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Maternity care for pregnant women with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes ‘must improve’
03
Apr

Maternity care for pregnant women with Ehlers-Danlos...

A study by Coventry University academics has found a lack of awareness among midwives and health professionals of the conditions.

Formula One simulator helps students experience life in the fast lane
20
Mar

Formula One simulator helps students experience life...

A new Formula One simulator is giving the next generation of motorsport engineers a realistic experience of working for a race team without leaving their university...

19
Mar

Film screenings address food issues in Coventry and...

Films addressing the increasing problem of food poverty in Coventry and how the farming industry is preparing for Brexit will be screened in the city.

Plans for new Coventry University engineering and computing building approved by council
07
Mar

Plans for new Coventry University engineering and...

The building will feature a range of state-of-the-art facilities including a gaming and virtual reality studio, a specialist area for 3D printing and rapid prototyping,...

07
Mar

Graffiti artist to create Delia portrait for...

Graffiti art will help Delia Derbyshire inspire a city when her image is spray-painted onto a Coventry University building for International Women’s Day 2018.

Coventry University apprentices first ever to complete new chartered manager degree apprenticeship
05
Mar

Coventry University apprentices first ever to...

A group of Coventry University chartered manager degree apprentices have become the first ever to complete the new qualification.

Coventry first university to receive prestigious accreditation for PhD students’ training
22
Feb

Coventry first university to receive prestigious...

The university’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences (SELS) has been awarded Royal Society of Biology accreditation for its doctoral training.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge open Coventry University’s Science and Health Building
16
Jan

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge open Coventry...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened Coventry University’s Science and Health Building after following a patient’s entire journey through its innovative...

Eat a fried grasshopper at Coventry University event
05
Jan

Eat a fried grasshopper at Coventry University event

An academic is to give a talk on how edible insects could help solve the world food crisis - and give her audience the chance to sample fried grasshoppers.

Coventry graduate named African of the Year for work against terrorism
04
Jan

Coventry graduate named African of the Year for work...

A Coventry University graduate who dedicated his career to helping young people turn away from terrorism has been named African of the Year 2017.

07
Dec

Coventry to become UK's next City of Culture in 2021

Coventry has been named the UK's next City of Culture – a title it will assume in 2021 and celebrate throughout the year.

Coventry student brings friendship to children 3,000 miles apart
05
Dec

Coventry student brings friendship to children 3,000...

More than 150 children have extended the hand of friendship 3,000 miles between the UK and Iraq in the latest Coventry-run project to promote peace and reconciliation.

Coventry lecturer elected to Law Society as fight continues for access to justice
02
Aug

Coventry lecturer elected to Law Society as fight...

A Coventry University graduate and lecturer will continue his fight for access to justice and Legal Aid after being elected to the Council of the Law Society.

Cricket star secures sporting dreams five years after giving up hope
17
Jul

Cricket star secures sporting dreams five years after...

A Coventry University sports scholar who gave up his dreams to focus on his studies has completed his degree and made the move to professional county cricket five years...

Social Work graduate wins national essay prize
08
May

Social Work graduate wins national essay prize

Yvonne Rusere was inspired to write the essay after taking part in a placement on a youth offending team for her degree.

10
May

Academic’s poetry on the platform brightens commuters...

A Coventry University academic has attempted to brighten commuters’ journeys through creating a collection of short poems, which are currently displayed regionally on...

01
Mar

Coventry alumnus shortlisted for prestigious artist...

A Coventry University graduate’s work featured this week at The Book Illustration Competition in London - a contest organised jointly between the House of Illustration...

16
Feb

Award nomination for graduate's peace building project

A Coventry University alumnus has received a nomination for an internationally recognized award for his entrepreneurial activities in the field of peace and...

Coventry Uni graduate part of NHS choir aiming for Christmas No 1
22
Dec

Coventry Uni graduate part of NHS choir aiming for...

An occupational therapy graduate from Coventry University is part of the NHS choir going head to head with Justin Bieber in a bid to claim Christmas No 1 honours.

Former design student scoops globally recognised award
09
Nov

Former design student scoops globally recognised award

A recent Coventry University graduate has collected a Silver Pentaward at a ceremony in the capital, earlier this month.