A meeting of the Inclusive Assessment Learning Circle. The meeting is open - all members of the Warwick community are welcome to attend.

The meeting will take place online - to receive an invitation, please email Sam Grierson (Samantha.Grierson@warwick.ac.uk) or Kerry Dobbins (Kerry.Dobbins@warwick.ac.uk).

SLS & WMS Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Seminar Series

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Abstract: We performed experiments involving indentation-retraction/relaxation to observe the viscoelastic properties of epithelial cells undergoing shape alterations. MDCK II cells cultured on flexible polydimethylsiloxane substrates underwent lateral stretching, resulting in increased cortex contractility and reduced excess surface area. Consequently, cells maintained their fluidity but became inherently stiffer. This behavior was consistent across demixed cell monolayers of ZO-1/2 double knockdown (dKD) cells, cells exposed to varying temperatures, and following cholesterol removal from the plasma membrane. Conversely, individually tested cells adhered to differently sized patches showed no significant rheological changes. By sacrificing excess surface area, cells gained the ability to respond to mechanical challenges without compromising their fluidity, thus acquiring newfound flexibility that elucidates the fluidity-stiffness relationship.

SLS Cells & Development seminar series

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SLS Cells & Development seminar series

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Our 3-week Warwick Summer School is running from 14 July - 3 August 2024.

We have a range of Summer School courses to choose from, all delivered by renowned academics from across the University and a number of high-profile guest speakers. The three-week course includes a combination of lectures, seminars, and study groups, with an optional assessment.

With a full social and cultural programme included alongside the academic programme, the Summer School offers undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world the opportunity to learn and share insights from each other, and develop a network of like-minded people and even some lifelong friendships.

Our 10-night Pre-University Summer School is running 16-26 July 2024.

This programme is designed for 16-17 year old students, looking to experience university life with like-minded peers from around the world. There are three courses to choose from: Economics and Finance, Social Sciences or Science and Engineering, with each course delivered by Warwick academics.

Students will enjoy ten nights on Warwick’s campus, living alongside student ambassadors (current Warwick students), and will experience a great mix of academic and personal development sessions as well as social and cultural activities, including day trips to London and Oxford. 

SLS Cells & Development seminar series

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SLS Cells & Development seminar series

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SLS Cells & Development seminar series

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SLS Cells & Development seminar series

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SLS Cells & Development seminar series

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Professor Andy Lockett, Dean of WBS, invites you to an audience with Graeme Chaplin, Agent for the Bank of England, West Midlands, on 14 November at 8 a.m.

This is the 52nd business briefing from Graeme, who will present the Bank's forecast for the UK economy, as set out in the latest Monetary Policy Report. Please note these events are "off-the-record".

Please submit questions for Graeme using the registration link above.

Timings:

7.15 am: Breakfast in Scarman (next to WBS)

7.50 am: Move from Scarman to WBS building

8 am: Welcome - Professor Andy Lockett, Dean of WBS, followed by business briefing - Graeme Chaplin, Bank of England

9 am: Close

Book your place by Friday, 8 November.