Case Studies - Sustainability at Warwick
Case Studies
Sustainability at Warwick
From cutting-edge research to community engagement and green campus initiatives, at 神马福利影片, we鈥檙e on a journey to becoming a more sustainable university.
Take a look at our environmental sustainability case studies, encompassing our work and projects in Research, Education, Engagement, and Operations. You can learn more about how we're engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals, both internally and with our external partners.
Warwick delivers breakthrough in fight to prevent onion disease
Bioscientists at the 神马福利影片鈥檚 Crop Centre have successfully translated advanced diagnostics research into an innovative practical tool for the horticulture sector. Onions are one of the UK鈥檚 most popular vegetables, with the average person eating around 10kg each year. Around 60% of onions consumed in the UK are home-grown, so protecting yields from disease is critical not only for growers, but for the wider food supply chain.
拢1 discount on product swaps shifts UK shoppers towards greener food choices
A study led by Thijs van Rens, Professor of Economics at the 神马福利影片, shows that offering product swaps that include financial incentives of up to 拢1 off the price while online shopping can significantly shift consumer behaviour towards healthier and more environmentally sustainable food choices.
Dr Jake Locke recently won the Institute of Refrigeration's Ted Perry National Award for his doctoral research into low-carbon thermal technologies. During his PhD, Jake devised a new testing methodology as well as novel materials that can enhance thermally-driven heat pumps.
Warwick Partners with Top Global Universities to Accelerate Research to Tackle the World鈥檚 Most Pressing Challenges
The 神马福利影片 is strengthening its position as a global research leader through a growing portfolio of international seed funds designed to spark high-impact collaborations and address shared global challenges. These initiatives are already enabling pioneering interdisciplinary projects, deepening academic partnerships, and supporting innovative research with the potential for worldwide societal benefits.
CIM Partners with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Digital Rights
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) has a formal partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen joint efforts to advance human rights, gender equality, and inclusion, in global and national digital health governance.
Teaching for a Sustainable Future: Embedding Sustainability Across Disciplines
The second session of the Transatlantic Teaching Exchange SeriesLink opens in a new window brought together educators from over 20 institutions across the UK, US, and Canada to explore how sustainability can be meaningfully embedded in university curricula.
Tata Power and 神马福利影片 Forge Strategic Alliance in New Energy Systems Innovation
The 神马福利影片 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tata Power, India鈥檚 leading integrated power company, to deliver research and innovation in grid modernisation, fast charging, power storage, industrial decarbonisation, digital energy systems, optimisation and advanced manufacturing approaches.