Press Coverage
Press Summary - February 21 - March 12
International
ABC News – Article re Warwick Business School is one of 18 universities from around the world all competing to predict which billion dollarcompany will be bankrupt by 2020
Assembly Magazine - Ola Henfridsson, a professor of information systems and management at the UK’s Warwick Business School, believes it’s only a matter of time before the traditional auto industry is side lined as technology firms muscle in on the sector
Bank IT Asia – Article re UK company BAE Systems has signed a deal at the House of Lords in London to fund a Masters Degree programme in Cyber Security and Management, developed with the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Coventry and the National Defence University of Malaysia. Article written by Avanti Kuma
Before its News – An article about how University of Warwick involved in discovering wheat DNA which existed 8,000 years ago, showing evidence of trade between UK and Europe. Key person in this work is Dr Robin Allaby from the University of Warwick
Best Practice – An article from a mature student on her experience of learning at the University of Warwick, via Graduate Employment-based route at the University of Warwick
Bio Portfolio – Study Calls for Additional UK Regulation of THR devices. University of Warwick study recommends more UK compulsory regulation of devices used in hip replacements to reduce the need for additional potentially traumatic and costly surgery
BizWire Express – Prosthetic Hands, Robot Trousers and Biosensors - Funding £5.3 Million for Healthcare Tech Research. Report includes reference to Warwick University in partnership with other universities to work on 'Adaptive, Assistive, Rehabilitative Technology', Joint Award £1.86 million
Bloomberg – Girls Dropping Maths - Blame Teachers - Article written by Cass R. Sunstein. Victory Lavy of Warwick University has proved this to be true in Israel
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Miami Herald
Oregon Live
Pilot Online
BQ Business Quarter - This article discusses negatives of UK having narrow supply chains and looks at the work of Professor Janet Godsell, from WMG, Warwick University and her work / contribution to 'New World Supply Chains: Britain at the Heart of Global Manufacturing, there is more about her work and a web link on how to get involved
BQ Business Quarter – Article refers to the 2014, UK’s first Health and Wealth Economic Summit held in Birmingham end 2014. Following this, Professor Theo Arvanitis, of the University of Warwick’s Institute of Digital Healthcare, has revealed details of collaborative projects with Birmingham Childrens’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which embody healthcare excellence, using big data, organising trials in a better way and utilising everyday technologies and devices
BQ Business Quarter – Article in which author Ian Halstead talks to leading figures in the West Midlands’ business community about their hopes for the healthcare sector. Comment from Professor Theo Arvanitis professor of e-health innovation and head of research at the University of Warwick’s Institute of Digital Healthcare
Business Standard - Late School Admission Hamper's Kid's academic performance from study conducted by Professor Dieter Wolke, University of Warwick, Dept of Psychology & Warwick Medical School
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Drugs
India 4u
KULR 8
Lauterbach Gazette
Lifestyle Web
Net India 123
Web India 123
International Business Times
Network Communications News
Zee News
Web MD
New Kerala
University Herald
Yahoo! India
Capital Bay – Beleaguered HSBC faces new controversy as it is named among 10 banks under investigation in US for rigging precious metal markets
Car Point Australia - Article in which University of Warwick's , Professor of Information Systems and Management, Ola Henfridsson discusses the information avalanche that has introduced smartphones to the world could have even wider ramifications for the car industry
Chennai Online – Delay in school admission linked to poor school performance. Source: Indo-Asian News Service
CNN – Best MBA in Mexico and the world 2015 - Expansion. Warwick University is on the list of 3 best business schools and universities worldwide
Conversation – Egypt fights Islamic State and pushes for economic growth. Article written by Nellie El Enany
Conversation – Play isn't just for primary school kids, it's got an image problem. Play is a vital part of teaching young people of all ages. Article written by Jennifer Kitchen, PhD student, University of Warwick
Conversation – Alongside the government’s economic analysis of the role of creative industries, the University of Warwick, Ken Robinson, launched the report Enriching Britain, Culture, Creativity and Growth in February
Daily Nation – Address root cause of violent protests to curb their frequency. Article written by Gabrielle Lynch, Politics
Delaware Online - Teachers can discourage girls from studying maths. Article written by Cass R. Sunstein. Victory Lavy from Warwick University has proved this to be true
Economia – News Article: Cameron Touts Consumer Recovery as Exports Wither: U.K. Credit. Article written by Jennifer Ryan
Electronics Weekly - An article written by Alun Williams re Warwick Students space mission, the WUSAT2 project, development of a nano-satellite set to be launched March 2015
Equality and Human Right Commission – An article by the Commission re Working Better and reference to the Commission request to Warwick University Institute for Employment Research to look at impact of recession on various key groups
Executive Biz - BAE collaborated with Warwick Manufacturing Group at England’s University of Warwick and the University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur to develop the program. Article written by Lena Gillstrom
Fars News – Infants link images, Sound as they learn to speak. An international team of researchers in the UK and Japan, including University of Warwick carried out research and published Paper in the journal Cortex
Food Production Daily – Article re Boomerang Plastics comment on how companies can do more to recycle and their own work with University of Warwick to turn recycling into "new products"
Greek Reporter – Top Economists & Academics urge EU for Agreement with Greece. Article written by Philip Chrysopoulos
Guild Today - Article based on findings of Warwick Business School's Forecasting System (WBSFS) and a comment by Ana Galvao, Professor at Warwick Business School
Hindu – Professor A.L. Kennedy, from Warwick University talks about her work. Article by Vayu Naidu
Hindustan Times - What it takes to be a leader. Discusses those who attend Warwick University to ask themselves why and what will they do and that India needs true leaders. Article written by Kiran Bedi
How Stuff Works - Does having fun at work make you look bad. Reference to a 2014 study by Warwick University which found that happy employees are approx. 12% more productive than unhappy ones (Source: Oswald et al). Article written by Bambi Turner
How To Learn - An article with mention of University of Warwick's the Professor Dieter Wolke, the co-author of study which concluded these findings. Article written by Jean Riley
IFL Science – Piece re discovery of ancient wheat DNA off south coast reveals wheat present and that we traded with our European farmers at least 2,000 years before south coast people began to farm wheat. Robin Allaby is leading a team from University of Warwick to examine this ancient DNA near Isle of Wight
IHS Jane - BAE Systems to fund a Malaysia-based degree course in cyber security. The programme - developed by Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick in conjunction with UPNM - features a three-year Master of Science degree in cyber security and management. Article written by Jon Grevatt
Information Nigeria - Reasons Your Husband Won’t Help With Housework. Study from University of Warwick finds rich husbands less likely to help partners with housework
Intell Asia – Article re how China needs to show versatility to ensure proper growth with comment by Kamel Mellahi, a strategic management professor at the UK’s Warwick Business School
Interaction Investor – Caroline Norbury, MBE view that creative businesses have lower failure rates than businesses in other sectors and she refers to her work with University of Warwick
International Business Times – Article discussing whether broadcasters may show Cameron's reticence to debate by an empty chair. Different viewpoints discussed on whether Cameron should or should not participate in debate
Irish Times - Article refers to the book "Bodies of Light" written by Sarah Moss (Granta), Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Warwick which is on the Wellcome Book Prize 2015
Jamaica Gleaner - Too big to manage - HSBC's chiefs grilled over tax scandal
Journal Gazette - An article re issues surrounding HSBC including Tax Evasion and questioning of CEO. One comment from Crawford Spence, Professor of Accounting, Warwick Business School
Korea Times - Interesting article on Inflation by Robert Skidelsky, a member of the British House of Lords, is professor emeritus of political economy at Warwick University
Lady Magazine – An article containing some advice and tips about how to achieve some quality sleep with comment from Professor Francesco Cappuccio, University of Warwick. Written by Harriet Griffey
Latest Health News – Article re new facts that eating 3 meals a day may be damaging our health and there is no scientific evidence to say this is better for us - over any other eating pattern. It refers to a study carried out by the University of Warwick which found no difference between two control groups of women, one group who ate two meals a day and another group who ate five meals a day. (Full article in Daily Mail)
Life Science News - Article about University of Warwick's work on Collaborative Bioinformatics Data-Intensive Plant Science. Warwick is working closely with Liverpool & Nottingham Universities in UK and Arizona and the Texas Advanced Computing Centre. Article written by Heather Hobbs
Medical News – Long-term multivitamin-mineral may decrease women's risk of dying from Heart Disease
Medicine Net - Rivers May Be Factor in Antibiotic Resistance. Study co-lead and author Professor Elizabeth Wellington from University of Warwick says of Antibiotic Resistance, "we don't yet know how human and agricultural waste is affecting it"
Monthly Review Press – Article re the work of E.P. Thompson a Professor at the University of Warwick in the 1950's and 1960's and reference to his works and to the book written about him
Morning Star – Article re International Women's Day, Sunday 8 March. Students seizing Senate House in both University of London and at the University of Warwick because of the symbolic values of these spaces
MSN – Article re study by University of Warwick which discovered that price comparison sites may be making everything online more expensive, including insightful comment from study author Professor David Ronayne from Warwick University
My Science – Article re exhibition coming to Coventry telling the story of children’s television from 1946 to today. Reference to Warwick Professors, Dr Rachel Moseley and Dr Helen Wheatley
Neo Online - Article discussing this and the counter argument including recent studies by Warwick University, which reveals that cannabis can be linked to mania. Dr Steven Marwaha, University of Warwick, is author of the study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders
New Indian Express – Initiative to make English Better - University of Warwick involved with launch of the survey of English Language teaching Research in India
New Statesman – Blacklists, exploitation and the mask of flexibility- the rise of zero-hours contracts in UK
New Yorker – This Is Your Avatar Speaking. Inhibiting the body of an Avatar. Comment by Professor Matthew Nudds, "findings could undermine a whole bunch of Philosophy". Article written by Nicola Twilley
News Business - Article refers to research currently being undertaken by Professor Lei Mao, Assistant Professor of Business at Warwick Business School
Online Nigeria News - Article re military healthworker who is 3rd Briton to be diagnosed with Ebola. Article includes a comment from University of Warwick's Andrew Easton, Professor of Virology at the University of Warwick
Philadelphia PA – Article re influenza pandemic and a comment by University of Warwick's Andrew Easton, Professor of Virology
Phys Org – An article written by Tomasz Nowakowski, re hunting transiting exoplanets via NGTS's 12 telescopes. Reference made to Don Pollacco, from the University of Warwick who helped build the NGTS
Phys Org – Academics from Warwick Business School & University College London published an opinion piece based on research funded by the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) advising policymakers that, because of continuing economic, social and environmental uncertainties, the UK's gas strategy should be developed on assumption that there's no domestically produced shale. gas. Comment by Professor Michael Bradshaw, of Warwick Business School
Physical Therapy Products - Study Calls for Additional UK Regulation of THR devices. University of Warwick study recommends more UK compulsory regulation of devices used in hip replacements to reduce the need for additional potentially traumatic and costly surgery
Process and Control Today - Article re RS Components Ltd providing sponsorship of Warwick University students in the development of a nano0satellite set to be launched into space later this month, March 2015
Recruiter - An article re recruitment company Perrett Laver has been appointed to recruit a Chief Executive for new technology university in Hereford which is being backed by the universities of Warwick and Bristol
Science Business – The media network for research, industry and policy. Three top stories featuring Warwick University
Science Newsline - Article re findings from new study by University of Warwick calls for more UK compulsory regulation of devices used in hip replacements to reduce need for further surgery so lessening readmissions
Sec Ed - An article which asks what exactly does the Warwick Commission report mean by culture when they say the government is removing culture from the education system. It mentions the value of walking into any English lesson to understand the value of culture
So So Gay - Article describing the popularity of photo of the University of Warwick's Naked Rowers for calendar
South China Morning Post - Article featuring view of ex-University of Warwick student who is now a leading entrepreneur in China. Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping achieved a Master of Science in 1995 and a Doctorate in Engineering in 2010 at Warwick
The Future of Things – An article about Dr Stefan Bon's "Super Chocolate", which replaces 50% of the fat content in chocolate by using fruit juice. More information on this topic on University of Warwick website
The National – Special report- Gulf coasts require long-term protection efforts, scientists say - The National. Article written by Vesela Todorova
Twin Cities - An article stating adults who sleep more than 8 hours a day at risk of stroke. Data inconsistent so researchers from University of Warwick & University of Cambridge carried out cancer study to verify findings, which are in this article
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Vice Canada - Piece on revelations of survey by UCC University & College Union of huge salaries of university Vice Chancellors, and comment on suspension of Warwick University's Professor Thomas Docherty. Written by Oscar Rickett
Washington Times - HSBC, Europe's biggest bank, to testify on tax scandal
World News - Article re a study by University Warwick called "Enriching Britain" which says 8% of the population are active in consuming culture
Xinhua Insight - Article re analysts say China needs to ensure proper growth rate and upgrade the economy after government lowering annual growth target for 2015 to 7%. Kamel Mellahi, a strategic management professor at the UK's Warwick Business School, said China needs bolder reforms in order to foster vigorous entrepreneurship and innovation. He also warned that China faces a middle-income trap if it fails to achieve its balancing act
Yahoo! Canada - How to Increase Employee Satisfaction for the Long Haul. Warwick University says that being happy makes people 12% more productive - Article written by Eric Siu of Young Entrepreneur Council
Young Voices - A powerful, insightful article written by student Hope Worsdale who plans to spend International Women's Day Inside an Occupation
National
BBC News – Election 2015- Targets, switches and swings Article by Patrick Burns, Political Editor
BBC News – Labour promises more arts in school Article written by Sean Coughlan, Education Correspondent. Report from Warwick University says that creative subjects were at risk of being squeezed out of schools
BBC News –Article where University of Warwick is mentioned as part of a coalition of leading universities to work with NMITE with comment by Professor Pam Thomas, Warwick's Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Also in: Financial Times
Telegraph
Times Higher Education
Business Zone
Electronics News
Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Worcester News
BBC News – A piece saying that Dr Michael Scott of the University of Warwick will appear on The Quizeum, the culture show hosted by Griff Rhys Jones
BBC News – Charge over University of Warwick Disorder
BBC News – Article re according to Enriching Britain, a study by Warwick University, only 8% of the population actively consumes culture in the UK
BIP – On 2 March Professor Lord Bhattacharyya was pleased to welcome Alastair Campbell, to WMG, University of Warwick to speak about his book Winners: And How They Succeed
Borders - Article in which Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Catholic leader says he is "dismayed" that immigration's now an election issue. Reference made to study by Warwick University which discovered "new forms of racism" happening
Business Desk - Placer County, CA Lands Deal for Univ. of Warwick Campus. The University of Warwick announces plans to establish new campus in Placer County, California near Sacramento
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Insider Media (2)
Sacramento Business Journal
The Boar
The Sacramento Bee
Business Desk – University of Warwick; Workspace Technology; HomeServe; Ladies First. Recruiters target Warwick graduates ahead of those at Oxbridge. Article written by Andy Coyne
City AM – An article discussing how entrepreneurs cam benefit from doing an MBA says Andy Locket of Warwick Business School
Daily Mail - Article re excellent news for University of Warwick in that it has joined the 100 best universities in the world
Daily Mail - An article reporting that University of Warwick (along with Durham university), are that latest new entries in the world's top 100 universities. Article written by Sarah Harris, Daily Mail
EAEM – EU publishes bold Energy Union strategy. Comment made by Assistant Professor, Frederik Dahlmann of Warwick Business School
Ecologist - An article written by Petros Sekeris & University of Warwick Professor, Vincenzo Bove
Engineer – Spring studies receive £5.3 million to develop assistive and rehabilitative devices. Spring 2015 Warwick University to work with Newcastle & Bristol universities with funding from EPSRC to develop assistive and rehabilitative devices
E&T Magazine – Article re this week's launch of Hereford's NMITE (The new Model in Technology and Engineering) university due to open September 2017
Financial Times - This article refers to news that European business schools have topped the FT’s 2015 online MBA ranking, in which two newcomers have joined the digital party, illustrating the growing influence of technology over business education. The University of Warwick Business School retained its second spot in the ranking with Spain's IE School coming first
Financial Times – “Brand is important, but it is based on many things,” says Nigel Pye, assistant dean of the UK’s Warwick Business School’s executive and distance MBA programmes. “It is all very well having the brand, but part of it is the student experience, which is one of the things measured in the various rankings. Article by Barney Thompson in which he says today Business Schools "have" to be distinctive, with comment from Nigel Pye, assistant dean of the UK’s Warwick Business School’s executive and distance MBA programmes
Freelance UK – An article re new industry report compiled by University of Warwick called "the Warwick Commission on the Future of Cultural Values", with comment by its Chair, Vikki Heywood. Concern that not enough is being done to enable or stimulate creativity and the loss of potential to individuals, society and economy
Gov UK – Article re four new members appointed to the Regulatory Policy Committee, one of these is Jonathan Cave, Senior Teaching Fellow, University of Warwick
Gramophone – In recognition of imminent International Women's Day, writer Christian McMaster, discusses the work of several current female composers. Of special interest is reference to Josephine Stephenson her response to student protests at Warwick University
Guardian - Article written by Harriet Green, who discusses the benefits of doing an MBA, includes comment from Andy Locket of Warwick University
Guardian - Article about collection of photographs of British Black and Asian actors playing lead Shakespearian roles. The Guardian - trailblazing British Black and Asian actors playing Shakespeare. A new exhibition called "To Tell My Story", celebrating achievements of Black and Asian actors is at Warwick Arts Centre in April with an input from Professor Tony Howard, Warwick University
Guardian - European Book of Fears - Messages. Nick Vaughan-Williams of Warwick University & Daniel Stevens, of Exeter University look at individualistic British fears. Article written by Julian Borger
Guardian – Scientists explore teachers' brains weekly news review for teachers. University of Warwick report says cultural opportunities closed off to poorer youngsters. Article written by Sarah Marsh
Independent – Article covering the Drugs Live television programme which aired on TV, 3 March which featured Jenni Bond taking Cannabis on air. She recalled taking Cannabis during her student days at the University of Warwick
Independent – An article re Government's tough stance on telling illegal immigrants to go home, which led to several universities jointly working on the project "Mapping Immigration Controversy". There is a comment from Lead Researcher, Dr Hannah Jones from the University of Warwick
Midlands Business News - Mini developed with the help of WMG, goes on European tour to showcase technology, starting 27 Feb. Features work of Autins group in Rugby
Spire FM - An article about Baby Steps, developed by the NSPCC working with Warwick University, is an antenatal and postnatal education programme to help support families during pregnancy and first months of child's life
Telegraph – Polite, promiscuous... gay. What does your ring finger say about you. Men with ring fingers longer than index, more likely to be polite
The Age – Research shows teaching of arts is not optional Extra but "Essential." Reference to the Warwick report, Enriching Britain: Culture, Creativity and Growth. Article written by Jon Griffin
The Blog - An article written by Diriye Osman praising literary work and poems by Cathy Galvin, Sunday Times Journalist. Reference is made to her tutor, David Morley during her time at Warwick University, doing her MA in Creative Writing
The Boar - Article reporting that out of 115 universities, Warwick University has been ranked as red for censorship and restriction of free speech. Also please see Boar's editor's note on censorship. Article written by Matt Barker
The Boar – The Boar 241 members of staff at Warwick University are being paid below the living wage. Article by Jason Badcock
The Boar - On 12 March 2015 Warwick will hold a summit on Protests in the Arts Centre Cinema
Times Higher Education – An article in which Sir Nigel Thrift, Vice Chancellor, University of Warwick and Keith Burnett, vice-chancellor of the University of Sheffield agree that universities ‘should lead on higher apprenticeships' so that they achieve same status as degrees, apprenticeships are not "poor relation" of academia. Written by Chris Havergal
Times Higher Education – ABS ranking reveals 'world elite' of business journals. Geoffrey Wood of Warwick University is co-editor of the Association of Business Schools Academic Journal Guide. Article written by Chris Havergal
Times Higher Education – Article about the University of Warwick has entered the 81 - 90 group of the best 100 universities in the world
UK Wired News - Labour promises more arts in school
Wired Gov - Dust to Dust: a disintegrating rocky exoplanet could unlock secrets to how our solar system was formed, according to research from the University of Warwick. Article written by Marion O'Sullivan
Local
Birmingham Post – Researchers at Warwick University have found a evidence of a link between cannabis use and the onset of manic behaviour and mental health issues
Birmingham Post – Warwick University appears in this article as one of four Midlands Universities, who are refusing to answer questions on flights, hotels and other expenses
Bolton News – Michael Scott spoke on topic "Why study the ancient world in the 21st century". Article written by Saiqa Chaudhari
Cambridge News Network – Article re the partnership of Onespacemedia partners with the University of Warwick re the university's WMG HAT project which is set to overhaul the existing data-ownership paradigm by empowering users with full control of all the data captured about their public and personal lives
Cheddar Valley Gazette – Lecture day on bees featuring David Evans, Life Sciences
Coventry Telegraph - Article about free exhibition due to run May to Sept at the Herbert Art featuring children's TV programmes through the ages. Article written by James Rodger
Coventry Telegraph - Briefing that this popular German comic will appear at Warwick Arts Centre, Sunday 10 May at 7 pm
Coventry Telegraph - An article re popular comedian Milton Jones doing two shows in Warwickshire later this year. In Leamington 29 October and at Warwick Arts Centre, 12 November
Coventry Telegraph - Article featuring company based at the University of Warwick's Science Park Ventura Centre who have made ground breaking stem cell therapy for pets. Comment from Karen Aston, Manager of Ventura Centre
Coventry Telegraph - Article re the three men (students) involved in protests on 3 Dec, attended court all plead not guilt. Trial to start 7 July
Coventry Telegraph - Inspirational story about a University of Warwick employee who lost 6 stone and went on to run Marathons for good causes, written by Antonia Bannister
Coventry Telegraph (2) - Over 100 staff at city university on £100,000 salaries - here the facts and reasons are both presented. Written by Lucy Lynch, Education Reporter, Coventry Telegraph
Lancashire Telegraph - Study by scientists at Warwick University who carried out study on Bavaria over 25 year period, suggests a delay in starting school may cause poor attainment later in life
Northwest Evening Mail - BIG DEBATE- Are children getting right support to be creative - recent report from Warwick University identifies failing support for the arts and crafts subjects whilst science and maths take priority for many children