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Apr
Coventry University Professor calls for change of...
Coventry University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Arts and Humanities has made an impassioned plea about the value of arts courses as the UK creative industries bounce back...

Mar
The Simulation Centre at Coventry University helps to...
Technology and teamwork have combined in Coventry to help train first responders and local authorities to manage major incidents.

Mar
Green Week campaign urges people to take small...
People in Coventry and Warwickshire are being asked to enjoy a plant-only diet, forego single use plastics, take shorter showers, or take whatever small action they can...

Dec
Student inspired by Turner Prize opportunity
A Coventry University student says working with artists and art technicians to install the world-famous Turner Prize exhibition has given her an opportunity to turn her...

Nov
Coventry University and Orchestra of The Swan to use...
Coventry University is joining forces with The Orchestra of the Swan to bring classical music to the city and use music to aid people with dementia.

Oct
Coventry University hosts the Booker Prize...
Book lovers in Coventry had the chance to meet some of the world’s finest authors as Coventry University hosted a Booker Prize event.

Sep
Coventry University to unite communities in artistic...
Coventry University wants people to take part in creating a stunning mural of phoenix wings made from photos showing what the people of Coventry feel represents hope, as...

Aug
Coventry Creates returns with 12 partnerships between...
Loneliness and solitude, palliative care during COVID-19 and how the mispronunciation of people’s names can affect their education are among the topics being brought...

Aug
Faculty of Arts and Humanities Global Challenge...
Coventry University’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities are thrilled to announce the winners of their inaugural Global Challenge competition.

Jul
Six books announced for Coventry’s Big Read to...
Six books have been recommended by the local community for The Big Read, which is an initiative by Coventry University, University of Warwick and Coventry City Council...

Jul
University collaborates on major heritage exhibition...
A new flagship exhibition showcasing Coventry’s impressive heritage and architectural history launches to the public on Saturday 10 July as part of the grand opening of...

Jun
Calls for Coventry artists to collaborate in a second...
We are inviting Coventry postcode (CV) based artists and researchers from the University of Warwick and Coventry University to apply to this exciting call.

Jun
Major summit hosted by Coventry’s universities to...
The University of Warwick and Coventry University will host a major summit of regional and national leaders this month to present plans for the impact and legacy of...

May
Coventry University help Coventry UK City of Culture...
Coventry University has provided the site of the former Civic Centre buildings to the City of Culture team for use as an exciting new entertainment hub.

May
Coventry University celebrates launch of UK City of...
Coventry’s year as UK City of Culture is underway, with an exciting programme of events, music, dance, theatre, and cultural celebration set to take place across the...

May
People of Coventry urged to shape city’s Wikipedia...
The people of Coventry are being urged to help shape the city’s representation on the popular website Wikipedia as part of Coventry University’s UK City of Culture 2021...

Apr
Coventry University project celebrates city’s role in...
Coventry University is leading a project that explores and celebrates the unique and exceptional role of the city in the foundation of the British Black Art Movement...

Mar
Coventry UK City of Culture Trust shares update on...
From the end of lockdown to the return of major events, Coventry 2021 sets out how it will pace and scale its programme in the coming months.

Feb
Recruitment drive launched for City of Culture...
Coventry City Culture of Trust in partnership with EnV and Coventry University Students’ Union (CUSU), are today (February 25) launching the drive to recruit more than...

Feb
Open showcase call: City of Culture
This funding call will support projects to develop impact and to facilitate knowledge exchange with non-academic stakeholders.