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A collage photo showing an image of Michelle Poole wearing glasses and smiling next to an image of James Dornot wearing a black Driven By Us t-shirt and glasses while also smiling
15
Apr

First generation Coventry University students chosen...

The extraordinary success of students from Coventry University who were the first in their families to attend university is being highlighted in a new national campaign...

James Dornor with his letter from Rishi Sunak
19
Dec

Coventry engineering graduate receives prestigious...

A Coventry University engineering graduate has been recognised by the Prime Minister for creating a safe space for employees from ethnic minority backgrounds and women...

Matt Lowe wearing his Accrington Stanley kit while stood with the one of the stands from the stadium behind him
25
Sep

Professional footballer with Wembley experience says...

A professional footballer says that going to Coventry University when he was unsure what his future would hold was the “best thing I have ever done”.

Joe Roberts
10
Aug

Strongman Joe dreams of Wales title one day

Dragging an eight-tonne truck may not be everyone’s idea of fun, but it’s all in a day’s work for Coventry University graduate Joe Roberts in his quest to one day be...

Lynval Golding of The Specials in his graduation gown and holding his Honorary Doctorate awarded by Coventry University
18
Jul

The Specials legend dedicates Honorary Doctorate from...

The Specials legend Lynval Golding has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Coventry University

The Specials guitarist Lynval Golding stood outside Coventry Cathedral
14
Jul

The Specials legend to get Honorary Doctorate from...

Coventry musical legend Lynval Golding will be honoured by Coventry University for his contribution to music and the fight against discrimination over the years.

Coventry University graduate Ian James is now in charge of McLaren Racing's Formula E team
09
May

Coventry University graduate now in charge of McLaren...

The man leading McLaren Racing’s latest charge in the world of motorsport began his journey at Coventry University.

Jack Reacher author Lee Child received an Honorary Doctorate from Coventry University at a ceremony at Coventry Cathedral
31
Mar

Jack Reacher author Lee Child receives Honorary...

Jack Reacher novelist Lee Child praised students after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Coventry University.

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...