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Celebration event commends the University of Warwick’s world-leading research

The University of Warwick has celebrated the research achievements which have helped to position it as a leading global university.

Wed 01 May 2024, 14:18 | Tags: research

Student Cinema Society at The University of Warwick Shortlisted for 2024 Film Society of the Year Awards

The Student Cinema society, one of the oldest societies at the University of Warwick has been shortlisted for two awards by Cinema For All, a leading organization dedicated to promoting community cinema.

Tue 30 Apr 2024, 14:50 | Tags: University of Warwick, Community and region, film, Students, society

Antimicrobial resistance crisis: “Antibiotics are not magic bullets”

Dr James Gill, a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Warwick and a practising GP, will attend a pivotal event hosted at the House of Lords on Monday (April 29) focused on combating the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).


Standing Ovations: Researcher explores Best of British comedy legends immortalised in sculpture.

As social media buzzes with debates over the diminutive dimensions of ancient Greek statues' private parts, Dr David Wright from the University of Warwick's Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies dives into a more British sculpture exploration: the world of British comedy immortalised in sculpture.


Exploring Europe's key Stone Age site: The major underwater scientific expedition to preserve history

Led by a researcher from the University of Warwick, a new expedition is set to delve into Europe’s pivotal Mesolithic Stonge Age site, Bouldnor Cliff.

The expedition is a race against time to the submerged prehistoric settlement as erosion threatens its complete loss.

Fri 26 Apr 2024, 09:55 | Tags: Archaeology, research, ocean, DNA

The University of Warwick celebrates one year anniversary of sustainable workwear initiative

The University of Warwick is celebrating one year of the Workwear Wardrobe, a sustainable pop-up wardrobe to provide students with free pre-loved workwear in preparation for their interviews.


New research shows “profound” link between dietary choices and brain health

New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.

Wed 24 Apr 2024, 09:32 | Tags: Computer Science, Health, Food, research, Diet, Sciences, Health and Medicine

International Lawyer from the University of Warwick calls for fairness in WHO Pandemic Treaty Talks

As the World Health Organization (WHO) pushes for countries to seal the Pandemic Treaty by May this year, researchers at the University of Warwick and Kings College London stress the need for fair negotiations.

Mon 22 Apr 2024, 19:30 | Tags: COVID-19, Law

Student journalists from the University of Warwick celebrated at National Awards

The University of Warwick’s student newspaper, The Boar, has been celebrated at the Student Publication Association National Awards.

Fri 19 Apr 2024, 16:30 | Tags: Awards, Students

Roundtable showcases the University of Warwick’s sustainable heat network system

The University of Warwick has showcased its leading role in research into decarbonisation at a roundtable event.

Fri 19 Apr 2024, 15:34 | Tags: WBS, Engineering, research, Environment, energy, sustainability, Sciences

Music geeks saved vinyl, says new Warwick Business School research for Record Store Day

Vinyl has been saved from extinction thanks to music geeks, according to new research from Warwick Business School.

Thu 18 Apr 2024, 11:27 | Tags: WBS

Early career researchers from across the world unite at the University of Warwick to tackle climate change

This week (14-20 April) the University of Warwick welcomes a cohort of early career researchers (ECRs) to its Sustainability Training School.


New trial launches to explore environmentally-sustainable shopping choices

A new research project launched today (15th) by a partnership including the University of Warwick will explore how shoppers can be encouraged to make more sustainable food choices while they do their online shopping.

Mon 15 Apr 2024, 12:00 | Tags: Economics

Games are the secret to learning maths and statistics, says new University of Warwick research

Games may be the secret to learning numbers based subjects like maths and economics, according to new research.

Mon 15 Apr 2024, 11:37 | Tags: WBS

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.


University of Warwick Student appointed to Office for Students’ Disability in Higher Education Advisory Board

The Office for Students has today announced the appointment of Josh Bradbury, a student within the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick, to the Office for Students' Disability in Higher Education Advisory Board.

Fri 12 Apr 2024, 09:39 | Tags: disability, PAIS

Warwick astronomer awarded £3 million to transform observations of the sky

A University of Warwick astronomer has been awarded £3 million to develop a ‘digital telescope’ that will be capable of producing a highly sensitive continuous movie of the night sky.

Thu 11 Apr 2024, 11:47 | Tags: Physics, Astrophysics, research, astronomy, Sciences

Warwick Arts Centre programme shortlisted for Museums and Heritage Award

The University of Warwick’s Arts Centre has been shortlisted for Community Engagement Project of the Year at the national Museums and Heritage Awards for its ‘Playing Out in Canley’ programme.

Wed 10 Apr 2024, 13:36 | Tags: Warwick Arts Centre, Canley Parade

Scientists reveal how Solar System might die in new white dwarf research

Our solar system might be pulled into the gravity of a white dwarf star, crushed and ground to dust, according to scientists from the University of Warwick.

Tue 09 Apr 2024, 09:20 | Tags: Physics, Astrophysics, research, Space, astronomy, Sciences

Student escapes war in Sudan and makes epic four-month journey across three countries to start course at the University of Warwick

A student escaped the civil war in Sudan and embarked on a perilous four-month journey dodging bullets and surviving arrest to start his Masters course with just hours to spare at the University of Warwick’s Business School.

When the civil war broke out between Sudan’s military and a paramilitary group in April, Amin Elsheikh, 27, had to flee for his life from his home in the capital, Khartoum, where the fiercest fighting was.

Fri 05 Apr 2024, 09:44 | Tags: WBS