Case Studies - Sustainability at Warwick
Case Studies
Sustainability at Warwick
From cutting-edge research to community engagement and green campus initiatives, at University of Warwick, we’re on a journey to becoming a more sustainable university.
Take a look at our sustainability case studies, encompassing our work and projects in Research, Education, Engagement, and Operations. You can learn more about how we're engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals, both internally and with our external partners.
New antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found hiding in plain sight
Chemists from the University of Warwick and Monash University have discovered a promising new antibiotic that shows activity against drug-resistant bacterial pathogens, including MRSA and VRE
New study highlights equity gap in accessing menopause care
Warwick Medical School research has explored how women experience menopause and access care within the NHS, focusing on inequalities shaped by ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and cultural norms.
Endangered crayfish move into ‘5-star hotel’ on Warwick campus
Thirty white-clawed crayfish have just moved into a specially prepared ‘5-star hotel’ on campus, where they’ll be safe from invasive species and provided with everything they need to thrive.
Donation Drive Diverts 9.5 Tonnes of Items from Waste
The University of Warwick diverted 9.5 tonnes of items from waste, reused 6.6 tonnes, and raised over £5,100 for charity in their end-of-term Donation Drive.
Research finds crop breeding can cut methane emissions without sacrificing yield
Genetic selection could help farmers and breeders reduce greenhouse gases from crops, particularly rice cultivation, research by the University of Warwick and Cranfield University shows.
Dover Clean Ferry Power: Finding the Route to Electrification.
The Port of Dover (PoD) plays a critical role in the UK’s economy, handling a staggering £144 billion of trade annually. There is the potential to facilitate an increase of up to £173bn per annum as part of its ‘Port of Dover 2050: Empower Exchange’ initiative that aims to deliver long-term smart, seamless and sustainable trade and travel.
New national initiative to educate the public on automated vehicles (AVs)
WMG at The University of Warwick, has launched the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education United Kingdom Professor Sarah Sharples, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department for Transport delivering a keynote at the PAVE UK launch event (PAVE UK) with the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Transport, the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), and Transport for West Midlands, as its founding partners.
WMG to manage new HVM Catapult site
The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has officially opened a new cutting-edge digital factory hub in Baglan, South Wales.
Research finds crop breeding can cut methane emissions without sacrificing yield
Genetic selection could help farmers and breeders reduce greenhouse gases from crops, particularly rice cultivation, research by the University of Warwick and Cranfield University shows.