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Human Library Talks - 'Time for Change: Action Not Words' 12 Oct 2022

The concept of the Human Library talk is a space that offers dialogue through personal conversation.

Researchers develop a new approach to improve future diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease 27 Sep 2022

Coventry University researchers have developed a new tool which could help diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease.

Enacting solidarity, ritual and collective emotions in a Black Lives Matter protest: An affective practices and virtual reality analysis

Black Lives Matter protests following the murder of George Floyd spread quickly in 2020 to include many cities and towns outside the United States. Indepth investigation of these protests will provide insights into how and why it is important for people to enact complex shared emotions as part of a physical and psychological group. 

Veiled Cities – Flanders and the Urban Imaginary around 1900 Research Symposium 07 Oct 2022

This one-day international symposium is co-organized by Prof Juliet Simpson (CAMC-Coventry University) and Prof. David Hopkin (University of Oxford), supported by the John Fell Fund (Oxford). It brings together scholars in art history, visual and material cultures, cultural memory studies, literatures, languages and music to consider the particularities of Flemish cities around the turn of the twentieth century: cities as they were imagined by artists and writers, and as they were shaped by architects and designers.

Consuming the Body: Food, Selfies and Adverts 31 Oct 2022

Dawn Woolley critically examines gender stereotypes in advertising and on social media. Drawing on the key findings in her book, she will discuss different types of selfies, including #fitspiration, #thinspiration and #bodypositivity.

Showcasing latest transport innovations at the UK’s largest Low Carbon Vehicle event 11 Oct 2022

Showcasing latest transport innovations at the UK’s largest Low Carbon Vehicle event

Coventry University Group launches research institute in Europe as part of global growth plans 18 Oct 2022

Coventry University Group is launching the new Coventry University Research Institute Europe (CURIE), with the ambition of broadening the scope of its campus in Poland to undertake challenge-led research.

Researchers contribute to key report to tackle challenges for research in engineering, shaping a more positive future for the sector 17 Oct 2022

Top research experts from Coventry University have been involved in shaping an industry report that looks to address key research challenges faced by the engineering sector.

Widening access and improving retention and career progression into the Paramedic Profession for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups within the West Midlands

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) NHS Foundation Trust successfully recruited 10% of their applicants from black and minority ethnic groups in 2011–2012 but this fell to around 3% in 2012–2013, then rose from 6.0% in 2019 to 9.8% in 2020.

Fire risk management through asset protection routing; optimisation enhanced with machine learning 06 Dec 2022

This event will discuss about a wildfire risk management by asset protection strategy through operations research with a focus on the Australia bush fire event.

Hidden hardship: everyday experiences, coping strategies, and barriers to wellbeing in rural Britain

To understand lived experiences of people in hardship in the rural North Cotswolds

Visualising early warning and preparedness in civilian protection: Investigating local vernaculars of community adaptations to insecurity

The overall aim is to investigate the under-studied topic of community signs, symbols and culturally specific communications for gathering, sharing, and responding, in the face of threats of violence.

Reflections on the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party 23 Nov 2022

In this webinar, Professor Jinghan Zeng will discuss the key themes arising from the Congress, and what it means for China’s place in the world.

Smartness that really matters: Reaching new levels of customer satisfaction for Sustainable Supply Chain Management 23 Nov 2022

This talk will discuss new emerging research methodologies which are geared towards developing effective solutions for performance/risk analysis of integrated supply chain networks.

Extremist Islam: Recognition and Response in Southeast Asia 30 Nov 2022

The book shines a light on specific beliefs, behaviours, and policies that impact these challenges, ultimately offering cutting-edge, effective tools for response.

Talk Money: How to make meaningful change for those struggling to access credit 11 Nov 2022

This discussion will explore how we make meaningful change to help support financially vulnerable people who are unable to access affordable credit.

The STEAM Stars Project: Supporting gifted pupils using STEAM 10 Dec 2022

Want to find out more about research into supporting teachers’ understanding and use of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education?

Convenient tools and social norms: The effectiveness of an intervention to diminish household food waste 08 Dec 2022

This event will discuss ongoing research on interventions to reduce household food waste.

Coventry University hosts Indonesian students on international business programme 06 Dec 2022

More than 40 Indonesian students are aiming to gain valuable experience with high-profile UK companies during a four-month stay with Coventry University.

Solar Energy Transitions (SET): Inclusive e-cooking in sub-Saharan Africa

This project aims to conduct an early-stage techno-economic feasibility study to arrive at a financially viable and sustainable solar home e-cooking system that can power a range of appliances.