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
New trial empowers women to choose how to deliver big babies
CreaTech Frontiers launch unlocks first round of £250,000 funding for West Midlands creative trailblazers
New East Birmingham education centre which will provide opportunities for thousands of local young people officially launched
Local poet brings Warwick’s discoveries to life in new book
Warwick Students Win National Law Award at The House of Lords
Events
Spring at Warwick Arts Centre: Explore three exciting new exhibitions
Running from 1 May to 22 June 2025 at Warwick Arts Centre, the exhibitions offer compelling reflections on memory, identity, and the places we call home.
Explore all our 60th anniversary events
The Future is Today: Prints and The University of Warwick, 1965 to Now
The University of Warwick will celebrate its 60th anniversary with The Future is Today, a landmark exhibition at Warwick Arts Centre’s Mead Gallery. Opens Thursday 16 January. A special 60th anniversary print has been commissioned by Coventry artist Ben Sanderson.
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.
