Press Releases
New research says a university degree adds 25% to earnings
New research by Professor Ian Walker and Dr Yu Zhu, economists at the University of Warwick, says that completing an undergraduate degree adds an average of around 25% to ones earnings compared to those who choose to leave education at 18. But the research also shows that this boost in earnings varies considerably depending on degree subject.
Coventry and Warwickshire SMEs Offered a Taste of the BIG Time
'BIG' - a highly acclaimed business growth programme pioneered by Warwick Business School, is being opened up to Coventry and Warwickshire SMEs (Small Medium Enterprises) who want to generate fast growth, in a new programme starting on 24th October 2003.
Midlands Technology Companies in £3 Million Investment Opportunity
Technology companies across the Midlands are being given the opportunity to attract investment funding of up to £3M each, at a major conference to be held in Birmingham in November.
Researchers Plan to Connect Petrol Stations to Natural Gas Supply to Fuel Hydrogen Powered Cars
Researchers at the University of Warwick's Warwick Process Technology Group are leading a programme called "Hydrofueler" to connect petrol stations to the normal natural gas supply to fuel hydrogen powered vehicles. The 2.8 million euro EC funded three year research programme has already drawn interest from Exxon Mobil, and BMW.
Sport and Business Combine for Success
Two students from Warwick Business School (WBS), part of the University of Warwick, have recently been using the skills and knowledge gained from their studies to promote their companies and careers along sporting lines, and with spectacular results...
Mercia Spinner Celebrates Successful First Year of Helping Universities
Mercia Spinner, a powerful alliance of eight West Midlands Universities, is delivering a huge boost to entrepreneurship and small business in the region. Over the past year Mercia Spinner has exploited £160 million worth of innovative technology research to initiate over 50 new projects and set-up twelve spin-off companies.