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Young disabled people experience institutional discrimination and stigmatisation in mainstream schools in England, research finds

New research by the University of Warwick has found that disabled young people in England experience institutional and structural discrimination in mainstream schools, with two thirds fewer achieving level 2 qualifications compared to non-disabled peers. Academics argue that these experiences are a key barrier to educational and occupational attainment.


Funding received for 340 new PhD places across the Midlands to train the next generation of social scientists

A consortium led by the University of Warwick has received significant funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) that will advance research training provision for the next generation of social scientists and ensure that the Midlands remains at the forefront of methodological advancements in social science.

Tue 07 Nov 2023, 14:40 | Tags: 1 - Research Social Science social sciences

€1.45m awarded to research the role of human skills for economic development

Dr Federico Rossi, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, is one of just 400 researchers across Europe to have been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, to study which human skills are crucial for future economic development.


University of Warwick awarded £1.25 million to boost impact of Social Sciences research

The University of Warwick has received a share of £40 million which will support a range of social, economic and behavioural science research that can positively impact society.

Wed 22 Mar 2023, 14:19 | Tags: funding 1 - Research Social Science social sciences

University of Warwick academics and the Football Association of Wales announce project partnership to study communication during live matches

Linguistics experts at the University of Warwick will be working with the Football Association of Wales to analyse communication between game analysts and team coaches, in order to improve teamwork and gain insights into how professional sports teams can achieve a competitive edge through language.


Four Warwick social scientists conferred Fellowship of the Academy for Spring 2023

The University of Warwick is delighted to announce that four academics in the Faculty of Social Sciences have been conferred Fellowship of the Academy this spring.


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