# News
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## Shaping the future, together
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## **Our Top Story**
## [University of Warwick and Aston Villa Football Club forge bold new global partnership](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/university-of-warwick-and-aston-villa-football-club-forge-bold-new-global-partnership-1/ "Read more about University of Warwick and Aston Villa Football Club forge bold new global partnership ")
Leading Midlands institutions unite in landmark collaboration to power the sports industry.
[Read more about our partnership with Aston Villa FC](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/university-of-warwick-and-aston-villa-football-club-forge-bold-new-global-partnership-1/)
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## **Our Latest News**
13 Mar
## [Minister meets Warwick experts driving industrial innovation](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/news-and-events/news/minister-meets-experts-driving-industrial-innovation/ "Read more about Minister meets Warwick experts driving industrial innovation")
Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry, visited Warwick Manufacturing Group to meet researchers, technicians, and students working in advanced manufacturing and agritech.
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12 Mar
## [University of Warwick receives £1 million donation from local trust](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/university-of-warwick-receives-1-million-donation-from-local-trust1 "Read more about University of Warwick receives £1 million donation from local trust")
As part of Warwick’s *Set the Pace* philanthropic campaign, The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust donates £1m, continuing decades-long support.
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11 Mar
## [North Sea ‘Lost World’ had habitable forests thousands of years earlier than thought](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/north-sea-lost-world "Read more about North Sea ‘Lost World’ had habitable forests thousands of years earlier than thought")
Ancient DNA study provides best evidence yet that Doggerland, Britain’s lost land bridge to Europe, could have supported humans in the latter stages of the last Ice Age.
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09 Mar
## [University of Warwick professor elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/university-of-warwick-professor-elected-fellow-of-the-academy-of-social-sciences1 "Read more about University of Warwick professor elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences")
Professor Vicki Squire has been elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of her excellence in the field and substantial contributions to social science for public benefit.
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06 Mar
## [High scores for a higher cause: Warwick gaming marathon raises over £5000 for charity](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/high-scores-for "Read more about High scores for a higher cause: Warwick gaming marathon raises over £5000 for charity")
University of Warwick students hit a fundraising high score during a 48-hour gaming marathon to support life-changing accessibility work.
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05 Mar
## [PowerHouseGames scores an ‘eleven out of ten’ on its latest visit to Warwick](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/powerhousegames-scores-an "Read more about PowerHouseGames scores an ‘eleven out of ten’ on its latest visit to Warwick")
Pupils from three local schools teamed up with University of Warwick students and staff for the 96th PowerHouseGames, enjoying new activities and a day of fully inclusive sport.
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05 Mar
## [The secret lives of catalysts: how microscopic networks power reactions](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/the-secret-lives-of-catalysts "Read more about The secret lives of catalysts: how microscopic networks power reactions")
University of Warwick and MIT scientists reveal hidden microscopic networks on catalyst surfaces that could lead to cleaner and greener chemical processes.
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04 Mar
## [Students unite global voices at milestone Warwick Africa Summit](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/students-unite-global "Read more about Students unite global voices at milestone Warwick Africa Summit")
Student-led global gathering welcomed leading African voices in business, politics and culture to campus.
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03 Mar
## [University of Warwick brings interactive science and experiments to Coventry’s young people](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/university-of-warwick-brings-interactive-science-and-experiments-to-coventrys-young-people1 "Read more about University of Warwick brings interactive science and experiments to Coventry’s young people")
Warwick brought science, technology, and digital innovation to life with an evening of games, experiments, and discovery that engaged and inspired young people and their families.
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03 Mar
## [University of Warwick launches “Set the Pace” campaign to raise £250m to tackle global challenges](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/university-of-warwick-launches-set-the-pace-campaign-to-raise-250m-to-tackle-global-challenges-2 "Read more about University of Warwick launches “Set the Pace” campaign to raise £250m to tackle global challenges ")
Set the Pace aims to raise £250m and inspire 20,000 acts of volunteering to accelerate solutions to some of the world’s most urgent and complex issues.
[Read more about Set the Pace](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/university-of-warwick-launches-set-the-pace-campaign-to-raise-250m-to-tackle-global-challenges-2/)
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02 Mar
## [You don’t need to be a saint to self-isolate](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/you-dont-need-to-be-very-altruistic-to-stop-an-epidemic "Read more about You don’t need to be a saint to self-isolate ")
University of Warwick study shows that even people who are barely altruistic still choose to self-isolate when infected, suggesting it may be a natural survival strategy
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02 Mar
## [Village volunteers take centre stage in new Warwick research project](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/pressreleases/village-volunteers-take "Read more about Village volunteers take centre stage in new Warwick research project")
Research study will raise the curtain on the financial and cultural value of arts touring to rural areas.
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## **Our Latest Expert Comment**
06 Mar
## [Professor Neophytos Loizides on the drone attack on RAF Akrotiri military base in Cyprus](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/expertcomment/professor-neophytos-loizides "Read more about Professor Neophytos Loizides on the drone attack on RAF Akrotiri military base in Cyprus")
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25 Feb
## [Dr David Armstrong on the 6 planet planetary parade peaking 28th February 2026](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/expertcomment/?newsItem=8ac672c49c8a6e67019c93ffa77e2928 "Read more about Dr David Armstrong on the 6 planet planetary parade peaking 28th February 2026")
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19 Feb
## [Professor Mark Knights on the history of misconduct in public office](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/expertcomment/professor-mark-knights "Read more about Professor Mark Knights on the history of misconduct in public office")
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10 Feb
## ["Research shows 4292 road collisions have been caused due to brighter headlights" - Dr Carol Hawley](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/expertcomment/?newsItem=8ac672c79c45b98c019c46e9a880010e "Read more about \"Research shows 4292 road collisions have been caused due to brighter headlights\" - Dr Carol Hawley")
19 Dec 2025
## [Dr David Wright and Dr Heidi Ashton on the Hodge review of the Arts Council England](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/expertcomment/dr-david-wright "Read more about Dr David Wright and Dr Heidi Ashton on the Hodge review of the Arts Council England")
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26 Nov 2025
## [Dr Nikhil Datta on the Budget announcement of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge ('Mansion Tax')](https://warwick.ac.uk/news/expertcomment/dr-nikhil-datta "Read more about Dr Nikhil Datta on the Budget announcement of a new High Value Council Tax Surcharge ('Mansion Tax')")
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## [Beauchamp, Kat](https://warwick.ac.uk/services/marketing/teams/people/ "Read more about Beauchamp, Kat")
Kat Beauchamp
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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!
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