Press Releases
Two Warwick academics become Fellows of the British Academy
Two University of Warwick researchers have been elected as Fellows of the British Academy in recognition of their outstanding work. Professor Rebecca Earle (History) and Professor Mark Harrison (Economics) are among 52 new Fellows announced today by the prestigious institution, which supports and promotes the humanities and social sciences in the UK and around the world.
What will the neighbours say?! Warwick academic helps uncovers house’s scandalous past
A Warwick legal history expert has been chosen as one of the voices bringing the past to life in the new series of the popular BBC Two show, A House Through Time, which returned yesterday evening. Dr Laura Lammasniemi, from Warwick Law School, will appear in the third episode of the new series, which sees David Olusoga and his team in Bristol.
New e-book highlights the economic factors influencing the outcome of World War II
A new e-book co-edited by award-winning economic historian Professor Mark Harrison of Warwick Economics and CAGE has been published in the week of the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe. The book aims to provide new insight into the significant and sometimes overlooked role that economists played in shaping the conduct of the war and its ultimate outcome.
World War 2 – the economic battle
Professor Mark Harrison from Warwick’s Department of Economics is one of the experts featured this week in a new Radio 4 documentary series exploring the economic issues behind the start of World War 2.
Eleven young researchers selected to help Warwick deliver ambitious research strategy
The University of Warwick has been chosen to host eleven of 2019’s Leverhulme Early Career Fellows – just under ten per cent of the national total. Early Career Fellowships are awarded to enable young researchers to undertake a research project, under the supervision of a Warwick academic mentor, which will lead to publishable results and help them get a foothold on the academic career ladder.
University event in Tile Hill aims to find first-hand memories of Coventry health centre
People who grew up in post-war Coventry and have memories of the heath centre on Jardine Crescent are being invited to share their stories at an event in Tile Hill this weekend.