Press Releases
The University of Warwick celebrates after placing in the top three at the “Oscars of Esports”
The Esports Awards, which took place in Las Vegas this week (Tuesday 12 December) is the highest-profile event in the esports world, bringing together professionals from across the industry to celebrate the achievements of those who are driving the industry forward and doing outstanding work. Eight Warwick students and two members of staff including the founder of Warwick Esports student club, and now Head of Esports, Jack Fenton travelled to Vegas for the ceremony.
Warwick University to host UK’s most powerful Nuclear Magnetic Resonance instrument
A consortium led by the University of Warwick has been awarded £17M to procure the UK’s most powerful Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instrument at 1.2 GHz. There are only seven such machines currently operating around the world.
UK closer to net-zero steel thanks to new WMG and Tata Steel partnership
More sustainable, low-carbon steel and electric vehicle batteries are the target of a new two-year technology development programme between WMG at the University of Warwick and Tata Steel, as part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
CO2 consuming concrete technology showcased at COP26 to be tested at University of Warwick
Technology developed by Concrete4Change that can make concrete a carbon sink rather than carbon producer will be trialled and tested by researchers from the University of Warwick. The technology which could revolutionise the concrete industry on a global scale, has been showcased and won an award at COP26.
New deep learning algorithm can pick up genetic mutations and DNA mismatch repair deficiency in colorectal cancers more efficiently
A new deep learning algorithm created by researchers from the University of Warwick can pick up the molecular pathways and development of key mutations causing colorectal cancer more accurately than existing methods, meaning patients could benefit from targeted therapies with quicker turnaround times and at a lower cost.
Lone musicians to play with virtual ‘timing-sensitive’ colleagues in a new immersive rehearsal platform
A system that will enable musicians to play alone, but as if part of a live ensemble, is being developed by researchers from WMG, University of Warwick, led by the University of Birmingham.