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University of Warwick scientists help discover a new habitable Earth-sized planet only 40 lightyears away with the same temperature as the 2022 UK heatwave
Scientists from the University of Warwick have helped discover a new habitable Earth-sized planet– only a short 40 light years away.
Scientists from the University of Warwick explain how they are helping boost UK fruit and veg production in wake of new government report
The UK has a strong tradition in agriculture, including in growing fruits and vegetables. This sector is essential for the UK's economy, contributing £4.3 billion in 2022 and producing over 3 million tonnes of produce each year. However, the UK only produces 17% of the fruit and 55% of the vegetables it consumes, so there's a big push to increase domestic production and improve food security. Indeed, nationally, we need to increase our consumption of fruit and vegetables even more as, collectively, we’re not meeting the minimum recommendation of 5-a-day.
Community workshops announced for the return of the Canley Parade 2024
The University of Warwick, in collaboration with Warwick Arts Centre and the Canley community, is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Canley Parade and Big Lunch on Saturday 22nd June.
The University of Warwick Welcomes New £3m Midlands Innovation Partnership
The University of Warwick has welcomed the launch of a new £3m international campaign to attract inward investment into research and development (R&D), innovation, and science. This campaign aims to leverage global connections to drive economic growth across the Midlands.
University of Warwick’s School Tasking creator to attend Royal Garden Party in honour of Services to Education
Today, Dr Ali Struthers from the University of Warwick will attend the prestigious Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, in recognition of her services to education. Nominated by the Department for Education, Dr Struthers is the visionary behind ‘School Tasking’ the pioneering widening participation initiative that’s now a national programme.
Uptake of flu, whooping cough, and Covid-19 vaccines remains low among pregnant women, according to University of Warwick research
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Warwick has unveiled crucial insights into the complex factors shaping vaccination decisions among pregnant women, particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.