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Researchers call for Europe-wide ballistic information sharing network to tackle gun crime News
All countries across Europe are being urged to establish national ‘Firearms Focal Points’ to collect, study and share information about firearms and ballistics to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by gun crime and terrorism.
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.
RISING Global Peace Forum announces first speakers for November event News
The first speakers have been announced for RISING 16, the second annual gathering of the RISING Global Peace Forum, held in Coventry on 15 and 16 November 2016.
Coventry's Vice Chancellor gives evidence to MPs on potential impact of Brexit News
Brexit will allow some universities to ‘go global’ while others will reduce in size – Professor John Latham, Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University tells MPs today (11 January).
Study reveals key role of mRNA's fifth nucleotide in determining sex in fruit flies News
A team involving Coventry University researchers has shown how a common mRNA modification, N6-methyladenosine (m6A), regulates gene expression to determine the sex of fruit flies.
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 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.
Honorary degree for river cruise entrepreneur News
An East End entrepreneur who left school with no qualifications the day before his 16th birthday is to receive honorary degree from Coventry University London this week.
Social Work graduate wins national essay prize News
Yvonne Rusere was inspired to write the essay after taking part in a placement on a youth offending team for her degree.
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.
New Coventry scholarships to prepare Indonesian students for global leadership News
A doctor who fought to bring free healthcare to millions of families in Indonesia is behind new Coventry University scholarships to help others follow his path and make a real difference to the lives of Indonesians.
Salsa dancing boosts brain function, says Coventry University study for TV show News
Salsa dancing can boost brain function, a study carried out by Coventry University academics for BBC One’s The Truth About Getting Fit suggests.
Meditation has limited role in making you a better person, says study News
For decades many people have claimed meditation can change how we behave towards others and make us more compassionate.
Sporting students race their way to victory at Transplant Games News
Coventry students past, present and future have once again triumphed at the British Transplant Games - bringing home medals and helping hundreds of athletes stay on track.
Coventry’s chancellor honoured with CBE for ongoing commitment to charity News
Coventry University’s chancellor was honoured for her services to charity in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Coventry to become UK's next City of Culture in 2021 News
Coventry has been named the UK's next City of Culture – a title it will assume in 2021 and celebrate throughout the year.
Picture book project is first of its kind to explore experiences of refugee children News
Children living as or among refugees have created their own picture-books to tell their stories and help others see that they are not alone as part of a pioneering research project across Canada and Coventry.
Animation is first of its kind to tackle life-threatening flu during pregnancy News
Coventry and Warwickshire midwives and researchers are hoping to use the power of sharing to help save lives by encouraging more pregnant women to take up the flu jab, all with the help of a new animation.
Ex-LEGO man takes up director role at university's transport design centre News
The man behind the success of LEGO's racing-inspired car kits is returning to Coventry University – where he studied automotive design – to take up the role of director at its National Transport Design Centre (NTDC).
University highlighted in film showcasing impact of UK business schools News
Coventry University's business school has been highlighted in a new ITN Productions programme exploring the often unheralded impact that our UK business schools have on the UK's economy and on society more widely.