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One-to-one support for young writers exploring justice

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

More than 50 teenagers have received one-to-one support and tailored feedback in a weekend workshop by the Writing Wrongs Schools Programme.

Empowering Young Voices: Writing Wrongs School Programme 2024

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:10:00 GMT

The first workshop of the Writing Wrongs Schools Programme 2024 commenced on Saturday 27 January at Warwick Law School, warmly welcoming 55 students aged 16-17 from across the UK, interested in a career in law, journalism and social justice.

Warwick awards an Honorary Doctorate to comedian, Alex Horne, for School Tasking project

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT

The University of Warwick awarded an Honorary Doctorate to renowned comedian Alex Horne for his contributions to widening participation. Alex, of Taskmaster fame, played a key role in the success of the University’s ‘School Tasking’ project.

‘School Tasking’ Project enhances legal understanding for legally accountable 10-year-olds – research finds

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Recent research by Dr Ali Struthers reveals 'School Tasking' widening participation project boosts children's legal comprehension, connecting them to cases influencing consumer rights, human rights, and broader justice and equality themes.

Taskmaster's Alex Horne to be awarded honorary doctorate for pioneering widening participation initiative

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:10:00 GMT

Warwick Law School is delighted to witness Alex's well-deserved recognition for his commitment to education and his pivotal role in growing the "School Tasking" initiative.

Dr Alison Struthers wins Warwick Wows Award

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:15:00 GMT

The Warwick Wows celebrate amazing work, projects, and achievements at the University. The Law School’s Dr Alison Struthers won the award for her work on the School Tasking Project, an exciting outreach project enabling young people to learn about interesting aspects of the law and making it more accessible for them.

Dr Ali Struthers wins WAPCE Award for Outstanding Public Engagement

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:50:00 GMT

WLS's Dr Ali Struthers has been awarded the WAPCE Award for Outstanding Public Engagement for her work on the School Tasking project. The Warwick Awards for Public and Community Engagement (WAPCE) seek to recognise the vital contributions Warwick staff and students make in engaging the public in our learning and discovery and showcasing the role Warwick plays in making the world a better place.

Five questions with… Dr Ali Struthers, on the School Tasking project

Fri, 12 May 2023 13:00:00 GMT

When the Law School’s Dr Ali Struthers noticed the connections between Channel 4's Taskmaster and her academic field of law, she wondered how this could influence her outreach work - and the School Tasking project was created. The central press team caught up with Ali to hear more about the impact the project's had.

Alex Horne praises School Tasking primary outreach project

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Taskmaster creator and co-presenter ‘little’ Alex Horne has provided a recorded testimonial about Warwick Law School’s Dr Ali Struthers and the hard work and commitment she has shown to the School Tasking project. “The work that Ali has been doing […] has been genuinely remarkable.” Watch the full video testimonial.

School Tasking in the community and on the BBC!

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:22:00 GMT

Making outreach work fun and engaging for primary school children (and showing them University can be an exciting prospect!) WLS’ School Tasking programme is growing in popularity and reach with a recent piece on BBC News Midlands highlighting the positive impact it’s having.