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Protected areas in Thailand are at a higher risk of forest fires when located away from indigenous communities, research finds

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:23:00 GMT

Research from the University of Warwick has found that national parks and protected areas are at a higher risk of forest fires when located farther away from indigenous communities.

Young disabled people experience institutional discrimination and stigmatisation in mainstream schools in England, research finds

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:31:00 GMT

New research by the University of Warwick has found that disabled young people in England experience institutional and structural discrimination in mainstream schools, with two thirds fewer achieving level 2 qualifications compared to non-disabled peers. Academics argue that these experiences are a key barrier to educational and occupational attainment.

Funding received for 340 new PhD places across the Midlands to train the next generation of social scientists

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:40:00 GMT

A consortium led by the University of Warwick has received significant funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) that will advance research training provision for the next generation of social scientists and ensure that the Midlands remains at the forefront of methodological advancements in social science.

€1.45m awarded to research the role of human skills for economic development

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:42:00 GMT

Dr Federico Rossi, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, is one of just 400 researchers across Europe to have been awarded a European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant, to study which human skills are crucial for future economic development.

Declining pay is leaving more schools without a male classroom teacher, study warns

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:33:00 GMT

Nearly a third of primary schools do not have a single male classroom teacher, a new study from Warwick Business School shows.

University of Warwick awarded £1.25 million to boost impact of Social Sciences research

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:19:00 GMT

The University of Warwick has received a share of £40 million which will support a range of social, economic and behavioural science research that can positively impact society.

University of Warwick academics and the Football Association of Wales announce project partnership to study communication during live matches

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:22:00 GMT

Linguistics experts at the University of Warwick will be working with the Football Association of Wales to analyse communication between game analysts and team coaches, in order to improve teamwork and gain insights into how professional sports teams can achieve a competitive edge through language.

Four Warwick social scientists conferred Fellowship of the Academy for Spring 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:13:00 GMT

The University of Warwick is delighted to announce that four academics in the Faculty of Social Sciences have been conferred Fellowship of the Academy this spring.

Has COVID 19 undermined the rule of law? New research examines actions in the Western Balkans

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:04:00 GMT

The coronavirus pandemic has presented populist governments with a unique opportunity to implement authoritarian measures and to limit public scrutiny of their decisions and policies, argues Dr Andi Hoxhaj of Warwick Law School in a new paper published in the European Journal of Comparative Law and Governance.

Warwick linguist helps England Boxing talent coaches communicate under pressure

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:17:00 GMT

England Boxing's top Talent Coaches met for the first time since Coronavirus restrictions were lifted to hear from linguistics expert Dr Kieran File about the importance of language when coaching in the corner