Our role in the region
Our role in the region
We're a forward-facing University supporting the:
- economic growth,
- social growth
- and cultural growth of our region
We're making it a better place for people who study, live and work here and more sustainable for future generations.
We're working with partners across the West Midlands to address challenges that have a direct impact on our region by supporting:
Our world class research is making a real difference to people living here in Coventry & Warwickshire.
People
We’re supporting local people to access life-changing opportunities through raising aspirations, education and helping local people in our region into employment
Economy
We’re supporting our local economy to thrive by creating opportunities for businesses and industries in our region to grow and develop.
Communities
We want our local communities to share the benefits of our place in the region, making it a better place to live, work and visit.
Culture and Sport
Our region is home to a vibrant culture, from the heritage of Coventry to the diversity of Birmingham. We encourage our communities to support and engage in cultural activities, both on and off campus helping to make our region a healthy and vibrant place.
Environment
We’re playing our part in tackling the climate emergency in our region. Building on our existing research and education programmes and our connections to industry and society.
Our impact
Read about our economic impact in the region, our social impact and personal stories from people in our region who have been positively impacted by the University.
News
£8.1m partnership to accelerate Lithium-ion battery recycling
Warwick welcomes future engineers to 2025 Design & Make Challenge
Warwick named University of the Year at Student Social Mobility Awards 2025
New AI Tool to support high-stakes decisions around patient intubation piloted in North Midlands NHS Trust
City-wide celebration of books and creativity is bought to life by University of Warwick
Events
GET THE KIDS CODING AT OUR ESPORTS CENTRE
Mon 28 – Thu 31 July and Tue 26 – Fri 29 August
Ages 7–12
Kids will design and build their own games, dive into coding, and unleash their creativity, all in a high-energy, supportive environment right in the heart of the UK’s top university for esports. Book now
Explore all our 60th anniversary events
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Resonate year-round events programme
Resonate is a year-round programme of inspiring and interactive events for all ages to spark ideas, curiosity and creativity across Coventry and Warwickshire.
Reshape, Refresh, Renew
As the landscape continues to evolve, it's an ideal time to reshape, refresh and renew our "Excellence with Purpose" 2030 strategy. This renewed vision will not only elevate our future goals, it will also reaffirm our commitment to making a positive, lasting impact for years to come. Here we will review our achievements and commit ourselves to a series of goals.
