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University of Helsinki awards Prof Dieter Wolke its highest honour
Professor Dieter Wolke from the University of Warwick’s Department of Psychology will be bestowed with the rare accolade of an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Helsinki.
Russia’s War in Ukraine and its Consequences for Sustainability
The University of Warwick is organising this one-day conference to discuss the global consequences of Russia’s War in Ukraine, for the sustainability of the planet. The ongoing war unleashed by Russia in February 2022 does not only have devastating consequences for Ukraine, but also has a significant impact on the rest of the world. Register now!
Astronomers discover a rare ‘black widow’ binary, with the shortest orbit yet
The flashing of a nearby star has drawn a team of astronomers including the University of Warwick to a new and mysterious system 3,000 light years from Earth. Astronomers know of about two dozen black widow binaries in the Milky Way. This newest candidate, named ZTF J1406+1222, has the shortest orbital period yet identified, with the pulsar and companion star circling each other every 62 minutes. The system is unique in that it appears to host a third, far-flung star that orbits around the two inner stars every 10,000 years.
Learn more about this discovery and how it was found.
Making Connections
In the next local history series, Jill Kashi of Westwood Heath History Group shares research on the history connections linked to Tocil House Farm.
University of Warwick scientists win three prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prizes
Our research has been recognised with two Horizon Prizes, which celebrate the most exciting, contemporary chemical science at the cutting edge of research and innovation, while a Warwick chemist is the recipient of a Research and Innovation Prize, which celebrate brilliant individuals across industry and academia.
Our new Faculty of Arts Building opens its doors
Thank you to everyone who came to the official opening of the Faculty of Arts Building and subsequent FAB Fest celebration on Friday 20 May. The afternoon was a wonderful example of engagement and creativity as we celebrated all that is unique about the arts at Warwick and establishing our commitment to raising the profile of arts in our community and making it accessible to new audiences.
Talk Manufacturing event at Wellesbourne campus
Manufacturing businesses gathered at the University of Warwick’s Wellesbourne Campus last month to hear from Matt Western MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Electric and Automated Vehicles.
Campus travel and access impact: 5 July - 16 August
Due to the scale and activity from many activities happening on campus, please note that there will be some impact on travel and access. There will be reduced parking on campus between 5 July - 16 August. Thank you for your understanding and support in what will be an incredibly busy but exciting period for our University. We have created this hub to keep everyone informed and we will be updating it regularly.
Plantlife’s No Mow May initiative
For the third year running we’re proud to share how our Grounds team will be participating in the Plantlife’s No Mow May initiative and leaving areas of grassland to grow throughout the summer months.
The Coventry City of Languages community project wins Parliament UK award
The University of Warwick are proud collaborators of the Coventry City Languages project that aims to celebrate and promote all the languages spoken in the city of Coventry. The local community project has been named 'Parliament UK Community Campaign of the Year' in the Your UK Parliament Awards 2022.
Pint of Science: 9-11 May
Tickets are now on sale for the Pint of Science Festival, taking place 9-11 May. Featuring talks from Warwick staff and students exploring all things science, the festival will be taking place across Coventry and Warwickshire. Find out more and take part!
Reducing patients’ breathing efforts could be key to success of non-invasive respiratory support in COVID-19 patients
Working with an international team of leading intensive care clinicians, engineering researchers at the University of Warwick have used computational modelling to show that non-invasive respiratory support is more likely to be successful if it allows significant reductions in patients’ breathing efforts.
#WarwickSpring2022
As we were blown away by your entries to our annual #WarwickAutumn photography and videography competition, we decided to launch another one this spring! Yes, #WarwickSpring2022 is here, and we can’t wait to see all your beautiful creations.
Get out and about, take in the fresh air and get snapping those spring scenes to be in with the chance of winning one of 6 LovetoShop Vouchers.
Find out how to enter and get involved.
Celebrating Coventry’s Paralympian Kare Adenegan at the University of Warwick
We are delighted to welcome back to campus Coventry's Paralympian and History student, Kare Adenegan, as we host the official homecoming celebration ceremony at the Sports and Wellness Hub after Kare won two silver medals at the postponed Tokyo Paralympics 2020 in the T34 wheelchair 100m and 800m events.
Pupils from Bablake and King Henry VIII School were invited to attend the celebratory event as this is where Kare went to school previously. She delivered an inspiring speech followed by taking part in a Q&A session, allowing the children to ask her some questions about her life leading up to becoming a professional athlete, her inspiring story behind why she wanted to become an athlete and to even discuss the innovation behind her wheelchair used for racing.
The University of Warwick and Warwick District Council plant tree to mark Platinum Jubilee
The University of Warwick and Warwick District Council join forces as leaders from both organisations plated a new tree this week on the University's campus to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Find out more.
Rate Your Landlord
Rate Your Landlord has now launched at the University of Warwick, Warwick Students’ Union and Unipol Student Homes, with students, landlords, staff, local authority officers and councillors all coming together to build support and celebrate the best landlords in our area. Overall, this will help students make good informed decisions about their next home.
Meet alumnus Robbie Chandler, Health Manager at Coventry City Football Club
Hear from Robbie Chandler, Warwick Alumnus and Health Manager for Coventry City's Football Club's charity arm, Sky Blues as he talks about how the University of Warwick helped him fulfil his drive to help others and support local communities in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Warwick is serving up a Slice of Science this weekend
Slice of Science is a free hands-on science event for all the family being held at the University of Warwick Oculus Building this Sunday 13 March, 12pm - 4pm. Find out more.
Benugo Bar and Kitchen opens at Warwick Arts Centre
Following the opening of three new plush cinema screens, the arrival of a vibrant new café bar and restaurant at Warwick Arts Centre completes the final phase of the four-year redevelopment project. Situated in the foyer, the stunning Benugo will open daily from 9am-11pm, serving award-winning carbon-neutral coffee and food. Find out more.
Green Week 2022
It's Green Week! Discover the events open to all this year and learn more about sustainability and how you can help.
The University of Warwick and University of Waterloo Announce Collaboration on Esports
Representatives from University of Warwick (United Kingdom) and the University of Waterloo (Canada) are exploring ways in which each of their flourishing esports activities can be enriched by trans-Atlantic international collaboration. One area of focus will be the upcoming Commonwealth Games which will be hosted in Birmingham UK this summer, with esports included as a pilot event during the Games.
Clean Transport Accelerator launched by NatWest and University of Warwick to help SMEs fast-track their innovations
With transport being the largest carbon emitting sector in the UK, a partnership between NatWest and WMG at the University of Warwick has led to the launch of the Clean Transport Accelerator. It will support businesses which are part of the mobility sector to develop products and services that will play their part in achieving the UK’s net-zero goals.
Warwick stands with Ukraine: Vice Chancellor's statement
The University of Warwick (UK) has announced that it will review all its links to Russian State institutions — with a view to terminating contracts where possible — in a bold statement of support for Ukraine from the Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Stuart Croft.
New 10-year project aims to decarbonise industry and manufacturing in the Black Country
In collaboration with Loughborough’s School of Business and Economics, WMG from the University of Warwick will be working with West Midlands Mayor Andy Street to reduce the amount of industrial CO2 in the Black Country.
Record-breaking runner inspires local school pupils at our Warwick outreach event
Pupils and staff from six local schools were welcomed onto our campus to attend an outreach event, hosted by our Widening Participation team. The event was designed to break down perceived barriers, challenge myths about university, and encourage young people to aim high. To help inspire the event, record-breaking runner Nick Butter gave an inspiring talk about his mission to run a marathon in every country in the world and the adventures that he had along the way.
The EY Foundation supports students in University of Warwick project
Working in collaboration with the University of Warwick, EY’s independent charity have supported and provided a group of year 12 students in the Midlands with a unique and valuable learning experience, working at the University of Warwick's newly rejuvenated Arts Centre as part of the Smart Future’s Business Experience programme earlier this year.
Local community partnerships for Resonate Festival
Take a closer look at some of our Resonate projects and see how they illustrate some of the valuable partnerships we have formed with our local community.
We won the Bronze Hedgehog Friendly Campus Award
We’re pleased to announce that we have won the Bronze Hedgehog Friendly Campus Award for our efforts, which include building hedgehog houses and bug hotels, litter picking, raising awareness online and on campus and reminding the Grounds team to check for hedgehogs before any work takes place. Find out how you can get involved and help us to achieve Silver accreditation.
Warwick wins Disability Smart Built Environment Award
During some recent works, our Estates team adapted a suite of rooms to create accommodation for disabled students and their carers to provide an accessible and independent living space. We already have a student making use of this facility, and we hope that this suite will provide a happy home at Warwick for many disabled students to come. Take a look at our new accessible accommodation.
Student internship success at Heart of England Mencap
Congratulations to second year Politics and Sociology student, Katie Barber who was invited for an internship earlier in the year, which has led to her appointment to the Board of Trustees. University of Warwick Politics and Economics Graduate, Catriona Heyworth has also been recognised for her successful internship, volunteering for seven weeks with the charity leading on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Get up to speed with changes to car parking on campus
We've made changes to parking services on campus to create a better, more sustainable and flexible parking experience. We’ve introduced Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in all main campus car parks and a new easy to use parking payment app. We’ve also extended evening parking hours (5pm - 8am). These changes will make parking on campus simpler and easier to use, as well as helping us build on our sustainability commitments.
Communicating research through artistic expression
Hear from Dr Khursheed Wadia about her experience collaborating with a local artist to profile her research through dance with the help of Coventry Creates giving the opportunity to reach new audiences.
“…It is not to be…” The letters from William Hewitt to Louisa Mills, 1875
In the next local history series, Jill Kashi of Westwood Heath History Group shares research on the history of letters written by William Hewitt to Louisa Mills in 1875.
Could your small business benefit from our business support incubator? Deadline: 1 February
Could you do with some free extra support and a dedicated space to operate? We are looking for the next FIVE early-stage businesses to join our Creative Futures incubator.
Tree planting and biodiversity projects on campus
We are delighted to be planting a significant number of trees and hedgerow plants this winter; this planting will extend habitats and create wildlife corridors. Find out more about how we are ‘leading by example’ in biodiversity.
WMG Skills Centre launched to bridge the technical skills gap
With increased pressure on businesses to be flexible, resilient, increase efficiency and to meet sustainability goals there is an unprecedented need for new skills in the workforce. WMG has launched the Skills Centre, offering an ever changing and growing range of courses to meet current and future industry and business needs. The Centre is launching with seven new courses in innovative technologies ranging from energy systems, intelligent vehicles, digital and manufacturing.
New projects to help collaborate with local community funded by Warwick Institute of Engagement
The first stage of the Warwick Institute of Engagement’s (WIE) collaboration and co-production fund has been completed. Awards of up to £3,000 were available to support activities that focus on building new, or strengthening existing, relationships, with local, regional, and national community partners, groups or organisations. See the selected 4 awardees and find out more about their projects.
External: Farewell to the 'warm, energetic and good natured' Warwick University lecturer who did so much for the Leamington music scene
Tributes have been paid to the late Dr Iain Smith by his family and the friends who he made through his work in academia and his love of music
Our #WarwickAutumn Winners for 2021
Congratulations to Andrew McIntosh, selected as this year's Community winner! Discover all #WarwickAutumn social media winners and hear feedback from local professional photographer and expert, Jamie Gray.
Celebrating 10 years of Christmas Lectures at Warwick Arts Centre
Hear from Shannon Stevenson, Community Communications Executive and Coventry local, in her latest blog.