Press Releases
£1.2 million project to double public access to kilometres of local history
The University of Warwick’s Modern Records Centre is about to embark on a £1.2 million Redevelopment that will double the access to 13kms of records to the general public. The greatly improved access for members of the public will open up a wealth of material relating to Midlands and national history to many more people.
When Christmas was banned in England
Christmas is a time for celebration but the festive season was once banned in England for almost 20 years, sparking a second Civil War.
Student wins award for contribution to Coventry’s medieval heritage
A University of Warwick research student has been recognised for his significant contribution to Coventry’s medieval heritage after winning a university award.
Liverpool Police Dismissed 1950’s Special Branch Paranoia over Merseyside Club
Professor Tony Howard has discovered an interesting exchange between police officers in Liverpool’s CID and Special Branch in London which shows how a Liverpool police officer used common sense and cheeky humour to deflate some paranoid concerns Special Branch held about a Liverpool theatre club.
Modern life making women ‘ignorant and ill-equipped’ to cope with motherhood
The growing trend to move miles away from hometowns and family for work is leaving many women feeling ‘ignorant and ill-equipped’ to cope with pregnancy and childbirth.
University of Warwick on iTunes U features best-selling authors
Exclusive material featuring best-selling children’s author Jacqueline Wilson and acclaimed writer Alain de Botton are now available free through the University of Warwick’s new site on iTunes U. Launching today, Warwick on iTunes U features hundreds of audio and video tracks covering a wide range of topics and interests.