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Postgraduate national surveys

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:18:00 GMT

National surveys for our postgraduate community open this month - get all the details you need to encourage them to take part, to help us better understand experiences and see where improvements can be made.

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) opens Monday 20 April.
Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) opens Monday 27 April.

Participatory Research Fund

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:28 GMT

If you plan to involve communities and users of research in your project, the Participatory Research Fund may be for you. Grants of up to £25k are available. See the type of projects which would be eligible and apply by Monday 1 June.

£1 million donation and major gift to support travel‑writing research

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:13:35 GMT

The donation from philanthropist Bill Newlin, part of our Set the Pace campaign, will help strengthen Warwick’s position as an international leader in the study of travel writing.

Why do women think they’re not funny?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:12:55 GMT

Dr Natalie Diddams (Theatre and Performance Studies) is running workshops in Coventry to help women write jokes and prepare for a live showcase, as part of a project exploring why so many women underestimate their own comic ability.

International Research Culture Conference abstract submissions

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:24:50 GMT

Are you working to improve research culture? The International Research Culture Conference (21 + 23 September) is welcoming abstracts on this year’s theme - Collaboration for Lasting Change. Submit by Friday 24 April.

Professor Sophie Staniszewska awarded NIHR Senior Investigator award

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:17:00 GMT

Sophie, from Warwick Medical School, has been recognised as among the most outstanding and influential researchers funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. This award will help Sophie’s goal to embed patient and public involvement across the health and social care research ecosystem.

AI approach uncovers dozens of hidden planets

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:12:21 GMT

Warwick Astronomers have validated over 100 exoplanets, including 31 newly detected planets, using a new AI tool with data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite.

One World Warwick celebrates global engagement

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:11:31 GMT

Thank you for connecting, collaborating and celebrating with us as part of One World Warwick as we continue building an ambitious international future. Many seed funds are still open for applications, with new funds yet to come.

Research Culture Week

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:57:13 GMT

Research Culture Week Warwick’s Research Culture Week (23 - 26 March) celebrated researchers and research enablers across the University. The Research Culture Roadmap and Action Plan kickstarted the week - read the plan to find out how we are strengthening our research environment.

You can also discover the Research Celebration Awards nominees and winners recognised for brilliant work in their fields.

Research Culture Week

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:42 GMT

Warwick’s Research Culture Week (23 - 26 March) celebrated researchers and research enablers across the University. The Research Culture Roadmap and Action Plan kickstarted the week - read the plan to find out how we’re strengthening our research environment.

You can also discover the Research Celebration Awards nominees and winners recognised for brilliant work in their fields.