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Buzzers at the ready! Warwick team reaches University Challenge final

The University of Warwick has reached the final of BBC Two’s University Challenge, one of the UK’s most prestigious – and fiercely contested – quiz competitions.

 

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CreaTech Frontiers launch unlocks first round of £250,000 funding for West Midlands creative trailblazers 

Creative Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the West Midlands are being offered grants of up to £10,000 to bring innovative ideas to life, as part of the newly launched CreaTech Frontiers creative industries cluster. 

Local poet brings Warwick’s discoveries to life in new book

A brand-new poetry collection inspired by groundbreaking research at The University of Warwick has been launched as part of the University’s 60th celebrations.

The University of Warwick’s Dr. Alex Baker wins prestigious British Science Association Award Lecture

Dr. Alex Baker, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at The University of Warwick has been named as the winner of the 2025 British Science Association’s (BSA) Physical Sciences and Mathematics Award Lecture.

Why all lightsabers on Earth would be blue, and could we really freeze people in carbonite? University of Warwick chemist tells the scientific stories of Star Wars

Almost 50 years on from the release of Star Wars: Episode IV, Dr. Alex Baker, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at The University of Warwick is turning science fiction into science fact on May the 4th, International Star Wars Day.

Warwick Students Win National Law Award at The House of Lords

Students at The University of Warwick School of Law have won the LawWorks and Attorney General Student Pro Bono Award for 'Best Contribution by a Team of Students'.

Age-related declines are a consequence of knowing more, not less, says Warwick study

University of Warwick research has shown that the cognitive slowness and disjointedness that comes with aging can be better explained as a symptom of a brain that knows too much (‘cluttered wisdom’) instead of the consequence of cognitive decline.

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Beauchamp, Kat

Kat Beauchamp

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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

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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.

Mon - Fri (on campus Mon-Tue)

07876 876 937

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

Higgs, Matt

Matt Higgs

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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

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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!

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07824 540 791

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Barker, Dom

Dom Barker

Dom Barker

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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!

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07824 540 727

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