Press Coverage
Press Summary - September 20 - September 26
Kuwait Times – Professor Qing Wang, WBS, comments about the IPO of online retailer Ali Baba
Also in: Alaska Dispatch News Online
Automotive Design – The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has selected the University of Warwick as the site for its Hub location. (1st September)
Bangla Mirror – An article about the top British Universities in the QS rankings and mentions Warwick’s position in the top 70.
The Australian Financial Review – Emeritus Professor and former Pro-Vice chancellor Richard Higgot has been suspended as Vice Chancellor from Murdoch University.
Examiner –Professor Dieter Wolke from the department of Psychology comments on how teaching siblings to be nice instead of bullies promotes mental health
Also in: My Plain View
Reformer (Online) – Article mentions a study by Professor Chengwei Liu and Jenker Denrell from WBS and the simulation model they developed
Food Navigator Asia (Online) – Article on new research from the University of Warwick regarding Gene Activators. Includes comments from Professor Paul Thornalley
The Dish (Online) – Article on the recent outbreak of Ebola with comments from Professor Thomas House from the department of Mathematics
Also in : UPI Online (2)
Financial Times – Professor Nick Chater from WBS comments on the importance of small things in persuasion
Natural Gas Europe (WBS) – Professor Michael Bradshaw from WBS comments on how Russian energy firms will need the west in the future to continue drilling in the Artic
Yahoo Finance - Article on German firms seeking sales with record US Buyouts with comments from Professor Christian Stadler from WBS.
The Asian Age – Article on how Sibling Bullying may up depression risk which mentions researchers from the University of Warwick
The Wall Street Journal – Professor Christian Stadler from WBS talks about Siemens activity in the Energy Sector
Also in: Morning Star
International New York Times – Professor Lei Mao from WBS talks about the charges against Deutsche Bank
Fruit Net - Article on mental wellbeing being linked to fruit and veg consumption, based on research from Professor Saverio Stranges from the Medical School
Also in: The Scotsman
Alpha Galileo
Medical Xpress
Jagran
First Post
The New Age
Nine Msn – Health and Wellbeing
Business Standard
Free Malaysia Today
The Medical News
American Medical Network
Before its News
Newsmax
Yahoo News
Bioscience Technology
Science Newsline
Science Daily
Edmonton Sun
Forterie Times
Daily Star
Bright Surf
Medical News Today
Mail on Sunday
Delhi Daily News
Ifairer
iAfrica
Khaleej Times
Her World Plus
Times of India
NDTV
Daily News Auckland
Food Navigator
Health
Latin Post
Clinica Space
Neutraceuticals World
CTV News
Headlines and Global News
Examiner
Canada Journal
Daily Express
The Asian Age
Times of India (Paper)
New Delhi Times
Panorama
The News
Oman Observer
The Epoch Times
Shape
Insider Media - Tata Steel plans R&D Link with Warwick University, includes comments from Lord Bhattacharyya and mentions WMG
Also In: Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Bdaily
Indian – Commodity
India Education Diary
4-Traders
The Business Desk
Yorkshire Insider Daily
Science Business
BBC News
Steel Guru
Eurasia Review – Article on Kenyan Security Strategy with comments from Professor David Anderson
Also in: The Star
allAfrica
Europa – Article on the European Union Contests for Young Scientists which mention Professor Martin Hairer as a past winner
Also In: IPFrontline
Health Canal – Researchers develop new DNA sequencing method to diagnose tuberculosis. Professor Mark Pallen comments on his research
Also in: The Hindu
Herald Globe
Knoxville Times
The Asian Age
MedIndia
Medical News Today
Bloomberg – Professor David Arnott from WBS comments on Tesco
Also in: The Business Times (Singapore)
Europe News – Birmingham faces changes with more Muslim children then Christian, comments from Dr David Owen
GopUSA – Article on Ebola which mentions research from the University of Warwick
Around the Globe - Article on Shakespeare festivals which mentions Paul Prescott from the University of Warwick
Around the Globe – Article by Professor Tony Howard on Renaissance Existentialists
Health Food Business – Researchers from the University of Warwick Examine impact of bad cholesterol. Includes comments from Dr Naila Rabbani
Times Higher Education – Star Salaries blamed for pension burnout, includes comments from Bernard Casey
Times Higher Education - View on Pensions depend on principles, includes a letter by Professor Dennis Leech from the economics department
Daily Mail Online – Article on the Bash bug with comments from Professor Tim Watson from WMG
Consultant News - Article on Research from Professor Onur Tosun from WBS with comments
National
Daily Mail – Rise of sexism against women at Universities. A drinking game conducted at the University of Warwick is used as an example.
Also in: Thisismoney.co.uk
Arts Council England – New course on Banned Books: Literature and Censorship is running at the Centre for Lifelong Learning at the University of Warwick
Farmers Guardian – Letter from Professor Colin Fink, Medical director and Senior Lecturer at the University of Warwick regarding Alternatives to BCG Vaccine.
The Independent Schools Magazine – Margaret Low from WMG presents certificates to the winners for the British Computer Society’s Challenge IT competition at Saint Martin’s School.
The Sunday Times – Article on the University of Warwick as the Sunday Times University of the Year. Comments from Vice Chancellor Nigel Thrift on the focus and direction of the University, and its partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover, Tata, and the NAIC at WMG. Has a brief history of WMG and mentions its future with the new WMG academy for Young Engineers.
The Sunday Times – Article on expensive degrees that don’t net a job. Warwick is mentioned as a university where 78% of students get a professional job and 96% of students finish their degrees.
The Sunday Times – The Sunday Times University League Table with Warwick in 8th position overall
The Sunday Times – Table with % of Middle Class students at Universities in the UK, ranking Warwick at 12th
The Sunday Times – Table with lowest dropout rate for students at Universities in the UK ranking Warwick at 11th
The Sunday Times – Table with Universities which are the best for research in the UK ranking Warwick at 4th
The Sunday Times – Report on the University of Warwick, with statistics of fees, performance and number of students and places. Talks about Warwick being the University of the Year, previous investments in the University, and future investments in WBS expansion and the NAIC centre. Has a student view from Cat Turhan, SU president.
Nursery World – Caroline Jones from the University of Warwick’s Centre for Lifelong Learning talks about her nurseries and how the business has changed over the last 25 years.
Channel Info – Hugh Boyes from WMG comments on the dangers of digital devices
The Times – University of Warwick places 2nd for the best Campus Universities for Student satisfaction
Eastern Daily Press – Edward Glover from the University of Warwick’s Yesu Persaud Centre for Caribbean Studies talks about his new book
Pensions Age – Professor Andrew Sentance talks about what the ‘new normal’ means for pension fund investors, WBS
The Times – Table showing rankings for student satisfaction placing Warwick 24th overall
The Daily Mirror – Professor Crawford Spence from WBS comments on the recent Tesco crisis
Also in: The Guardian
The Herald
International Accounting Bulletin (Online)
New Europe (Online)
Portfolio Adviser (Online)
Mail on Sunday (Online)
Empower Your Mind (Online)
TMCnet (Online)
Accounting Web
Citywire Global – Professor Christian Stadler from WBS is mentioned in an article about Citywire’s events programme this summer, about giving a talk on the oldest companies in Europe and how they have stood the test of time.
The Daily Telegraph – Personal view from Professor Crawford Spence from WBS regarding Tesco’s recent financial crisis
Times Higher Education – Article regarding Professor Thomas Docherty’s suspension to be lifted. Comments from Dennis Leech, president of the Warwick Branch of the University and college Union
Also in – Physical edition
Bdaily (Online) – Graduate students from the MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship course at WMG have started their own online food delivery business. Talks about how WMG provided office space and support to the new business.
The Times – Article about Universities in the Good University Guide 2015, which talks about arts subjects and economics and mentions Warwick for its spectacular performance for matching the 5 tables headed by Oxford
Worcester News – Article naming University of Worcester as the 10th best university in the midlands and talks about Warwick being the top in the midlands with an average spend of 2,314 per student
Nursery World - Caroline Jones from the University of Warwick’s Centre for Lifelong Learning talks about Schools taking on early years provision
Stylist – Article on climbing the ladder to the top which mentions doing an MBA from WBS
The Times – Tables with the best university for the arts, with Warwick comings 11th for Computer Science, 20th for Biology, joint 3rd for mathematics, 11th for Physics and 4th for Chemistry
The Daily Mirror – Article investigating the claims of EnergySaver with a comment from Professor Bob Critoph
Also in: 4-traders
Mirror
Birmingham Post – Chinese vice premier visits the new advanced steel Research Centre at WMG. Includes comments by Lord Bhattacharyya
Midlands Business Insider - Article on alma matter at a University with comments from Claudie Combelas, head of Alumni engagement at Warwick. Also has an interview with Dee Agyie, a graduate from Warwick Business School.
Nottingham Post – Article on University students spending habits with Warwick dominating the tables for shoe orders
Midlands Business Insider – Article on Self-driving cars with comments from Lord Bhattacharyya and mentions the new Advances propulsion centre with the WMG
City AM - Article on international exposure in MBAs which mentions the 90% international student rate at WBS MBAs
The Irish World Newspaper – Article on ever-rising house prices with comments from Professor James Mitchell from the economics department
Cornish and Devon Post – Student Nathan Parsons graduates from the University of Warwick with a first class MEng degree and is continuing here working towards a MSc and PhD in Molecular Analytical Science.
Coventry Telegraph – University of Warwick and University of Coventry are named University of the Year and Modern University of the Year respectively. Comments from Vice Chancellor Professor Nigel Thrift.
Also in: Coventry Times
Leamington Courier - University of Warwick Student’s Union Officer Rob Ankcorn comments about taxi drivers refusing to take students on short trips.
Leamington Courier – Visiting academic at the University of Warwick Rob Fielding has been nominated for the UNA-UK Distinguished Service Award by the Warwick District Branch of the United Nations Association.
Coventry Telegraph – Professor Tim Watson from WMG’s Cyber Security Centre comments on the security of the devices we use everyday
Coventry Telegraph – Article on the recent Noah’s Ark discovery focusing on the work of WMG and comments from Dr Irving Finkel
Coventry Telegraph – Tata Steel announces a new R&D centre for Warwick with WMG. Includes comments from Professor Claire Davis.
Hartlepool Mail – Incoming maths and physics student is helped with tuitions from local power station
Coventry Telegraph – Professor Gary Barker awards the annual physicist of the year award to 2 sixth form students
Coventry Observer – Warwick University named University of the Year, with comments from Professor Nigel Thrift