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Nominations open for new Research Celebration and Awards Event this spring
Nominations are open across various categories, from research culture to impact to PhD supervision. Nominations close on 13 February. In the coming weeks, we’ll confirm the event's date, time and location, as well as how to register as an attendee.
Warwick to launch PATHWAY Programme for Career Development of Black Researchers
Warwick is launching a sector leading programme to address under-representation of black academics in UK Higher Education. The Warwick PATHWAY programme will launch at an official event on 22 November, 13:00-14:00 at the Oculus, University of Warwick.
UK re-joins EU science research scheme Horizon
The UK is to re-join the EU's flagship scientific research scheme, Horizon, and be able to fully participate in the programme on the same terms as other associated countries. The deal will allow UK institutions to access the £85bn research programme and pave the way to rebuilding EU partnerships.
Don't miss Funders’ Research Culture Workshop on 25 April 2023
Hear from representatives of the largest STEM research funders about their vision for shaping research culture at the Funders’ Research Culture Workshop. The event will feature representatives from UKRI (Research England), Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) who will share their visions, and update the research community on funding policies.
Update of Horizon Europe Applications
Successful applicants for Horizon Europe grant awards will be guaranteed funding regardless of the outcome of the UK’s efforts to associate to Horizon Europe, under a new scheme announced by the UK Government on 29 November 2021.
Celebrating our Highly Cited Researchers
Four Warwick academics have been named in the 2021 Highly Cited Researcher list.
NIHR open-access policy to make peer-reviewed research articles openly available from June 2022
Research articles supported by NIHR must be made openly available immediately from 1 June 2022.
Policing, Culture and Community: WM Police as City of Culture Partners
New research asks how the police can use City of Culture to engage the public, whilst also managing crime and protecting event attendees. The project explores how police partnerships around arts and culture can support crime reduction and protect vulnerable people.
Research Culture Committee Launched
A Research Culture Committee has been established to lead a series of projects that will make an important contribution to the University’s research culture going forward.
Success for Warwick in the first Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results
On 23 March, the Government published its inaugural Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) report, and we are delighted that Warwick has been placed in the top 10% of English higher education institutes for “Public and community engagement”, and the top 20% for “Working with business.”
Research Culture Committee
A new Research Culture Committee has been established to bring together researchers, technicians, PGR students, and professional services staff to have open and collaborative discussions about the University’s research culture, to share best practice, and to influence future developments in this area.
Congratulations to Professor Pam Thomas
It is with pleasure that we announce the appointment of Professor Pam Thomas (Pro-Vice-Chancellor - Research) as CEO of the Faraday Institution.
Brand new Research Technology Platforms (RTPs) brochure launched
The Research Technology Platforms (RTPs) have launched a new brochure detailing the latest capabilities and contact details for researchers at Warwick, in industry and for universities world-wide to access.
New Deputy PVC (Research) for Knowledge Exchange and Partnerships
Knowledge exchange, industry partnerships and innovation are key components of much of the University’s research. To support this growing area, Professor Kerry Kirwan has been appointed as new Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) for Knowledge Exchange and Partnerships.
Creating new drug delivery methods with molecular machines
Using molecular machines to create new drug delivery methods will be the focus of a new Innovative Training Network (ITN) coordinated by Dr Remzi Becer from the Department of Chemistry.
€1.9m awarded to new research project in the Department of Mathematics
Professor Mark Pollicott from the Department of Mathematics has been awarded a European Research Council Advanced Grant of €1.9m for a research project to develop new methods and theories in pure maths. This will have important and diverse applications to many different areas.
HR Excellence in Research Award
Warwick has successfully retained the European Commission HR Excellence in Research Award at the sixth year review point. This prestigious award aligns with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for their Recruitment.
Major grant awarded for research into cancerous cells
Understanding how cells divide is a major goal in cancer research. A new £1.2million project by Warwick Medical School’s Stephen Royle aims to understand cell biology phenomena at a molecular scale, which could lead to the development of possible new cancer therapies.
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New research shows “profound” link between dietary choices and brain health
New research has highlighted the profound link between dietary choices and brain health.
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.
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.
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.
Mysterious rainbow ‘glory’ lights observed on distant planet
For the first time, signs of the rainbow-like ‘glory effect’ have been detected on a planet outside our solar system. Glory are colourful concentric rings of light that occur only under peculiar conditions.
‘Cosmic Cannibals’ expel jets into space at 40% speed of light
For the first time, astronomers have measured the speed of fast-moving jets in space, crucial to star formation and the distribution of elements needed for life.
Warwick drives opportunities for technology specialists thanks to £1.5m grant
The University of Warwick has been awarded £1.5m to support opportunities and development activities for technology specialists.
Warwick awarded £11 million to train PhD students in computational modelling
The University of Warwick has been awarded £11m to train PhD students in computational modelling.
£9 million funding will train data visualisation researchers of the future
A £9 million grant will train researchers in data visualisation – a crucial field to help organisations harness meaning and direction from data.
Astrophysicists unveil new phenomenon challenging textbook definition of white dwarf stars
Scientists have revealed why some white dwarfs mysteriously stop cooling – changing ideas on just how old stars really are, and what happens to them when they die.
£1.5m donation drives UK-Japan collaboration in antimicrobial research
A £1.5 million donation will drive joint research into antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by scientists in the UK and Japan.
Care improvements needed for people with precancerous condition of the womb
Research out today (29th February) shows care improvements are needed to reduce the risk of developing cancer in patients diagnosed with endometrial hyperplasia.
New national initiative educates public on automated vehicles (AVs)
Today, WMG at The University of Warwick, launches the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom (PAVE UK) with the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Transport, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), and Transport for West Midlands, as its founding partners.
Games in the classroom and the boardroom: How ‘serious games’ are helping us learn
A team of researchers are encouraging us to swap textbooks for games, as they drive the application of games in learning, engagement and research.
Protein biomarkers predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis – according to new study
In the largest study of its kind, scientists have shown how protein “biomarkers” predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Physicist advancing skin cancer screening and diagnosis using terahertz waves
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science this Sunday, 11 February, The University of Warwick is shining the spotlight on a physicist who is developing new technology to advance the diagnosis and screening of skin cancers.
Funding for joint Warwick-Aston Engineering Biology research paves the way for enhanced sustainable manufacturing and drug discovery
A team of academics from The University of Warwick and Aston University has secured a £1.8m grant to engineer microbial cell factories to produce membrane proteins which will support future drug screening and sustainable chemical production.
Group physical and mental health rehabilitation improves life quality for people with long covid
A new study has found that an on-line rehabilitation programme improves quality of life for adults with long covid.
Asteroid making its closest approach to Earth this weekend
An asteroid the size of a school bus will making its closest approach to Earth this weekend.
AI tool developed to help grade cancer based on cell divisions
Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, scientists are revealing a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help grade cancer, by analysing cell division.