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Big pants: not just for Bridget Jones

Bridget Jones first showed us her “absolutely enormous panties” 15 years ago - and since then, global sales of support pants have soared, according to joint research by WMG at the University of Warwick and the University of Moratuwa in Sri Lanka.


The spectacle of TV explored in new book

From beautiful landscapes to Embarrassing Bodies a new book by a University of Warwick academic examines what makes us stop and stare at the TV.


BAFTA-nominated actor narrates anti-bullying film

A new animated film narrated by the star of the BBC drama In The Flesh highlights the issue of the bullying of disabled children and young people.

Luke Newberry, who also appeared in the 2012 film Anna Karenina and BBC’s Sherlock, has lent his voice to the video which is based on research co-authored by Dr Stella Chatzitheochari from the University of Warwick.

Mon 06 Jun 2016, 11:29 | Tags: children and babies, Social Sciences, Community, Film

Secrets of the Projection Box to be revealed at Flatpack Film Festival

As film reels have made way for digital files, cinema craft has changed. Researchers from the University of Warwick, working with photographer Richard Nicholson are giving members of the public privileged access to a realm most cinema-goers never venture, the projection box.

Thu 07 Apr 2016, 11:10 | Tags: Arts, Film and television, Exhibition, Art, Film

Screenwriter and director Oliver Stone receives honour from University of Warwick

Director and screenwriter Oliver Stone has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Warwick at a special ceremony today (11 March 2016)


University of Warwick opens new Centre for Television History, Heritage and Memory Research

The University of Warwick’s Department of Film and Television Studies, in collaboration with the Centre for Cultural Policy studies, is opening a new Centre for Television History, Heritage and Memory Research on Wednesday 28th October 2015.

Tue 27 Oct 2015, 15:58 | Tags: Film and television, Art, Film, Academic Staff

Warwick to broadcast The Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet live on Big Screen

The greatest love story of all, Romeo and Juliet, will be beamed to The Piazza at The University of Warwick live and free of charge for members of the public on Tuesday, 22 September. Warwick is the first university and the only place in the West Midlands showing the Royal Opera House ballet performance, which starts at 7:30pm.

Tue 15 Sep 2015, 12:03 | Tags: Ballet, Music, Campus Life, Film

Autumn 2013 at Warwick Arts Centre

Warwick Arts Centre announce their Autumn programme of world class performances and artistic adventures.

Thu 22 Aug 2013, 14:09 | Tags: Exhibition, Music, Campus Life, Culture, Theatre, Performance, Art, Film

Autumn Season 2012 at Warwick Arts Centre

The Warwick Arts Centre's full Autumn schedule is now available.

Fri 31 Aug 2012, 12:49 | Tags: Arts Centre, Media, Music, Campus Life, Theatre, Performance, Art, Film

Autumn Season 2011 at Warwick Arts Centre

Tickets for the full line up of live events for the Autumn Season at Warwick Arts Centre are now on sale.

Warwick Arts Centre's varied programme features events that offer something for everyone - world class theatre, exceptional music and dance, some of comedy’s biggest names plus delightful productions for younger audiences.

Fri 26 Aug 2011, 15:26 | Tags: Media, Exhibition, Culture, Theatre, Art, Film

New Autumn Season at Warwick Arts Centre

Tickets for the full line up of live events for the Autumn Season at Warwick Arts Centre are now on sale.
Tue 07 Sep 2010, 18:11 | Tags: Exhibition, Music, Campus Life, Theatre, Performance, Art, Film

New Season at Warwick Arts Centre

Tickets for the full line up of live events for the Summer Season at Warwick Arts Centre are now on sale.
Tue 23 Mar 2010, 13:46 | Tags: Exhibition, Music, Theatre, Performance, Art, Film

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