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Discovery of giant planet orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planet formation
The University of Warwick and UCL astronomers, as part of a global collaboration including partners in Chile, USA and Europe, have discovered the smallest known star to host a transiting giant planet, which should not exist under leading planet formation theories.
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Women in Politics: Warwick event amplifies voices, legacy and local change
A powerful evening of conversation, performance and reflection took place on Thursday 29 May at Leamington Town Hall, as part of The University of Warwick’s Resonate Festival.
Warwick’s UK Vegetable Genebank deposits seeds in secret Arctic ‘Doomsday’ vault
286 samples of staple British crops from The University of Warwick’s UK Vegetable Genebank have been deposited into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
The Sweet Spot: Sugar-based sensors to revolutionise snake venom detection
Researchers at The University of Warwick have published the first example of a synthetic sugar detection test for snake venom, offering a new route to rapid diagnosis and better antivenoms.
University of Warwick launches search for long-lost Theatre and Performance Studies graduates to help celebrate the department’s 50th birthday
Theatre and Performance Studies at The University of Warwick is turning 50 in 2025, and the department is appealing for their former students to come home and help mark the half-century milestone.
Canley to celebrate world peace and community togetherness at annual parade and big lunch
The University of Warwick, in collaboration with Warwick Arts Centre and the Canley community, is pleased to announce the return of the annual Canley Parade and Big Lunch on Saturday 7 June 2025.
Beats back in the Midlands: World-Renowned VR experience ‘In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats’ to come to The University of Warwick
The award-winning VR celebration of Acid House 'In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats' is coming back to Coventry, the spiritual home of rave, as part of The University of Warwick’s 60th celebrations.
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