Press Releases
Universities global connectivity via the air transport network gives significant insight to global rankings
The demand for higher education is on the rise and so is the cost of education. When judging the quality of a university, ranking tables provide good indication of university quality. But when many universities fluctuate in those rankings from year to year, if you a prospective student or researcher, how should you choose the right university? Some base their decisions on employability figures, others consider factors like presence of inspirational academics, academic infrastructure, and diversity, but new research shows that universities in close proximity to large transportation hubs are set to succeed.
WMG researchers at the University of Warwick part of new national £65 million battery research
WMG researchers, at the University of Warwick, will be a significant part of a new £65 million national battery research initiative. The Faraday Institution, a new multi-million pound research institute, was announced on Monday 2nd October 2017, by Greg Clark, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. It will drive and accelerate fundamental research in developing battery technologies, and its translation.
Professor Lord Bhattacharyya first person ever to receive two particular prestigious Chinese awards on the same day
Professor Lord Bhattacharyya, Chairman and founder of WMG, at the University of Warwick, was on Friday (29th September 2017) bestowed with two prestigious awards from China – the Great Wall Friendship Award, from Beijing City, and the Chinese Government Friendship Award, the premier national award.
Very light rail plans for Coventry move forward
Plans for a very light rail service in Coventry moved a step closer today, with researchers from WMG, at the University of Warwick, unveiling early vehicle concept designs to representatives from Coventry City Council.
Research finds that UK companies that consider both direct and indirect reshoring of manufacturing gain best performance boosts
A new report launched today (27th September 2017) by researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick, and Reshoring UK, finds that UK companies that consider both direct and indirect reshoring of manufacturing gain best performance boosts and urges companies to consider both approaches when developing their future strategies.
Sunday Times ranks 22 Warwick subjects in UK's top 10
The Times/Sunday Times’ Complete University Guide 2018 has ranked 22 Subjects in the UK’s top 10, including nine in the top 5 – with the Warwick Writing Programme ranked 1st for Creative Writing.