Press Releases
Maths students at Warwick “something to celebrate”, says creator of the JPEG
One of the foremost applied mathematicians of our time, Professor Ingrid Daubechies, says that the number of mathematics students graduating from the University of Warwick is “wonderful, amazing, something to celebrate”.
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.
Tony Wheeler graduates from the University of Warwick for a second time
Tony Wheeler, co-founder of the Lonely Planet guides has been awarded an Honourary Doctor of Letters (DLitt) by the University of Warwick and our partner Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.
In an exclusive interview with the University of Warwick his advice for fellow graduates is, “Do something you believe in.”
Cancer research pioneer calls for emphasis on prevention as well as cure
Noble prize winner and University of Warwick honorary doctor, Prof. Harald zur Hausen, has called for more emphasis on cancer prevention.
Honorary doctor tells top universities to shout about their achievements
Singapore’s Ambassador-at-Large Chan Heng Chee has been discussing how universities should continually strive for recognition in today’s global higher education market.
CBI Director-General talks Europe and what students can learn from history
Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry John Cridland has discussed the forthcoming referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union in an interview to mark being award with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Warwick.