UK Autumn Budget 2025: What can we expect?
Emma Lord discusses what we should expect from Rachel Reeves and her upcoming budget.
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Warwick Economics professor appointed as senior Foreign Office advisor
A Warwick Economics professor has taken up a new role in the Foreign Office as the lead economic adviser to the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper. Professor Dennis Novy, who has been a member of the University’s Economic department since 2006, was appointed as Chief Economist and Director of Analysis at...
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Incentivise shorter courses over full-time degrees, says former Open University VC
Professor Tim Blackman’s new report for the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) suggests that full-time honours degrees are an outdated form of study that do not provide people with lifelong skills and knowledge. The report, titled ‘A Call for Radical Reform: Higher Education for a Sustainable Economy’, contributes to the...
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The return of ‘super skinny’: How is it affecting young women?
Despite a momentary societal shift to accept a wider range of female body types, the need and desire to be skinny is creeping back into popular culture. This unhealthy standard has the potential to have drastic consequences for the mindset and mental health wellbeing of many people, but especially women,...
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Local community to build temporary sculpture of old Coventry Cathedral
A Coventry community project will install a temporary cardboard sculpture of the old Cathedral to recognise the 85th anniversary of the Blitz this November. The sculpture, which will be displayed in Broadgate, is inspired by the ruins of the old cathedral, which was destroyed during World War 2. Set to...
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Leamington Spa named runner-up in UK ‘most underrated town’ ranking
Leamington Spa, the home of many Warwick students during term-time, has been named as the second most underrated town in the UK, behind only Hastings. New research, conducted by Betway Insider, praised the town for its strong local business presence, picturesque streets, and numerous restaurants. The quality of cultural landmarks...
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Warwick researchers backed by €1.5 million of European funding for new science projects
The University of Warwick’s Dr Hannes Houck and Dr João Monteiro are among the 478 researchers across Europe who have been recognised as part of the European Research Council’s (ERC) Starting Grants Initiative. The €761 million scheme aims to support early-career scientists in their endeavours to pursue original ideas and...
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Adults in the West Midlands to receive free AI training as part of regional growth plan
West Midlands adults are set to benefit from free AI training as part of the West Midlands Growth Plan, announced on 18 July by Mayor Richard Parker. The initiative has promised an investment of £10 million into an AI Academy, which will equip existing workers with the technical skills required...
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