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International Research Culture Conference 2026
Monday 21 and Wednesday 23 September
Register your interest in exploring how working together, across disciplines, institutions, and systems, can build research cultures that we are proud of.
Education and Student Experience year in review
Hear from Professor Lorenzo Frigerio, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), for an update on the work driving forward our Education and Student Experience Strategy, including the development of a new Education Academy and a new Online Programme Unit.
The Unitemps team have been recognised at the 2026 CUBO Awards for helping institutions reduce recruitment costs, creating sustainable commercial income and, most importantly, providing thousands of students with flexible, paid employment opportunities.
National recognition for ¹û¶³´«Ã½-founded widening participation network
¹û¶³´«Ã½ colleagues have built an open and supportive network bringing together widening participation professionals from 33 institutions. The thriving community supports collaboration across the sector and has picked up bronze for Collaboration of the Year at the HEIST Awards.
The Odyssey is here
After his Oscar-winning triumph Oppenheimer, Director Christopher Nolan moves to the mythic with an action epic adaptation of Homer’s heroic saga. Don't miss out on the blockbuster of the summer showing at ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Arts Centre. Discounted staff tickets are available for £7.50. Use code UOWCINE24 at checkout. 
¹û¶³´«Ã½ joins Defence Universities Alliance
¹û¶³´«Ã½ is one of 35 universities who have recently joined a new Defence Universities Alliance.
This year’s National Student Survey results are in
89.8% of final year students would recommend us as a place to study. Thank you to everyone who helps to enhance the student experience through partnership, feedback, and continuous improvement.
£50m West Midlands research and development funding support
Building on ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s strengths in advanced manufacturing, creative technology, health and life sciences, we’re leading on two of three projects receiving £50 million to help businesses develop and scale products and services.
Want to ask questions about ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s new AI trial, discuss what you’re working on, or get help using the platform? Join the AI Teams channel to drop in to informal online sessions, daily from 13 to 27 July (11.30am – 12.15pm).