Skip to main content Skip to navigation

News

News

Shaping the future, together

Stay up to date with the latest news and research from The University of Warwick. Explore our stories and see how our work is making an impact and driving innovation.

Got a story to share? We’re here to help.

Our Top Story

BBC journalist Clive Myrie, author Tracy Chevalier, and YouTuber Colin Furze among University of Warwick’s 2025 Honorary Graduates

The University of Warwick will award eight honorary degrees this July to individuals whose work has influenced global understanding, public life and creative culture.

 

Our Latest News

Three University of Warwick academics elected as Fellows of the British Academy

One of the highest honours available to UK academics was bestowed on three professors from the University of Warwick.

University of Warwick awarded £4.35 million to attract world-leading research talent

The University of Warwick has been awarded £4.35 million from the Global Talent Fund to recruit global researchers and drive innovation in key growth sectors.

New £8.1m partnership for UK-based solution to lithium-ion battery recycling

University of Warwick, JLR, Mint Innovation and LiBatt Recycling team up to accelerate on-shore lithium-ion battery recycling in order to harvest materials for electric vehicle batteries.

Warwick welcomes future engineers to 2025 Design & Make Challenge

Students from across the region teamed up at University of Warwick to design and build gadgets in a fast-paced engineering challenge led by expert industry mentors.

Warwick named University of the Year at Student Social Mobility Awards 2025 

Warwick receives national recognition for trailblazing work to open doors and change lives through education.

Protecting childhood mental health after preterm birth: key factors identified

Researchers at University of Warwick have identified modifiable social factors that help preterm children develop better-than-expected mental health, offering new hope for a persistent problem.

Our Latest Expert Comment

In The Conversation...

What are our academics talking about?

Read the latest articles by Warwick academics published in The Conversation.

Our Press Team

We are available during both standard 9-5 hours and out-of-hours.

Beauchamp, Kat

Kat Beauchamp

She/her

Communications Manager (Media Relations)

Manages the Press Team and any external media relating to International and Strategic Projects. Get in touch about how our team can help you, media training, and broadcast media.

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon - Tue)

07880 175 408

Tags: Department: Press Office, Team: Communications, Training: BBI

Baylis, Ann

Ann Baylis

She/her

Media & Communications Officer

Shining a media spotlight on Arts & Humanities, amplifying our achievements to a global audience.

All things rural! Married to a farmer. Keeps horses & dogs. Super-keen gardener. Likes making stuff.

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon-Tue)

07876 876 937

Tags: Department: Communications, Department: Press Office, Team: Communications

Higgs, Matt

Matt Higgs

He/him

Media & Communications Officer (Science)

Working with our scientists and STEM faculty, I amplify Warwick’s science stories in the media, showcasing the university as a place of innovation and discovery.

Things I love: Hiking, Dogs, Books (fiction and non-fiction), Films, Exercising

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon-Tue)

07880 175 403

Tags: Department: Press Office, Team: Communications

Connell, Steve

Stevie Connoll

She/her

Media & Communications Officer

At Warwick, I help share the stories that bring our University to life, focusing on regional connections, building our brand, and showcasing why campus is such a great place to be.

Outside of work, I’m a busy mum who loves the gym, Grey’s Anatomy re-runs, and a big jar of Nutella!

Mon - Thu (on campus Mon-Tue)

07824 540 791

Tags: Department: Press Office, Networks: Culture Club, Team: Communications

Barker, Dom

Dom Barker

Dom Barker

He/him

Media & Communications Officer

Dom handles press relations for politics, law, and economics, as well as corporate matters.

I'm interested in US politics (think The West Wing), and play table tennis as often as possible!

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon - Tue)

07824 540 727

Tags: Department: Press Office