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Coventry University graduate Alexandra Sasha Balan was part of the team behind the film The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse which won an Oscar. She is pictured with her partner Jan Flisek-Boyle.
17
Mar

Coventry University graduate wins Oscar award for...

A Coventry University graduate says it is “insane” that she has become an Oscar and BAFTA award winner.

Sinead Ouillon with her husband and two sons.
17
Aug

How Clearing and her migrant roots inspired CTPSR...

For Sinead, the inspiration behind setting up FabLab, which is backed by the University’s Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations (CTPSR) and Coventry City Council,...

Shaniece Martin posing in front of a colourful mural
20
May

Coventry University graduate to showcase powerful...

A PhD student at Coventry University is preparing to showcase her powerful poetry at the city’s Central Library in a bid to help under-represented communities feel heard...

Coventry University graduate demonstrates CarryBags app in use at local store
17
Mar

Coventry University graduates set to combine best of...

Two Coventry University graduates have teamed up to produce an innovative new app that combines the benefits of in-store shopping with the convenience of home delivery.

HyreHub entrepreneurs, including Coventry University graduate Hakim Mohamed
23
Feb

Coventry University graduate creates app to help...

A Coventry University graduate is to launch an app designed to help students and young professionals find skilled freelance opportunities.

Millie McCaughrean, Coventry University graduate
13
Dec

Coventry graduate lands exciting role ahead of...

Coventry University graduate Millie McCaughrean has landed a dream job with the Commonwealth Games 2022.

Vlad and Andrei Feraru, Coventry University graduates
10
Dec

Engineering entrepreneurs on a mission to prevent...

Coventry University graduates Andrei and Vlad Feraru have launched a company with a pioneering ambition to help protect engineers from a type of repetitive strain injury.

Caleb Azumah Nelson, Coventry University graduate and novelist
08
Dec

Coventry University graduate nominated for...

A Coventry University graduate was in prestigious company as his debut novel was nominated for the Waterstone’s book of the year award alongside publications from...

Karen Bucknall, Coventry University graduate
26
Nov

Coventry University graduate tells how she beat...

A Coventry University graduate has thanked staff for helping her complete her degree while fighting a courageous battle against bowel cancer.

James Dornor, Coventry University graduate
29
Oct

From Coventry University to the Formula One elite:...

Coventry University graduate James Dornor has broken into the highly-competitive Formula One industry, and now works on cars driven by Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

Paralympian and Coventry University graduate Jim Roberts
19
Oct

Dropping out of university was never on my mind...

Paralympic gold medallist Jim Roberts says continuing his studies at Coventry University following a life-changing double amputation was ‘never a big decision’ thanks to...

Graduate Monifa Bobb-Simon standing in front of a Good Morning Central TV screen with script in her hand.
21
Sep

Coventry University graduate now presenting TV news...

A Coventry University journalism graduate who has become a TV news presenter less than three years after finishing her degree is sharing her tips for people dreaming of...

Katie Stafford
02
Sep

Coventry University graduate lands dream job with BBC...

A Coventry University graduate who dreamt of becoming a sports journalist as a schoolgirl has landed a job as a journalism researcher with BBC Sport.

Stacey-Jade Mason
31
Mar

Coventry graduate provides impactful support for...

A Coventry University graduate who runs a social enterprise providing support to abuse victims and survivors says her time at university gave her the platform to make a...

Lucy Pearce
17
Nov

Coventry University graduate launches books to help...

A Coventry University graduate has launched her own business producing, authoring and illustrating children’s books designed to help youngsters cope with their mental...

Paige Kendall Duckenfield
18
Aug

Doctor Paige battling COVID-19 on the front line...

Paige Kendall Duckenfield thought her dreams of becoming a doctor had been dashed when she entered Clearing but after gaining a place at Coventry University she is now a...

Queen’s Birthday Honours for Coventry University duo
08
Jun

Queen’s Birthday Honours for Coventry University duo

The pioneering work of Coventry University’s Vice-Chancellor and professor of mathematics education has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours announced today.

Coventry University awards Honorary Doctorates to a leading neuroscientist and a Dutch politician
11
Apr

Coventry University awards Honorary Doctorates to a...

Leading neuroscientist, Dr Ruth Mckernan CBE and Dutch politician, Dr Ad Melkert are the latest recipients of Honorary Doctorates from Coventry University. Dr Mckernan...

Coventry University’s VC honoured by Stellenbosch University for his leadership skills
09
Apr

Coventry University’s VC honoured by Stellenbosch...

Coventry University’s Vice-Chancellor John Latham has been bestowed with an honorary doctorate from Stellenbosch University in recognition of his leadership skills.

Coventry’s nursing apprenticeships up for two awards
05
Mar

Coventry’s nursing apprenticeships up for two awards

A Coventry University apprenticeship course which prepares trainee nursing associates in an important new role in health and social care, has been shortlisted for two...