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New study suggests women do ask for pay rises but dont get them
New research shows that women ask for wage rises just as often as men, but men are 25 per cent more likely to get a raise when they ask.
Researchers seek answers to why we feel sense of commitment
The question of how and when people are willing to make and honour commitments is set to be addressed by a pioneering research from the University of Warwick.
Led by Dr. John Michael from the University’s Department of Philosophy the project, The Sense of Commitment: An Integrative Framework for Modeling the Sense of Commitment , will develop a new framework by which to research our sense of commitment.
Fruit and veg give you the feel-good factor - New research suggests up to eight-a-day can make you happier
University of Warwick research indicates that eating more fruit and vegetables can substantially increase people’s later happiness levels.
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.
MPs to quiz University food policy experts on impact of Brexit
University of Warwick academics to be scrutinised by a cross-party panel of politicians.
Warwick secures over £1m from Medical Research Council
Innovative University of Warwick research will be accelerated thanks to over £1m of funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to take ground-breaking ideas into industry and out to patients.
The funding comprises a Proximity to Discovery award to the Warwick MRC Industry Engagement Fund (WMIEF) of £100k and a Discovery Award of £973k to support vivo microscopy researchers investigate the dynamic activity of individual neural cells during complex behaviours.
Low wages not education to blame for skills gap
Low wages rather than inadequate training are to blame for the STEM skills gap, according to research from the University of Warwick.
Midlife crisis - evidence that wellbeing hits a low point in your early 40s
Research by a University of Warwick academic suggests there is such a thing as a midlife crisis - but things pick up after 42.
Pen pal is powerful boost to prisoner wellbeing
Prisoners’ lives can be significantly improved – and sometimes even saved – for the price of a stamp according to an in-depth study from the University of Warwick.
Warwick team begins research on refugee and migrant experiences of crossing the Mediterranean
Social scientists from the University of Warwick are carrying out an urgent research project on the current migratory situation in Europe, using emergency funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Leamington campus to offer Warwick degree to adults with no formal qualifications
The chance to study a degree at the University of Warwick is now within easier reach for people living in and around Leamington thanks to a new partnership with Warwickshire College Group.
Study reveals potential value of prison pen pal scheme to rehabilitation of offenders
The prison pen pal scheme ‘Prisoners’ Penfriends’ has an important role to play in helping to rehabilitate convicted offenders, new research from the University of Warwick has found. The findings are revealed in a report from the Law School’s Criminal Justice Centre, which is being presented at the House of Lords on Thursday (25 June).