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Record-breaking runner inspires local school pupils at outreach event

Students from six local schools were welcomed onto the Warwick University campus for the first in-person outreach event since the covid-19 pandemic. The event, featuring marathon runner Nick Butter, was part of the University’s wide-ranging programme of activities designed to break down perceived barriers, challenge myths about university, and encourage young people to aim high.

Tue 30 Nov 2021, 13:23 | Tags: campus, Outreach, community, engagement, widening participation

Science spectacular back in action at the University of Warwick

Scientists from the University of Warwick will be leaving their labs and striding on stage next week to entertain and amaze audiences as the Christmas Lectures series returns next week.


University of Warwick mobilises people to find the sound of Coventry in year-long festival to Resonate with City of Culture

A previous similar event organised by the UniversityFinding the future sound of Coventry is just one event in a newly launched year-long festival announced today, Monday 10th May 2021 to Resonate with Coventry’s year as City of Culture.


Tales of Treatment highlight the benefits of grassroots public engagement for researchers

An approach to public engagement which respects grass-roots and community knowledge has an important role to play in improving our understanding of the relationship between traditional healing and Western-style medicine in low and middle-income countries, and could generate new approaches to tackling antimicrobial resistance, according to a new paper published in Medical Humanities.


National award for project to bring chemistry to life in schools

A project co-developed by a University of Warwick researcher that uses real-world research to bring chemistry to life for school students has been recognised with a national award from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Wed 24 Jun 2020, 08:54 | Tags: Outreach, Chemistry

Primary pupils visit Warwick for a taste of university

A very special graduation took place on Friday thanks to the partnership between the University of Warwick and national education charity, IntoUniversity. The graduation ceremony, for Y6 pupils from Frederick Bird Primary School in Coventry, marked the end of a five-day programme designed to give the youngsters a taste of what higher education is all about.


Seven-year old inventor sees her machine made real at University of Warwick’s Family Day

Over 5,000 people visited the University of Warwick’s special science themed Family Day at the weekend. Among them was seven-year-old Evie Williams who won the University’s Rube Goldberg machine competition.


Pint of Science returns next week bringing scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

The public science festival, Pint of Science, kicks off next with experts from the Universities of Warwick and Coventry talking about their research work in a selection of pubs and venues around the Coventry and Leamington Spa.


Pint of Science returns to Coventry bringing scientists out of the lab and into your local

The public science festival, Pint of Science, is returning to Coventry this year with experts from the Universities of Warwick and Coventry talking about their research work in a selection of pubs and venues around the city.


University of Warwick backs new initiative to get Coventry’s young learners IntoUniversity

The University of Warwick has teamed up with national educational charity IntoUniversity to launch a new project aimed at raising aspirations and improving educational outcomes for children and young people in Coventry. The IntoUniversity Coventry centre, based in the Hillfields area of the city, will be run by the national education charity in partnership with the University.


Making science crystal clear – Warwick’s Science Gala welcomes public next week

Fancy learning how to grow a crystal, make lightening or dance like a sound wave? Youngsters with a passion for science will be able to enjoy some real-life experiments at the University of Warwick’s Science Gala next week.


Professor Brian Cox hails universities as ‘tremendously valuable public resources’ at award of University of Warwick honorary degree

Professor Brian Cox OBE has hailed the vital role of universities in communicating science to the general public as he was awarded an honorary degree at the University of Warwick, the host for this year’s British Science Festival.

Fri 18 Jan 2019, 15:19 | Tags: Physics, Honorary Graduates, Outreach, graduates

Science on Show at Warwick

Young science explorers from across the region will be able to sit in a submarine, search the skies for stars and use physics and chemistry to make ice-cream at the University of Warwick’s Science Gala this month.

Fri 19 Jan 2018, 13:08 | Tags: University of Warwick, Physics, Outreach, Campus news, Sciences

Discover Chemistry of Christmas at Fargo Village this weekend

Kids and grown-ups from 5 to 105 are invited to discover the science behind Christmas with FREE, fun family activities this weekend at Fargo Village in Coventry – hosted by the University of Warwick and the Royal Society of Chemistry.


Ping Pong Merrily on High - Christmas lectures return to Warwick

Exploding ping pong balls and a generous helping of fireworks are among the spectacles promised at this year’s Christmas Lectures at the University of Warwick.

Mon 13 Nov 2017, 13:16 | Tags: University of Warwick, Christmas, Outreach, Sciences

How numbers help the world make sense: Warwick public lecture

How unlikely is it to win a lottery jackpot? Why do strange coincidences occur so often?

These questions – and more - will be answered by the world-famous statistician Jeff Rosenthal, during his public talk on randomness and probability at the University of Warwick next week.


Teaching biology to all: Professor Kevin Moffat's Inaugural Lecture

Making biology exciting and accessible to everyone will be at the heart of Professor Kevin Moffat’s inaugural lecture as a Professorial Teaching Fellow at the University of Warwick this week.


Mind-controlled toys and electronic noses: Warwick Engineering Day

Members of the local community will have the chance to get their hands on the toys of the future and cutting-edge technology - at the University of Warwick’s Engineering Day this month.

Thu 02 Mar 2017, 13:20 | Tags: Technology, Industry, Outreach, Engineering, Sciences

Warwick embarks on new scheme to help more disadvantaged young people into Higher Education

The University of Warwick, as a part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) is working with nine schools and colleges across seven wards in Warwickshire to increase participation in higher education.

Mon 13 Feb 2017, 10:00 | Tags: University of Warwick, Community and region, Outreach

Your chance to explore science labs at Warwick

Members of the public are to be given behind-the-scenes access to scientific laboratories at the University of Warwick, as well as the chance get to grips with cutting-edge research.