Only 13.1% of students enrolling at Warwick in the 2023/24 academic year came from the West Midlands, according to Times Higher Education’s published figures. This trend is reflected nationally too, where despite expanding intakes, top UK universities are increasingly enrolling students from outside their regions. While the number of students...
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As part of its milestone 60th Anniversary celebrations, the University of Warwick hosted its inaugural Festival of Innovation and Grassroots Growth Summit at Warwick Arts Centre on Monday 27 January. The event attracted over 1200 attendees, including students, staff, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and local residents, all keen to discover Warwick’s latest...
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UK Sport has recently announced a record £330m investment in Team GB’s Olympic and Paralympic sports in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games. Around 50 sports will benefit from this funding, including 18 World Class Programme sports such as athletics, rowing, and badminton, alongside nine development sports, including skateboarding and...
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Plans have been unveiled for the most significant reform of local government in 50 years which could lead to the abolition of six councils across Warwickshire. The changes were outlined in the Devolution White Paper, published on 16 December 2024. They aim to streamline governance, cut costs, and improve efficiency. ...
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Students are spending more time on screens now than at any other time in history. We live in a hyper-connected world where, for many, a life without social media is difficult to imagine. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) have transformed the ways in which we communicate,...
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Storm Darragh’s passage across the UK has caused widespread damage to Coventry and Warwickshire, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding to the local area. The storm, which resulted in thousands of homes losing power and tragically claimed three lives nationally, hit the areas around the University of Warwick hard....
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Imagine boarding a blacked-out coach early in the morning, departing campus, and setting off to a destination unknown. You’re joined by a friend and two strangers, soon to become your teammates, bound together by a single challenge – find your way back to the University of Warwick campus from an...
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The University of Warwick has unveiled The Forum, a versatile new space aimed at enhancing the student experience from the 2024 academic year onwards. Located by the Library Café, The Forum is a multipurpose area developed with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Designed using high-impact sustainable materials, the area...
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At the University of Warwick, all undergraduates are guaranteed on-campus accommodation in their first year. However, with rising university costs and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, just how affordable is campus living at Warwick? Warwick offers a broad range of accommodation options across campus, with a total of 13 residences. Yet...
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The University of Warwick will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2025, marking six decades of growth into a leading institution renowned for research, teaching, and community impact. Reflecting on the milestone, Stuart Croft, Vice Chancellor of Warwick, remarked: “As we prepare to mark the University’s prestigious 60th anniversary […] it...
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Clubbing has long been a key part of the university experience for students, yet experts warn the clubbing scene may soon be on the brink of collapse, with many nightclubs already closing down. According to the Nighttime Industries Association (NTIA), 37% of UK clubs have closed down since 2020, at...
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The Government’s announcement of a disposable vape ban in England and Wales has been welcomed by Warwick students, with 9 in 10 surveyed supporting the move. The ban, which will be implemented from next June, is intended to protect the public’s health, especially the health of young children. The move...
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It’s that time of year again when the air gets colder, the clocks go back, and Warwick sees a multitude of events commemorating Bonfire Night. Every 5 November, Brits gather to commemorate the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605, led by Robert Catesby, who was born in Warwickshire, and involving the...
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