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For many, watching a bumblebee at work around a garden is a highlight of the spring and summer seasons. But global populations of this charismatic insect are in decline owing to changes in agricultural practices and a scarcity of its favoured flowers, and in the last 70 years at least two UK species have become extinct. In an effort to reverse this alarming trend, our researchers are working to deepen our understanding of the plant species found in UK gardens and allotments, and which are best to aid the conservation effort.
The environments we live in – and the infrastructures we build inside them – are constantly under threat, whether from climate change, economic instability or human conflict.
Students from the School of Art and Design investigated the potential ergonomic and production benefits of introducing an innovative ergonomic device, the Chairless Chair which is a type of wearable mechanical exoskeleton, for workers on the production assembly processes at the BMW MINI Plant Oxford. The students presented their enthusiastically received findings to the assembly plant senior management team.
KPIT: Co-creation that drives value
The automotive industry is looking for ways to accelerate the upskilling of its engineering workforces to adapt to a changing market place that is becoming increasingly dominated by electric vehicles and autonomous driving. Coventry University’s partnership with global automotive technology company KPIT Technologies is aiming to create a solution to this by providing a glimpse into the future of how higher education can be delivered considering the future changes.
Coventry University Brussels Office
Coventry University has shown resiliance in its approach to a constantly changing world, and a robustness in its ability to adapt to new opportunities. In an uncertain European climate, the university continues to grow and develop new partnerships all across the European Union.
The Sustainable Building Futures project is able to offer eligible small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) a range of services fully funded by the Coventry University and the European Regional Development Fund.
Coventry University is the first to deliver the MBA in Cyber Security within the UK, where we are already bridging the gap in cyber risk management and executive leadership.
Coventry University Enterprises
It is no secret that Coventry is amongst the top Universities for highly innovative creative thinking. Taking those ideas to commercial development is the role of Coventry University Enterprise (CUE). As a vital link between innovation and industry––CUE’s corporate team have the skills, commitment and expertise to maximise the commercial potential of the University's creative thinking, ideas generation, skills, and expertise.
There is a proven CPD process for accrediting Company-delivered in-house training through Coventry University.
Varsity is the biggest sporting event in the calendar at Coventry University. Each year is jam packed with over 30 different sports teams competing across the city for Team Coventry, battling against our local neighbours and sporting rivals, Warwick University.
Sports Active's Try It, Play It, Love It programme offers students, staff and the local community fun relaxed, inexpensive sports sessions for all abilities.
Bishop Gate Student Accommodation
Self-catered, ensuite and studio bedrooms, University-owned - from £153 per week for 43 weeks
The Cycle Works Student Accommodation
Self-catered, ensuite bedrooms and studios – brand new in September 2017, from £150 per week for 43 weeks
Godiva Place Student Accommodation
Self-catered, ensuite, studio and twudio bedrooms, University-owned - from £153 per week for 43 weeks
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Course Director and Assistant Professor in Fashion| angela.armstrong@coventry.ac.uk Angela is leading research on testing the latest smart fabrics, coatings and trims and their assessment in relation to current health and safety standards, investigating the sustainability of materials and manufacturing processes.
Course Director and Assistant Professor in MA Illustration and Animation| john.burns@coventry.ac.uk John has had animation work shown at the Astrium Space Technology Conference, Space Room, The Science Museum, London Oct 2010 and at Farnborough Airshow between 2007-2009. He has had exhibitions in Blackburn, The Lake District, Birmingham (MAC), Bath, Wardour Street, London, Frankfurt, and Paris individually and within groups.
Associate Head of School- International | ab7307@coventry.ac.uk Dr Rachelle Viader Knowles is an artist, educator and researcher. Her most recent works explore text and language, translocality, dialogue as art, and artistic practices/methods developed through participation, collaboration and networks.