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Students to hand out massages to Coventry Half Marathon runners
16
Mar

Students to hand out massages to Coventry Half...

The group will be offering their therapy skills and carrying out massages on runners before and after the gruelling race.

Construction degree’s only female fresher says she stands out ‘in a positive way’
15
Mar

Construction degree’s only female fresher says she...

The only woman on her university course in construction hopes winning a prestigious grant will inspire others and change the face of the industry – though her family...

Over 30,000 students got into university last year despite applying ‘late’, says admissions officer
15
Mar

Over 30,000 students got into university last year...

It’s not too late to make it to university this year - some 30,395 people secured places in 2016 despite applying after UCAS’ October, January and March deadlines,...

Shakespeare goes digital with 21st century partnership
13
Mar

Shakespeare goes digital with 21st century partnership

Shakespeare has gone digital to encourage children to get online and learn about all things Bard thanks to a new interactive partnership for Shakespeare Week 2017.

Uni’s research into Mediterranean migration crisis up for ‘impact’ award
09
Mar

Uni’s research into Mediterranean migration crisis up...

Coventry University has been shortlisted for a prestigious award by the Guardian for the impact of its research shedding light on the dynamics of Europe's migration...

University chief welcomes launch of Government's Midlands Engine Strategy
09
Mar

University chief welcomes launch of Government's...

The government first outlined its plans to create a “Midlands Engine for Growth” in December 2015, with the ambition to grow the regional economy by £34bn by 2030.

Universities could benefit from being more ‘faith-friendly’, say experts
08
Mar

Universities could benefit from being more...

Universities around the world should not treat religion as a threat or minority interest but as an essential part of teaching and debate on campus, according to...

Coventry University VC responds to MPs' concerns over industrial strategy
03
Mar

Coventry University VC responds to MPs' concerns over...

Coventry University’s Vice-Chancellor and Chair of the University Alliance mission group, has responded to concerns that MPs have expressed about the government’s...

Coventry University ranked one of the best for student nursing placements
02
Mar

Coventry University ranked one of the best for...

Coventry University has come second in a national league table showing students’ satisfaction with their nursing placements.

UK-wide study shows huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care
27
Feb

UK-wide study shows huge postcode disparity in...

A study by seven British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK, with children in the poorest areas at least 10 times more...

Photo film project gives carers a voice
23
Feb

Photo film project gives carers a voice

The project aims encourage students who will go on to be health and social care professionals to think more about carers' needs.

Shakespeare performed live by actors 1,600 miles apart in world first through university’s ‘Stargate’-style cyber stage
22
Feb

Shakespeare performed live by actors 1,600 miles...

An act of Shakespeare has been performed live by drama students in Finland and the West Midlands thanks to a life-sized digital portal.

Coventry part of new ‘Centre of Expertise’ tackling child abuse
20
Feb

Coventry part of new ‘Centre of Expertise’ tackling...

Coventry University is a partner in a new £7.5m centre designed to be the definitive source of research and knowledge on tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation.

Could maths be the answer to ‘glaring weakness’ of the REF?
09
Feb

Could maths be the answer to ‘glaring weakness’ of...

Mathematicians from Coventry are calling for a change in Research Excellence Framework assessments to reduce potential bias.

School children invited to take part in sports research at fun half-term event
07
Feb

School children invited to take part in sports...

School children will take part in sports science research as part of a fun two-day educational event at Coventry University.

FGM app for youngsters secures design award in time for International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
06
Feb

FGM app for youngsters secures design award in time...

An online app designed by Coventry University to protect young girls from female genital mutilation has won a national design award.

Polish students ‘more welcome than ever at UK universities’, says Coventry University chief, as numbers studying in the UK rise by 147%
31
Jan

Polish students ‘more welcome than ever at UK...

Record numbers of young people from Poland chose to study in the UK last year, with numbers rising from 850 in 2012 to 2,100 last year (+147%), according to new figures...

Tackling food poverty in Coventry on the menu
31
Jan

Tackling food poverty in Coventry on the menu

Coventry should come together to stamp out food poverty: that’s the message of a report published by Coventry University.

Coventry Uni gives kids a taste of terrific science in BBC Learning campaign
30
Jan

Coventry Uni gives kids a taste of terrific science...

Coventry University is helping school kids get scientific as part of an ambitious new initiative led by the BBC, which will see a ‘live lesson’ broadcast to the UK at...

Law students tackle advice black hole with free legal partnership
30
Jan

Law students tackle advice black hole with free legal...

Coventry’s law students are tackling an “advice black hole” left by cuts to legal aid by offering free advice to hundreds of city residents in a pioneering partnership.