Press Releases
The University of Warwick to award Taskmaster’s Alex Horne with honorary doctorate for pioneering widening participation initiative
The University of Warwick will award Alex Horne, the celebrated comedian, writer, and creator of the hit television show "Taskmaster," with an Honorary Doctorate next year in recognition of his efforts and commitment to fostering inclusive education. This is as a result of his instrumental support in growing the "School Tasking" initiative.
The University of Warwick is in the running for University of the Year in the UK Social Mobility Awards
The University of Warwick has been nominated for University of the Year by the UK Social Mobility Awards, 2023. Social mobility refers to a change in a person’s socio-economic situation, linked to equality of opportunity. Warwick’s commitment to widening participation has been recognised as the university is on this year’s shortlist.
Revitalising Coventry’s Automotive legacy: University of Warwick experts lead Transport Museum Takeover to empower future innovators
Academics from departments across the University of Warwick will take over Coventry’s landmark Transport Museum for one day in July, and welcome 100 students from 10 local schools.
The success of University of Warwick's 'School Tasking' Project inspires 26 other universities to take on the project ahead of Channel 4's brand new 'Junior Taskmaster' Show
The University of Warwick is proud to announce the success of the 'School Tasking' project, created by Dr Ali Struthers from Warwick Law School, as part of an ongoing widening participation effort that has inspired a nationwide rollout.
University of Warwick partners with UNESCO to take Coventry schoolkids to Parliament
Schoolchildren from Coventry have visited Parliament this week in a visit organised by the University of Warwick and UNESCO.
The University of Warwick offers families a Slice of Science
From excavating dinosaur bones to testing out virtual reality, the University of Warwick is serving up fun for all the family with the return of a Slice of Science this Sunday (12 March 2023).