Our role in the region
Our role in the region
We're a forward-facing University supporting the:
- economic growth,
- social growth
- and cultural growth of our region
We're making it a better place for people who study, live and work here and more sustainable for future generations.
We're working with partners across the West Midlands to address challenges that have a direct impact on our region by supporting:
Our world class research is making a real difference to people living here in Coventry & Warwickshire.
People
We’re supporting local people to access life-changing opportunities through raising aspirations, education and helping local people in our region into employment
Economy
We’re supporting our local economy to thrive by creating opportunities for businesses and industries in our region to grow and develop.
Communities
We want our local communities to share the benefits of our place in the region, making it a better place to live, work and visit.
Culture and Sport
Our region is home to a vibrant culture, from the heritage of Coventry to the diversity of Birmingham. We encourage our communities to support and engage in cultural activities, both on and off campus helping to make our region a healthy and vibrant place.
Environment
We’re playing our part in tackling the climate emergency in our region. Building on our existing research and education programmes and our connections to industry and society.
Our impact
Read about our economic impact in the region, our social impact and personal stories from people in our region who have been positively impacted by the University.
News
Endangered crayfish move into ‘5-star hotel’ on Warwick campus
The geometric goose: Warwick’s new neon icon lands on campus
Soh’s Trail at University of Warwick Sculpture Park: A celebration of life and memory
Goldman Sachs and WMG launch first degree apprenticeship programme in Birmingham
University of Warwick and Tata Group win Bhattacharyya Award
Events
Mini Creatives at Warwick Arts Centre - 7 Oct - 9 Dec
Join musician Natalie Mason for our sessions that focus on music, storytelling and sensory sounds for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups. Age 0-4. Free to attend - no need to book. Every Tuesday 10.30am - 12pm.
Exhibition - Japanese ceramic artist Takuro Kuwata- Mead Gallery - 31 Oct 2025 - 15 March 2026
Exhibition accompanied by a programme of public events, including talks and hands-on workshops. Birmingham-based collective Modern Clay have designed an interactive gallery studio within the exhibition, giving visitors the chance to create their own clay vessels and experience Kuwata’s techniques first hand.
Global Illuminations Procession - 19 November
Join us for a dazzling international light procession winding through the heart of campus from 17:00-19:30.
British Art Show 10 at Warwick Arts Centre - Sept 2026
Warwick Arts Centre will co-host the opening of British Art Show 10, the UK’s most important touring exhibition of contemporary art. The exhibition will open in Coventry in September 2026 before touring to Swansea, Bristol, Sheffield and Newcastle Gateshead.
Explore all our 60th anniversary events
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Resonate year-round events programme
Resonate is a year-round programme of inspiring and interactive events for all ages to spark ideas, curiosity and creativity across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Reshape, Refresh, Renew
As the landscape continues to evolve, it's an ideal time to reshape, refresh and renew our "Excellence with Purpose" 2030 strategy. This renewed vision will not only elevate our future goals, it will also reaffirm our commitment to making a positive, lasting impact for years to come. Here we will review our achievements and commit ourselves to a series of goals.
