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Unearthing Pompeii: Professor Michael Scott delves into recent revelations
Pompeii continues to reveal its secrets, fascinating historians and archaeologists alike. Amidst the ashes of antiquity, Michael Scott, Professor of Classics and Ancient History and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Warwick delves into the recent revelations emerging from this iconic archaeological site.
New installation kicks off Springtime Sculpture Trail at The University of Warwick
A colourful new sculpture has been installed today, 20 March, at the University of Warwick kicking off the University’s new Springtime Sculpture Trail.
Art without Borders: Warwick Arts Centre Welcomes Nicole Bachmann and Francis Offman for Summer 2024 Exhibition
Against the backdrop of unprecedented global displacement, the Summer Exhibition at the University of Warwick’s Warwick Arts Centre will delve into the experiences of migrants and refugees escaping oppressive regimes, conflict, and environmental collapse.
Postnatal depression and marginalised women: Shocking revelations from University of Warwick researchers
A new study from the University of Warwick exposes the stark disparities within society that have long supressed the voices of marginalised women dealing with postnatal depression.
Iconic Breadfruit sculpture installed at The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick welcomes Turner Prize winner Veronica Ryan’s iconic Breadfruit sculpture to campus where it will be installed outside the Warwick Arts Centre, joining 25 other artworks that form the University’s sculpture park.
Warwick Ancient Drama Festival Returns with Aeschylus’ The Persians
The University of Warwick’s Ancient Drama Festival is set to return for its tenth year, featuring Aeschylus' The Persians. Funded by the British Academy, the festival will take place on the 25th and 26th January 2024 at the Warwick Arts Centre.
Film and TV production worsens climate crisis
Streaming giants are making TV production worse for the environment than ever before according to new research into the environmental impact of film and television production from the University of Warwick and the University of Cambridge. One Hollywood film creates around 3,000 tonnes of carbon, the equivalent of driving around the world almost 300 times.
Dr Elizabeth Goldring explores the hidden mysteries of Hans Holbein at The Queen’s Gallery
The University of Warwick’s Dr Elizabeth Goldring is set to speak at The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace on 30 November to discuss the works of Hans Holbein and uncover the hidden mysteries of the portraits. The talk is part of Royal Collection Trust’s new exhibition ‘Holbein at the Tudor Court.’
A New Creative Director for Warwick Arts Centre
The University of Warwick is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Byrne as the new Creative Director for Warwick Arts Centre. With over twenty years of production experience in performance sectors, Beth brings a wealth of expertise to her new role.
Family-Friendly Fun in ‘Planting Roots Festival’ at Warwick Arts Centre
The University of Warwick's Warwick Arts Centre invites families in the local community to a day of eco-friendly entertainment and creativity at the Planting Roots Festival on Saturday, November 4th, 2023.
The University of Warwick celebrates Black History Month with the addition of five portraits from Vanley Burke
The University of Warwick has acquired five portraits by photographer, Vanley Burke.
A FAB success: The University of Warwick is a runner up at the RIBA awards.
The University of Warwick’s Faculty of Arts building has been named a runner up for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize 2023.
Warwick Arts Centre gets ready to open doors to its Phantom Sculpture exhibition
Warwick Arts Centre will welcome visitors to its Mead Gallery as the Phantom Sculpture exhibition opens from 5 October – 10 March 2024.
Dr Heidi Ashton on why sexual misconduct, bullying and harassment is so pervasive in the cultural and creative industries.
From the #MeToo movement to ongoing cases of bullying and harassment at all levels of the industry, harmful behaviours perpetrated by people in positions of power are proving stubbornly difficult to deal with across the creative sector.
University of Warwick’s FAB shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize
The University of Warwick’s Faculty of Arts building has been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize 2023.
The £60m building is one of six on the final shortlist for the prestigious award, and the only one outside of London.
University of Warwick welcomes schools for FABFest
The University of Warwick’s Faculty of Arts building played host to five schools from across Coventry yesterday.
University of Warwick opens new Venice home as part of record £100m investment in the arts
The University of Warwick has today announced the opening of a new ‘home’ in the heart of Venice – as part of an ambitious £100m programme of investment in the arts and humanities.
Faculty of Arts Building awarded West Midlands Building of the Year
The University of Warwick’s new Faculty of Arts building was named the West Midlands Building of the Year at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) West Midlands regional awards last night.
Rules of engagement: the five of rules of love in Regency England
More than just late-night escapism and bingeworthy TV, period dramas encourage fascination and intrigue into fact vs fiction. The likes of Bridgerton, and its upcoming prequel highlights that for would be lovers in Georgian England, rules of engagement were a far cry from dating apps and romantic love in the modern world.
University of Warwick named as one of UK’s best in the 2023 Good University Guide
The University of Warwick has further cemented its position as one of the UK’s best universities - after being ranked 9th overall by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
It continues a remarkable record for Warwick, which has featured in the Top 10 every single year since the Guide was first published in 1992.