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Warwick celebrates its Highly Cited Researchers

Five academics from the University of Warwick have been named in the 2023 Highly Cited Researcher list.


The Royal Society's 2023 Sylvester Medal is awarded to Warwick Mathematics Institute's Professor Miles Reid

The Royal Society's 2023 Sylvester Medal for outstanding contributions in the field of Mathematics has been awarded to the Warwick Mathematics Institute's Professor Miles Reid.

Wed 30 Aug 2023, 09:16 | Tags: Awards, Mathematics, Mathematics Institute

The University of Warwick Receives Five Nominations in National BUCS Awards (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

The University of Warwick has received an impressive five nominations in the prestigious National BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Awards. These nominations recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of our students, coaches, volunteers, and participation programs in the field of sports and well-being.

Thu 29 Jun 2023, 14:05 | Tags: Awards, BUCS, Sport

FAB Awards at RIBA Nationals

 

The University of Warwick’s Faculty of Arts building has been recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as a National award winner.

Thu 22 Jun 2023, 09:26 | Tags: Faculty of Arts, Awards, Faculty of Arts Building, RIBA

University of Warwick academic and alumni recognised in King’s first Birthday Honours

A Warwick academic and three alumni have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the King’s first birthday honours list.

Wed 21 Jun 2023, 14:42 | Tags: Awards, Honours List

University of Warwick Maths professor awarded CBE in King’s first Birthday Honours

A pioneering Maths professor from the University of Warwick has been awarded a CBE in the King’s first Birthday Honours list.

Sat 17 Jun 2023, 08:48 | Tags: Awards, Mathematics, Mathematics Institute, Honours List, CBE

University of Warwick trio win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prizes

Three world-class researchers from the University of Warwick have been recognised for their outstanding work by the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Wed 14 Jun 2023, 13:51 | Tags: Awards, Chemistry, Prize

The University of Warwick celebrates after placing in the top three at the “Oscars of Esports”

The Esports Awards, which took place in Las Vegas this week (Tuesday 12 December) is the highest-profile event in the esports world, bringing together professionals from across the industry to celebrate the achievements of those who are driving the industry forward and doing outstanding work. Eight Warwick students and two members of staff including the founder of Warwick Esports student club, and now Head of Esports, Jack Fenton travelled to Vegas for the ceremony.

Fri 16 Dec 2022, 16:09 | Tags: Technology, Awards, esports

Warwick professors awarded highly coveted engineering fellowships

Two Warwick professors have been awarded highly prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) fellowships.

Thu 20 Oct 2022, 09:10 | Tags: Awards, Engineering, School of Engineering, metals

University of Helsinki awards Prof Dieter Wolke its highest honour

Professor Dieter Wolke from the University of Warwick’s Department of Psychology will be bestowed with the rare accolade of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Helsinki today.


Warwick researcher to explore the search for flavour in modern Britain

The UK's love affair with tasty food from around the world wasn’t dented by lockdown, with home delivery services bringing Indian, Chinese, Thai, and many other international cuisines to the doorstep. But what drives people’s love of new flavours and willingness to experiment? Dr Mandy Sadan, Associate Professor in the Global Sustainable Development (GSD) Department, will explore ‘Flavour in the Making of Modern Britain’ thanks to the award of a Major Research Fellowship from the Leverhulme Trust.

Thu 06 Jan 2022, 11:46 | Tags: Food, Awards, research, Leverhulme, Global Sustainable Development

Warwick’s widening participation success recognised at House of Lords

The success of Warwick Scholars, a social mobility scheme that addresses the barriers to attainment, progression, and success by enabling students from the least socially mobile communities to reach their academic potential and thrive during their studies at the university, has been recognised at an awards ceremony held at the House of Lords.  


National Teaching Fellows awarded to two Warwick Academics

Dr Letizia Gramaglia (WIHEA) and Dr Meleisa Ono-George (History), have been awarded new National Teaching Fellows in 2021.
National Teaching Fellowships are the most prestigious awards for excellence in higher education teaching, and impact on student outcomes. 2021 sees the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS) surpass 1,000 awardees in its 21-year history, 55 academics have been awarded the fellowship, including Dr Ono-George and Dr Gramaglia.

 

Thu 05 Aug 2021, 09:58 | Tags: Awards, WIHEA, History

University of Warwick shortlisted as finalist for two UK social mobility awards

In the last few days it was announced that the University of Warwick had been shortlisted for two completely different UK Social mobility awards.

Tue 20 Jul 2021, 14:35 | Tags: Awards, access, social mobility

Warwick Law School researcher is British Science Festival 2021 Award Lecture Winner for Social Sciences

Dr Laura Lammasniemi of Warwick Law School has been chosen to deliver the 2021 British Science Association Social Sciences Award Lecture, in recognition of her innovative research and commitment to public engagement. The Award Lectures have been presented at the British Science Festival since 1990. They celebrate and promote front line research being carried out in the UK by early-career scientists, and have become a springboard for many successful science communicators such as Professor Brian Cox (2006) and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (2008).


Warwick Economics student honoured with prestigious Diana Award

Warwick undergraduate Sana Mittar, 19, from New Delhi, has received a prestigious Diana Award in recognition of her work supporting vulnerable communities in India during the pandemic. Established in 1999 in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award scheme recognises young people between 9 and 25 who are going above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change through social action or humanitarian work.

Tue 29 Jun 2021, 15:01 | Tags: Awards, Economics, undergraduates, Faculty of Social Science

Warwick recognised for excellence in cyber security education

The University of Warwick is one of eight trailblazing universities to have become the first in the UK to gain recognition for their commitment to cyber security education in a new initiative from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – a part of GCHQ.

Tue 15 Dec 2020, 12:34 | Tags: Cyber Security, Awards, WMG, Sciences

BIFA longlists Lucy Brydon’s Body of Water for three awards

Body of Water, the debut feature film by director and screenwriter Lucy Brydon — who also teaches at her alma mater, the University of Warwick — has been longlisted for three British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs).


Professor Akwugo Emejulu recognised with fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences

Warwick Professor of Sociology Dr Akwugo Emejulu has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading social scientists with the award of Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Fellowships are awarded to academics who have not only made an outstanding contribution to research, but who have also applied their expertise to address current challenges in policy, education, society or the economy.

Fri 16 Oct 2020, 10:53 | Tags: Awards, sociology, society, Faculty of Social Science, feminism

First study of the impact of academisation on teachers’ pay and progression to be led by Warwick economists

Warwick researchers will carry out the first detailed study into the impact of English schools’ conversions to autonomous academies on the teacher labour market, thanks to a grant awarded by the Nuffield Foundation.

Wed 16 Sep 2020, 10:10 | Tags: Grants, Awards, Economics, schools, Faculty of Social Science, Education