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Top of the Class: Comedian Alex Horne hosts Warwick’s School Tasking Champion of Champions Final 2025

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

School's out! More than 800 pupils visit University of Warwick for School Tasking Champion of Champions final hosted by Taskmaster's Alex Horne.

Work experience at The University of Warwick inspires the next generation of engineers and artists

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has launched a new multi subject work experience programme to inspire the next generation of engineers and artists.

Flame of Friendship finale – the Olympic inspired celebration bringing together over 700 local children in flash mob style parade

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Over 700 school children and teachers from across Coventry came together at the University of Warwick today for the grand finale of the Flame of Friendship project.

Flame of Friendship 2024 Final Countdown: Under 20 schools to go before Grand Finale celebration

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The Flame of Friendship Torch Relay, a University of Warwick project in collaboration with 63 Coventry schools, has less than 20 stops to go before the Grand Finale event on 8^th July.

The University of Warwick partners with Blue Coat school for a community Iftar

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT

Blue Coat School in Coventry hosted a vibrant and inclusive community Iftar dinner on 21^st March, marking a celebration of unity, diversity, and communal harmony. The event was supported by the University of Warwick as part of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) schools network project to give opportunities and experiences to schoolchildren in Coventry.

Ready, Set, Go! The University of Warwick and 62 Coventry schools unite for the Flame of Friendship Torch Relay

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympics, The University of Warwick, in collaboration with 62 Coventry primary, secondary, and special educational needs schools, officially launched the Flame of Friendship Torch Relay on Thursday 2^nd February.

The University of Warwick opens its science labs to support students from Aylesford School, Warwick

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:14:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has opened its science labs for A-Level students from Aylesford School, Warwick who have been affected by asbestos.

Clearing the skies for Santa this Christmas: The researchers tackling junk in space

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:26:00 GMT

As scores of children prepare to look to the skies this Christmas Eve, they will be relieved to know scientists are helping to clear a path for Santa in space.

Children from Coventry schools discuss legacy of the transatlantic slave trade at cathedral

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:03:43 GMT

400 school children have gathered at Coventry Cathedral to explore the impact of the transatlantic slave trade.

Science spectacular back in action at the University of Warwick

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 11:58:46 GMT

Scientists from the University of Warwick will be leaving their labs and striding on stage next week to entertain and amaze audiences as the Christmas Lectures series returns next week.