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Resonate Late event explores migration, heritage and representation through South Asian stories in Coventry

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:44:00 GMT

An evening of talks and discussion brought together ��ý academics, exhibition curator and artist Hardish Virk, and members of the public at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry on Tuesday 5 May 2026, as part of the Resonate Festival.

Warwick among leading Russell Group universities for apprenticeship success

Fri, 08 May 2026 15:51:00 GMT

Figures released through the Government’s Explore Education Statistics service show that Warwick ranks among the top-performing Russell Group institutions for achievement rates in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 6 and 7) during the 2024/25 academic year.

��ý marks 10 years of Writing Wrongs programme supporting local young people

Wed, 06 May 2026 15:50:00 GMT

The ��ý marked the tenth anniversary of its Writing Wrongs programme with a special event, bringing together young people, alumni and current Warwick students to celebrate a decade of creativity, confidence and opportunity.

��ý brings School Tasking regional final to Kenilworth Castle

Tue, 05 May 2026 15:48:00 GMT

The ��ý welcomed primary school pupils to the West regional final of its School Tasking programme at Kenilworth Castle on Wednesday 29 April.

��ý brings together industry and innovation at Tech Fest 2026

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:15:00 GMT

The event was delivered as part of CreaTech Frontiers, an AHRC (UKRI)-funded programme supporting innovation across the West Midlands’ creative industries.

Why do women think they’re not funny? New Warwick research challenges the gender gap in comedy confidence.

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:46:00 GMT

A new community project from the ��ý is challenging the persistent stereotype that women aren’t funny by inviting local women to try stand-up comedy for the first time.

Warwick CreaTech cluster showcases regional innovation and unveils landmark sector report

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:55:00 GMT

The event highlighted Warwick CreaTech’s role as an industry-led innovation network, harnessing breakthrough research and talent to solve real-world challenges.

New £50m innovation fund backs growth in the West Midlands

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:03:00 GMT

The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund is a ‘triple-helix’ model where academic, business and civic leaders work together to deliver projects to accelerate regional economic growth, scale up high-potential innovation clusters, and bridge the gap between research and commercialisation. In the West Midlands, three projects are expected to benefit from the initial £50m of government funding in line with the region’s Growth Plan.

Poetry in motion: ��ý commemorates 60th Anniversary with new legacy poetry trail

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:05:00 GMT

The power of poetry meets scientific research, as the ��ý announces the unveiling of a new Poetry Trail to coincide with World Poetry Day (21 March).

Warwick brings STEM to life for British Science Week

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:16:00 GMT

This year’s British Science Week at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) engaged over 2,300 children from more than 40 schools across Coventry and the surrounding region with hands-on STEM workshops, campus visits, and interactive activities.