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Warwick named as one of the world’s top 100 universities

We've been ranked as one of the world’s top 100 universities in 2016’s Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings.

Thu 05 May 2016, 18:05 | Tags: welcome

Warwick Sub - Godiva2

Warwick Sub are a team of seven engineering finalists who are designing and developing a race worthy competitor for July's European International Submarine Races. Check out their newly unveiled 'Godiva 2' sub!

Tue 03 May 2016, 16:25 | Tags: welcome

Warwick Volunteers Awards

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at this years volunteer awards! Check out who won the individual or team awards. Thanks too to all of those who got involved in the Canley Big Lunch!

Tue 03 May 2016, 13:54 | Tags: welcome

Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence: Shortlist announced

Congratulations to all those shortlisted or longlisted for the Warwick Awards for Teaching Excellence! Take a look at the lists to see which staff and postgraduates have been recognised. Winners and commendees will be announced at the end of June.

Tue 03 May 2016, 13:21 | Tags: welcome

New international partnership focused on women’s research careers

We’ve become a founding member of a new international consortium focused on gender equality, led by the University of Bologna. The new partnership will develop, implement and evaluate gender equality plans tailored for each organisation involved.

Wed 27 Apr 2016, 17:33 | Tags: welcome

Warwick in UK top 10 and leading university in West Midlands in latest league table

We're once again in the top 10 in the UK, and the leading university in the West Midlands, in the latest UK University league table - maintaining our record of having never finished outside of the top ten.

Wed 27 Apr 2016, 11:29 | Tags: welcome

Congratulations WBS Healthcare Case Challenge winners!

An all-woman team from Warwick Business School pocketed £4,500 after winning a case challenge focused on helping dementia sufferers live in their homes longer.

Tue 26 Apr 2016, 17:03 | Tags: welcome

Want to heat your own food?

Did you know that there are several social spaces on campus with microwaves for you to heat your own food? There's some new ones just appeared in WBS, in addition to those in Rootes, University House and Westwood Cafe.

Fri 22 Apr 2016, 16:59 | Tags: welcome

Congratulations to our SWIFT Institute Challenge finalists

Four teams of the seven finalists for the final of the inaugural SWIFT Institute Challenge are from WBS! They'll pitch a solution to a real world problem with the chance of winning £15,000.

Fri 22 Apr 2016, 16:21 | Tags: welcome

Want to get involved in Coventry’s bid to become UK City of Culture 2021?

They are looking for performers and artists with a CV postcode to join the bid's public launch at the Coventry Godiva Festival on Sunday 3 July in War Memorial Park. Help show the diverse talents within the city - whether you are part of a small gospel choir, a digital artist, a Bollywood dancer or anything in-between.

Thu 21 Apr 2016, 14:55 | Tags: welcome

Don't let food go to waste

The SU have been working with University's sustainability waste team, Warwick Accommodation, the Residential Life Team and students to reduce food waste across the University. Find out what they've been up to.

Fri 15 Apr 2016, 12:29 | Tags: welcome

Stonewall success

Congratulations too to our Registrar Ken Sloan who has been declared the 2016 Stonewall West Midlands Senior Champion of the Year.

Tue 12 Apr 2016, 11:41 | Tags: welcome

Coventry Pride festival

We're delighted to be sponsoring this year's Coventry Pride festival, in partnership with Coventry University, taking place on 18 and 19 June.

Mon 11 Apr 2016, 15:15 | Tags: welcome

Bake Off & Paralympics on the Big Screen

Coming up later today on the Piazza Big Screen, join us for The Great British Bake Off at 8pm, and the Paralympics Opening Ceremony at 9pm.

Wed 07 Sep 2016, 13:56 | Tags: welcome

Rugby League Challenge Cup Final | This Saturday

The Rugby League Challenge Cup Final takes place this Saturday! We’ll be screening live coverage from Wembley Stadium on the Big Screen in the Piazza.

Tue 23 Aug 2016, 16:47 | Tags: welcome

I am Team GB festival | Saturday 27 August

You can bask in Team GB’s Olympic glory as Coventry welcomes home some of Team GB’s Rio heroes on Saturday, August 27, at the Ricoh Arena from 9:30 – 3pm. You can meet some of Team GB’s 2016 medallists and competitors, and try taster sessions in football, rugby, netball, gymnastics, tennis, wheels for all cycling, badminton, street cricket, exercise & fitness classes, golf, equestrian, trampolining and a 10 metre climbing wall. There will also be demos and taster sessions from England Netball, Wasps Netball, and The Lawn Tennis Association.

Mon 22 Aug 2016, 15:37 | Tags: welcome

Warwick wins Excellence in Student Sport Experience Award

We've won the Excellence in Student Sport Experience Award at the CUBO 2016 Awards for the Active programme. The CUBO Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of those working within the higher education industry, and this recognises our efforts to get students active!

Mon 15 Aug 2016, 08:26 | Tags: welcome

Reminder: Join our Taught Postgrad Focus Group

We’re looking for taught postgrads to attend a 1 hour focus group in the PG Hub (Room 1) on Thursday 18 August, 1-2pm, to chat about PTES.

Mon 15 Aug 2016, 08:21 | Tags: welcome

Olympics on the big screen

Just a reminder that we're showing coverage of the Olympics on the big screen over the next two weeks. Take a look at the schedule, and check out the other ways to get involved in our Summer of Sport.

Wed 10 Aug 2016, 11:12 | Tags: welcome

Campus allotment: Get involved

Want to get involved in the campus allotment? The Allotment Society are looking for volunteers, for anything from planting potatoes to making scarecrows.

Mon 08 Aug 2016, 14:08 | Tags: welcome

Our place in the region

What should be our future role in Coventry, Warwickshire and the wider region? Read the recommendations of the Chancellor's Commission.

Tue 26 Jul 2016, 11:32 | Tags: welcome

Water leak on Kirby Corner Road

A full water supply has been restored to all areas of campus. There may be some residual limitation on the flow of water in Millburn House, but Severn Trent have advised that this is expected to be temporary. There are temporary traffic lights on Kirby Corner Road to manage the flow of traffic immediately around the burst water main, so please anticipate delays if you use this route. For more travel information, visit BBC Travel Coventry and Warwickshire.

Tue 26 Jul 2016, 09:18 | Tags: welcome

Brief closures of University Road during Graduation

To support this week's Graduation ceremonies, we will close University Road near the Arts Centre for 5 - 15 minute periods to aid the processions and the large volumes of people exiting the Arts Centre when the ceremonies end. Please be parient during this key moment in our academic year.

Tue 19 Jul 2016, 10:26 | Tags: welcome

Live Sport on the Big Screen this Weekend

We'll be showing the finals of Wimbledon and EURO 2016 on the big screen this weekend. Take a look at the schedule.

Fri 08 Jul 2016, 14:12 | Tags: welcome

Live Opera on the Big Screen

We'll be showing a live performance of Verdi's Il Trovatore from the Royal Opera House on the piazza big screen on Thursday 14 July. The new production of civil war and revenge is one of the great works of the Romantic era, featuring several of Verdi’s best-known arias and choruses.

Mon 04 Jul 2016, 12:35 | Tags: welcome

#WarwickOneWorld

Thanks to everyone who got involved in our Warwick One World event, to celebrate our diverse international community. Check out the highlights in our Storify!

Mon 04 Jul 2016, 12:24 | Tags: welcome

RAWKUS volunteers wanted

Over 5000 campus rooms are being vacated in the big summer move out, and this means 538 kitchens need to be cleared. Rawkus need lots of helping hands to collect the tonnes of left behind food and pots which will be redistributed to local charities and organisations. If you can spare a few hours on either Saturday 2nd July or Sunday 3rd July (week 10) please get involved! Sign up to volunteer here, and join the Facebook event here (and invite your friends!).

Wed 29 Jun 2016, 10:28 | Tags: welcome

Market Day Today!

It's market day - the last one of term 3! Take a look at the full range of stall holders who'll be attending.

Mon 27 Jun 2016, 10:38 | Tags: welcome

How do you communicate your research?

Join us on Tuesday at 5pm for an informal evening to meet fellow researchers and hear a talk from Prof Gary Hall, who will share his thoughts on communicating research to a wider audience. Drinks and canapes will be provided while you network and take the time to view a selection of posters from our PhD students across all faculties. Staff from Impact Services and the Exchanges Journal will be available to answer questions and provide information too.

Mon 27 Jun 2016, 10:09 | Tags: welcome

Stage Fest 2016 | June 22-29

With 5 main stages and a Piazza takover, this year's summer arts festival starts this week! There will be almost 50 events and over 25 societies, with performances from the likes of Salsa Dancing, MTW, Big Band, and Pole Dance to name a few.

Fri 24 Jun 2016, 10:22 | Tags: welcome

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