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Care expert calls for end to ‘simplistic assertions’ about children’s services News
An expert on children’s social care has called on central government and its agencies to avoid ‘simplistic assertions’ denying links between local authorities’ deprivation levels, expenditure and the performance of children’s services.
Industrial strategy statement from Coventry University News
Commenting on the launch of the industrial strategy today (23 January 2017) Professor John Latham, Vice Chancellor of Coventry University and Chair of University Alliance, a group of universities focused on preparing students for a career in industry and the professions said:
Mental Health First Aid training for all healthcare students News
A project training students in Mental Health First Aid is to be rolled out across all healthcare courses at Coventry University.
Coventry University now ranked the UK’s third largest for annual student intake - UCAS figures today News
Record numbers of students accepted places at Coventry University last year placing it in the top three largest and fastest growing institutions in the UK, UCAS figures reveal today.
Nationwide study to explore why people with autism more at risk of mental health problems News
Researchers are carrying out the first study of its kind aiming to understand why people with autism may be at risk of depression and suicide.
Coventry Uni gives kids a taste of terrific science in BBC Learning campaign News
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 11am this morning.
Tackling food poverty in Coventry on the menu News
Coventry should come together to stamp out food poverty: that’s the message of a report published by Coventry University.
An online app designed by Coventry University to protect young girls from female genital mutilation has won a national design award.
Could maths be the answer to ‘glaring weakness’ of the REF? News
Mathematicians from Coventry are calling for a change in Research Excellence Framework assessments to reduce potential bias.
Construction degree’s only female fresher says she stands out ‘in a positive way’ News
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 still can’t imagine her in a hard hat.
Coventry part of new ‘Centre of Expertise’ tackling child abuse News
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.
Photo film project gives carers a voice News
The project aims encourage students who will go on to be health and social care professionals to think more about carers' needs.
UK-wide study shows huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care News
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 likely than those in the most affluent to become involved in the child protection system.
Coventry University ranked one of the best for student nursing placements News
Coventry University has come second in a national league table showing students’ satisfaction with their nursing placements.
Shakespeare goes digital with 21st century partnership News
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.
Students to hand out massages to Coventry Half Marathon runners News
The group will be offering their therapy skills and carrying out massages on runners before and after the gruelling race.
Over 30,000 students got into university last year despite applying ‘late’, says admissions officer News
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, figures from the admissions service show.
Vice-chancellor's statement on Article 50 and Brexit News
Triggering Article 50 begins a negotiating phase where universities need to be heard, particularly on the status of European students and the conditions for global partnerships...
DIY, digital sculpting and more as city’s “Fab Lab” takes to the streets News
Free lessons in DIY, classes from a BAFTA winner on the basics of creating computer games, digital sculpting workshops and a special “repair cafe” for broken toys and furniture are amongst a week-long festival of fun, educational activities happening in Coventry from Monday 10 April.
Coventry University leads the way to tackle national degree attainment gap News
Coventry University will lead a project to tackle persistent gaps in degree attainment among students from different backgrounds.
