Press Releases
Dr Helen Wheatley discusses TV pioneer on BBC Radio 4
Dr Helen Wheatley television Associate Professor in the Department of Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick spoke to Matthew Banister about the life and career of the late Sylvia Peters on BBC Radio 4’s Last Word programme.
Film studies is a necessary part of life according to award-winning producer
The award-winning producer of the films City of God and The Constant Gardener, believes that the study of film is more than just an academic discipline. Donald Ranvaud made the comment after being conferred with an honorary doctorate during one of the University’s 2016 graduation ceremonies.
University of Warwick trial treadmill desk on mission to become most active campus in the UK
The University of Warwick has an ambition to be the most active campus in the UK with the goal of helping staff, students and local community to be physically active and healthy on a daily basis. As part of this drive and our aim of encouraging everyone to be active everyday, the University is trialling a treadmill desk.
50th Anniversary cookery book shows new students the art of Simple Scoff
Students and academics from the University of Warwick, working with the Vice-Chancellor’s wife Lynda Thrift, have put together a cookery book as a part of the University’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Simple Scoff: The Anniversary Edition. The book offers cheap, simple recipes and cooking tips from around the university. It also features illustrations and poems by former students and staff such as BBC media correspondent Torin Douglas.
University of Warwick team raise thousands for premature babies
A team of fundraisers from the University of Warwick have run up almost £8,000 in donations for The Grace Research Fund.