Exterior of Coventry University's hub building
21
Feb

Coventry first university to receive top...

A Coventry University research centre has become the first in the country to receive a prestigious accreditation for the training it gives to its science PhD students.

Antarctic record-breaking Ice Maidens put through their paces in Coventry University testing
13
Feb

Antarctic record-breaking Ice Maidens put through...

A team of Antarctic record-breakers have visited Coventry University for scientific testing to find out how their bodies changed during their treacherous expedition.

Meditation has limited role in making you a better person, says study
05
Feb

Meditation has limited role in making you a better...

For decades many people have claimed meditation can change how we behave towards others and make us more compassionate.

Salsa dancing boosts brain function, says Coventry University study for TV show
31
Jan

Salsa dancing boosts brain function, says Coventry...

Salsa dancing can boost brain function, a study carried out by Coventry University academics for BBC One’s The Truth About Getting Fit suggests.

Man delivering briefing to room of people
30
Jan

Breakfast Briefing: Refugee resettlement: global...

On 30th January, the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations and Coventry Refugee and Migrant Centre held the latest of their Breakfast Briefings to discuss the...

Modern maths sheds new light on long-standing debate about conflict in Viking-age Ireland
24
Jan

Modern maths sheds new light on long-standing debate...

Modern mathematical techniques – similar to those used to analyse social-networking websites - have allowed academics to shed new light on a centuries old debate...

CAWR researcher Morwenna McKenzie
19
Jan

Postgraduate Researcher of the Year

As part of the Research Hootenanny held at Elm Bank, the new home of the Centre for Research Capability and Development, CAWR nominated Morwenna McKenzie to represent...

Pile of insects
11
Jan

Edible insects and food sustainability

Could edible insects play an important role in tackling a growing global humanitarian problem?

New research reveals how gardeners can dig for health, not injury
08
Jan

New research reveals how gardeners can dig for...

New research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) reveals that a bad digging technique can as much as double the load on the joints in the...

Eat a fried grasshopper at Coventry University event
05
Jan

Eat a fried grasshopper at Coventry University event

An academic is to give a talk on how edible insects could help solve the world food crisis - and give her audience the chance to sample fried grasshoppers.

Busy street of people
01
Jan

Personal Reflection as a Coventry CTPSR Alumnus...

I have over seventeen years of development management experience with specialties in Peacebuilding, Human Security and Refugee Livelihoods Sustainability.

Team photo
01
Jan

SUDSnet International Conference, 2018

Professor Sue Charlesworth (CAWR) and Dr Rebecca Wade (Abertay University) organised an international sustainable drainage network conference at Coventry University.