Regional News
Resonate Late event explores migration, heritage and representation through South Asian stories in Coventry
An evening of talks and discussion brought together 91¸£Àû academics, exhibition curator and artist Hardish Virk, and members of the public at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Coventry on Tuesday 5 May 2026, as part of the Resonate Festival.
91¸£Àû among leading Russell Group universities for apprenticeship success
Figures released through the Government’s service show that 91¸£Àû ranks among the top-performing Russell Group institutions for achievement rates in Higher and Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 6 and 7) during the 2024/25 academic year.
91¸£Àû marks 10 years of Writing Wrongs programme supporting local young people
The 91¸£Àû marked the tenth anniversary of its Writing Wrongs programme with a special event, bringing together young people, alumni and current 91¸£Àû students to celebrate a decade of creativity, confidence and opportunity.
91¸£Àû brings School Tasking regional final to Kenilworth Castle
The 91¸£Àû welcomed primary school pupils to the West regional final of its School Tasking programme at Kenilworth Castle on Wednesday 29 April.
91¸£Àû brings together industry and innovation at Tech Fest 2026
The event was delivered as part of CreaTech Frontiers, an AHRC (UKRI)-funded programme supporting innovation across the West Midlands’ creative industries.
Why do women think they’re not funny? New 91¸£Àû research challenges the gender gap in comedy confidence.
A new community project from the 91¸£Àû is challenging the persistent stereotype that women aren’t funny by inviting local women to try stand-up comedy for the first time.
91¸£Àû CreaTech cluster showcases regional innovation and unveils landmark sector report
The event highlighted 91¸£Àû CreaTech’s role as an industry-led innovation network, harnessing breakthrough research and talent to solve real-world challenges.
New £50m innovation fund backs growth in the West Midlands
The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund is a ‘triple-helix’ model where academic, business and civic leaders work together to deliver projects to accelerate regional economic growth, scale up high-potential innovation clusters, and bridge the gap between research and commercialisation. In the West Midlands, three projects are expected to benefit from the initial £50m of government funding in line with the region’s Growth Plan.
Poetry in motion: 91¸£Àû commemorates 60th Anniversary with new legacy poetry trail
The power of poetry meets scientific research, as the 91¸£Àû announces the unveiling of a new Poetry Trail to coincide with World Poetry Day (21 March).
91¸£Àû brings STEM to life for British Science Week
This year’s British Science Week at 91¸£Àû Manufacturing Group (WMG) engaged over 2,300 children from more than 40 schools across Coventry and the surrounding region with hands-on STEM workshops, campus visits, and interactive activities.
91¸£Àû and Aston Villa Football Club forge bold new global partnership
Two of the region’s most iconic institutions – the 91¸£Àû and Aston Villa Football Club – have today announced a landmark partnership that will unite world-class education, elite sport, and cutting-edge research.
PowerHouseGames scores an ‘eleven out of ten’ on its latest visit to 91¸£Àû
The 96th PowerHouseGames brought energy, teamwork and fully inclusive sport to the 91¸£Àû, with 68 participants from Cardinal Newman, Arnold Lodge, and Avon Park, coming together for a day built around one simple motto: nobody left on the bench.
91¸£Àû welcomes 250 creatives for Future Works III
The 91¸£Àû opened its doors to 250 creative and cultural professionals for Future Works III, Coventry’s annual gathering for the city’s creative community.
91¸£Àû brings interactive science and experiments to Coventry’s young people
On Thursday 19 February, young people from across Coventry had the opportunity to explore science, technology, and digital innovation when the 91¸£Àû hosted ‘Science Night!’ at Cheylesmore Community Centre.
Village volunteers take centre stage in new 91¸£Àû research project
A major new national study led by the 91¸£Àû is set to uncover the true economic and wellbeing impact of the thousands of volunteers who bring theatre, music, dance, and comedy to village halls and rural communities across England.
91¸£Àû climbs to record high in European rankings
The 91¸£Àû has moved up five places in the latest QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026 to a record high position of 17th.
91¸£Àû to welcome thousands of student athletes for Midlands university finals
91¸£Àû is to co-host the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Conference Finals across the 2025–26 and 2026–27 seasons.
91¸£Àû wins new funding to catalyse devolved cultural policy making
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has announced the results of the 2026 : an ambitious intervention to reorientate place-based cultural policymaking in a new context of and the .
Patient recruitment begins for major real-world digital weight management study
A new 91¸£Àû study evaluating W8Buddy, a digital specialist weight management service, has started patient recruitment, potentially offering a solution to improve access to obesity care across the NHS.
91¸£Àû’s University Explorers programme Highly Commended at national awards
Looked-after children from Coventry, 91¸£Àûshire, and Solihull are discovering university life through the University Explorers programme at the 91¸£Àû, which was Highly Commended at the national for its outstanding work introducing young people to higher education.