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University of Warwick's ‘School Tasking’ Project enhances legal understanding for legally accountable 10-year-olds – research finds
Research on the 'School Tasking' widening participation project, suggests that children’s pre-existing understanding of the law may be based on media depictions, from what a lawyer looks like, complete with gowns, gavels and briefcases – to what crime looks like, including Americanised imagery from crime-based television shows and weaponry from violent computer games.
The University of Warwick to award Taskmaster’s Alex Horne with honorary doctorate for pioneering widening participation initiative
The University of Warwick will award Alex Horne, the celebrated comedian, writer, and creator of the hit television show "Taskmaster," with an Honorary Doctorate next year in recognition of his efforts and commitment to fostering inclusive education. This is as a result of his instrumental support in growing the "School Tasking" initiative.
First 'Taskmaster Education Live' held at the University of Warwick
The University of Warwick hosted Taskmaster Education Live last weekend, a dynamic family event that drew over 1,200 participants to Warwick Arts Centre. The day featured 15 unique tasks for families to try their hands at, a duck hunt around campus, and a live show with the Taskmaster’s Assistant himself, Little Alex Horne.
The success of University of Warwick's 'School Tasking' Project inspires 26 other universities to take on the project ahead of Channel 4's brand new 'Junior Taskmaster' Show
The University of Warwick is proud to announce the success of the 'School Tasking' project, created by Dr Ali Struthers from Warwick Law School, as part of an ongoing widening participation effort that has inspired a nationwide rollout.
25 Universities sign up to Warwick’s Taskmaster programme for disadvantaged schools
Twenty-five universities have signed up to a programme led by the University of Warwick which uses ‘Taskmaster’ style activities to teach law to less advantaged school children.
When does a crisis end? Researchers receive funding to investigate
A University of Warwick expert in global health law is part of an international team exploring how we define the end of a crisis in a new project funded by the Wellcome Trust’s new Discovery Award scheme.