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WMS part of new NIHR Screening Evidence Synthesis Group

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:33:00 GMT

Warwick Medical School has been named part of a new NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Screening Evidence Synthesis Group, providing specialist academic input to help the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) make robust evidence-based recommendations to ministers.

Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:46:00 GMT

Professor Swaran Singh is one of a group of prominent international academics who has made a significant contribution to the Lancet Psychiatry Commission on youth mental health published on 13 August 2024.

Professor Kate Seers achieves prestigious NIHR Senior Investigator Award

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:54:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Professor Kate Seers, Director of Warwick Research in Nursing, and Deputy Head of Warwick Applied Health (Research) at WMS has received a highly sought after NIHR Senior Investigator award

New sleep apnoea diagnostic device could slash waiting times and improve quality of life

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:35:15 GMT

A new diagnostic device could help those who experience sleep apnoea get a quicker diagnosis and an improved quality of life, thanks to a trial being led by Warwick Medical School researchers.

Life-changing technology will be rolled out to people with type 1 diabetes

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:56:00 GMT

Thousands of people with type 1 diabetes could be offered wearable technology to help them manage their condition thanks to guidance based on research conducted by WMS.

Light up your life

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:46:00 GMT

Last month, the Met Office reported that July was the UK’s sixth wettest on record, and unsurprisingly the UK had 19% fewer hours of sunshine than average over the month, with 140.3 hours in total.

Researchers at Warwick Medical School say that light is the most important environmental cue for synchronising our biological clock and regulating sleep, which if interrupted can have a detrimental effect on our mood and wellbeing.

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Congratulations - Class of 2023

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:04:00 GMT

Our 2023 Summer Graduation took place on Thursday 20 July, celebrating the fantastic achievements of our very first cohort of undergraduate BSc Health & Medical Sciences students, our MB ChB, Master's and PhD students.

Find out more.

Professor Amy Grove appointed as new Head of Division for Health Sciences

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 06:28:37 GMT

Professor Amy Grove has been appointed as the new Head of Division for Health Sciences at Warwick Medical School following a competitive process. She will start her new role on 3 April. Read more about Amy, and the full news piece here.

Students launch Dementia Cafe in Leamington

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:52:00 GMT

Our MB ChB students are hoping to make a real difference in the community by opening a Dementia Café in a popular residential area of Leamington.

Memory Lane café will take place on Wednesdays from 1pm – 3pm at the Sydni Centre from Wednesday 22 March, providing a friendly space for older people with memory loss, to chat, undertake a range of activities and have some refreshments. For more information click here

Dr Hollie White appointed to the Board of Certification for Athletic Training International Committee

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:09:00 GMT

Dr Hollie White, Assistant Professor in Health Sciences, and Theme Co-Lead for WMS BSc Health and Medical Sciences course has been appointed to the Board of Certification for Athletic Training International Committee (BOC-IC). For more information Click here