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Religion and the Census

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:14:18 GMT

Are you considering recording your religion as Jedi, heavy metal or climate-concerned on census day? Before you do, consider why the census asks the religion question and the value of the data for society.

World Book Day: creativity and teaching during COVID

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:51:18 GMT

On World Book Day (March 4) this year, Warwick’s student teachers will be in an online lesson of their own, using books and bookmaking to inspire ideas and creative methods of teaching, while they look forward to getting back into a real classroom later this spring.

Young person - big responsibility: Young Carers and Covid-19

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:28:21 GMT

While Covid-19 and the current lockdown has major implications for all families, it poses particular challenges for young carers and their families, explains Dr Michael Wyness from the University of Warwick’s Centre for Education Studies.

Teach your kids STEM at home - tips from real engineers

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:04:04 GMT

Now that schools across the UK are closed due to Covid-19, the challenge is on for parents to keep their children educated. Or failing that – just keep them occupied. The outreach team from WMG, University of Warwick, are on hand with some fun, creative STEM learning opportunities available online.

How coronavirus could affect the wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:39:00 GMT

In the midst of the pandemic we are all feeling extra anxiety, but what about the 1.5 million people in the UK with an intellectual disability, asks Danielle Adams, PhD candidate at the Centre for Educational Development Appraisal and Research, University of Warwick.

Knowledge is Power - Education is key for gender equality

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

On International Women’s Day, Shaheen Ali, Professor of Law at the University of Warwick, shares her thoughts on the role that education plays in achieving the UN’s goal of achieving gender equality by 2030.

A Zoological Education

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Thinking of taking the children to the zoo? You may come home with the next Sir David Attenborough or Jane Goodall. Research by Dr Eric Jensen, from the Department of Sociology, has shown that a day out at the zoo is more than fun. It can help to boost children's science and conservation education.

The EU Referendum: In conversation

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 11:00:00 GMT

Britain goes to the polls on June 23rd to decide whether it should leave or remain in the European Union. In this article, researchers from each of our four faculties have highlighted some of the pro-leave and pro-remain discussions relating to their different academic disciplines.

Children of the (French) Revolution

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:00:00 GMT

As the citizens of France celebrate La Fête Nationale (what the English speaking world refers to as Bastille Day), we thought you would like this short lego-based animation, made by Coventry primary school children after visiting the University of Warwick, to demonstrate their understanding of the French Revolution.

Universities and Economic Growth

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The relationship between universities and economic growth is a topic of far greater significance to national higher education sectors and government than it was just a decade ago. To begin the Universities and Economic Growth conference in 2013, our now former Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Nigel Thrift, introduced a blog series by a number of guest bloggers, invited to offer their thoughts on the future of higher education.