University of Warwick

(IN BRIEF) University of Warwick researcher Dr Jeremy Keown has received funding through the Academy of Medical Sciences’ Springboard programme, which is investing £6.7 million in early-career health research across the UK. His project will investigate how potentially pandemic viruses … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has received a £1 million donation and a significant collection of rare travel books from philanthropist Bill Newlin, establishing the Bill Newlin Collection and enhancing its leadership in travel-writing research. The archive will complement … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has launched its largest expansion of international research seed funding, introducing ten new and renewed partnerships with leading universities worldwide. The initiative, part of its One World Warwick programme, supports early-stage research collaboration, academic … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) University of Warwick has launched a new Poetry Trail to coincide with World Poetry Day, blending science and the arts as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations. Featuring fourteen poems by poet-in-residence Sujatha Menon, the trail draws inspiration … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has received a £1.2 million donation from alumnus Dr David Stirling to support antimicrobial resistance research as part of its Set the Pace campaign. The funding will strengthen the Sir Howard Dalton Centre, enabling … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Professor Vicki Squire of the University of Warwick has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, a prestigious honour recognising significant contributions to research and public understanding within the social sciences. Professor Squire, a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Medical School has launched its Community First Responder scheme, enabling trained medical student volunteers to respond to 999 emergencies across Coventry and Warwickshire under the supervision of West Midlands Ambulance Service. Students operate a purpose-equipped CFR van … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Arts Centre has welcomed a new group of volunteers this season after receiving over one hundred applications, reflecting the strong appeal of its volunteering programme. Volunteers help run performances, films and exhibitions, contributing to audience experience by … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) In recognition of World Statistics Day 2025, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, is spotlighting the essential role of statisticians in advancing cancer research through reliable, transparent, and responsible data analysis. The event, themed “Quality statistics and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Leverhulme Trust has announced the 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners, awarding £3 million across 30 exceptional researchers from universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, and Liverpool. Each prize, worth £100,000, supports researchers in Archaeology, Chemistry, Economics, Engineering, Geography, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) University of Warwick researchers, in partnership with the Welsh Ambulance Service and drone specialists SkyBound, have demonstrated that drones carrying defibrillators could transform emergency response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK. In NIHR-funded rural simulations, drones launched … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Warwick and Bielefeld University has tracked more than two hundred young adults over four weeks, collecting 28,000 mood reports through daily smartphone prompts. The research, published in Nature Scientific Reports, shows that … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Karina Schmitt Lund as the future CEO of its Financial Investments division, set to become an independent business area by 2026. Karina brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having held … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Alex Baker, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at The University of Warwick, has been named the winner of the 2025 British Science Association’s Physical Sciences and Mathematics Award Lecture. The award recognizes his exceptional research in Neglected Tropical … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick convened senior leaders from Microsoft and the Russell Group on 9th April to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to revolutionise higher education. Led by Raja-Saleem Javaid, the AI Forum focused on … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The study, led by Dr. Chiara De Gregorio from The University of Warwick, demonstrates that Madagascar’s singing lemurs, the indris, initially sing out of tune but improve as they age, mirroring the vocal development observed in human children. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has earned an Outstanding rating from the Office for Students for its excellence in End Point Assessments for degree apprenticeships, particularly in the Advanced Clinical Practitioner program. This recognition underscores Warwick’s commitment to high-quality … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Warwick Conferences, part of the University of Warwick, has introduced several initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability in the events and hospitality sector. They launched a carbon calculator tool to help measure and reduce the carbon footprint of events. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick and Monash University have unveiled the results of a research project aimed at enhancing inclusivity and cohesion within multicultural cricket teams, particularly those involving South Asian migrant players. Led by Dr. Kieran File and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Melissa Webby of the University of Warwick has received a £2.2 million Wellcome Career Development Award to research the mechanisms that protect Gram-negative bacteria from antibiotics. This award supports Dr. Webby’s mission to advance the understanding of … Read the full press release →