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UK-wide study shows huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care News
A study by seven British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK, with children in the poorest areas at least 10 times more likely than those in the most affluent to become involved in the child protection system.
Construction degree’s only female fresher says she stands out ‘in a positive way’ News
The only woman on her university course in construction hopes winning a prestigious grant will inspire others and change the face of the industry – though her family still can’t imagine her in a hard hat.
Coventry University now ranked the UK’s third largest for annual student intake - UCAS figures today News
Record numbers of students accepted places at Coventry University last year placing it in the top three largest and fastest growing institutions in the UK, UCAS figures reveal today.
An online app designed by Coventry University to protect young girls from female genital mutilation has won a national design award.
Nationwide study to explore why people with autism more at risk of mental health problems News
Researchers are carrying out the first study of its kind aiming to understand why people with autism may be at risk of depression and suicide.
Coventry part of new ‘Centre of Expertise’ tackling child abuse News
Coventry University is a partner in a new £7.5m centre designed to be the definitive source of research and knowledge on tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation.
Tackling food poverty in Coventry on the menu News
Coventry should come together to stamp out food poverty: that’s the message of a report published by Coventry University.
Could maths be the answer to ‘glaring weakness’ of the REF? News
Mathematicians from Coventry are calling for a change in Research Excellence Framework assessments to reduce potential bias.
Photo film project gives carers a voice News
The project aims encourage students who will go on to be health and social care professionals to think more about carers' needs.
Care expert calls for end to ‘simplistic assertions’ about children’s services News
An expert on children’s social care has called on central government and its agencies to avoid ‘simplistic assertions’ denying links between local authorities’ deprivation levels, expenditure and the performance of children’s services.
Coventry's Vice Chancellor gives evidence to MPs on potential impact of Brexit News
Brexit will allow some universities to ‘go global’ while others will reduce in size – Professor John Latham, Vice-Chancellor of Coventry University tells MPs today (11 January).
Industrial strategy statement from Coventry University News
Commenting on the launch of the industrial strategy today (23 January 2017) Professor John Latham, Vice Chancellor of Coventry University and Chair of University Alliance, a group of universities focused on preparing students for a career in industry and the professions said:
Study reveals key role of mRNA's fifth nucleotide in determining sex in fruit flies News
A team involving Coventry University researchers has shown how a common mRNA modification, N6-methyladenosine (m6A), regulates gene expression to determine the sex of fruit flies.
10 tips to get you ready for the university application deadline this weekend News
The 15 January UCAS deadline is fast approaching with hundreds of thousands of prospective students trying to secure a place on higher education courses.
Mum and daughter get set to graduate side by side News
An inseparable mother and daughter will graduate side by side this month after taking on university life with something most would leave behind – each other.
Stage is set for LEGO robot creatures to do battle in Coventry News
School pupils from across the West Midlands will pit their science and technology skills against each other in a robot battle.
Mental Health First Aid training for all healthcare students News
A project training students in Mental Health First Aid is to be rolled out across all healthcare courses at Coventry University.
Honorary degree for river cruise entrepreneur News
An East End entrepreneur who left school with no qualifications the day before his 16th birthday is to receive honorary degree from Coventry University London this week.
Students aim high for Breast Cancer Care News
Coventry University students took on a celebrity twist to help kick cancer in the face by raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Care.
Aspiring actors take their final performances to Belgrade stage News
Coventry University’s final year theatre students will take to the stage to perform at The Belgrade Theatre this week as part of ongoing events from the final year Degree Shows.
