutrinos.
New Visiting Fellowships announced for International Researchers and Policymakers
The Institute of Advanced Study has recently announced a new round of visiting fellowships for 2009/2010 and is inviting Warwick staff to nominate international researchers and policy makers for the short-term residencies at the University.
Effects of Climate Change: One-Third of Coral Reefs ‘Beyond Recovery’
Coral reefs are still at risk from the
effects of global warming despite having conservation zones designed to protect
them, and at least one-third of the world’s coral reefs are now beyond
recovery. An international team of researchers,
including scientists at Warwick University, have warned that urgent action is
needed to prevent the total collapse of these fragile ecosystems.
The Future of Car Manufacturing? Sticky ‘Velcro’ Car Parts…
It may sound improbable but plastic car
parts could one day be joined together like Velcro, and peeled apart when it
comes to recycling or disposal.
Prime Minister opens Warwick Digital Laboratory
Warwick’s new ultra-high tech facility, the Digital Laboratory, was
officially opened by Prime Minister Gordon Brown at a ceremony on
Friday 25 July using ‘virtual scissors’ to cut a ribbon in cyberspace.
Professor Sir Howard Dalton FRS
It
is with very great regret that the University has been informed of the
sudden and untimely death of Professor Sir Howard Dalton on Saturday
12th January 2008 in Leamington Spa.
University friends reunite for 100 mile cycle in support of Emily and Ovarian Cancer Action
Fifteen Warwick University graduates will reunite on 17th and 18th November to
cycle 100 miles from London to Leamington Spa to raise money for Ovarian Cancer
Action in support of their friend Emily McArthur who is currently fighting the
disease.
Warwick IAS announces its first Visiting Fellows
Warwick’s Institute of Advanced Study has announced the first round of its Visiting Fellowships. Set up as part of Warwick’s ambitious new Strategy, the Institute
will provide a site of international research interchange for the
University.
EU Commissioner to Deliver Public Lecture at Warwick
Dr Janez Potočnik, the EU Commissioner for Science and Research, is
visiting Warwick on 20 September 2007. He’ll be giving a public lecture
on ‘The Role of Science and Research in a Knowledge Based Society’.
Warwick ranked 6th in Sunday Times University Guide
The Sunday Times University Guide, published yesterday, ranks Warwick 6th in the UK.
Warwick has climbed one place since the 2004 edition.
Warwick has climbed one place since the 2004 edition.
Reinvention Centre - Undergraduate Research-based learning
The Reinvention Centre, one of Warwick’s successful CETL bids, is being launched on Wed 12 October.
The Centre’s purpose is focused around developing, consolidating and enhancing research-based learning within the undergraduate curriculum.
The Centre’s purpose is focused around developing, consolidating and enhancing research-based learning within the undergraduate curriculum.