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Dr Tim Hart will step into the role of Director for Warwick Innovations, taking over from Kevin Marks, who will move to a part-time role focusing on ICURe and Midlands Mindforge. Find out more about Tim and the experience he is bringing to the role.

We are deeply saddened by the death of Alan Phillips, a distinguished former student who was a source of great support for Warwick’s work on international inclusivity across many decades. Professor Alison Ribeiro de Menezes (School of Modern Languages and Cultures), said: “Alan was always a committed ambassador for Warwick, and offered his time and expertise generously to support both research and policy on refugee and minority ethnic issues."

Warwick will be upgrading its interactive map service on Wednesday 7 June. Here is everything you need to know.

This Carers Week (5-11 June), ·É±ð’r±ð recognising members of our community who work or study at Warwick alongside caring responsibilities. Explore what’s available for staff and student carersLink opens in a new window, from webinars and practical guidance to support-building networks.

Please be aware that a few students have been targeted in a telephone spoofing scam over the last few days. The caller - claiming to be from Warwick Accommodation - has stated that payments to the University have been unsuccessful and asked for an immediate payment.

This week, ·É±ð’r±ð excited to invite staff to volunteer at Warwick’s graduation ceremonies in July. There are two types of volunteers needed:

• Staff marshals – To help greet and direct graduands and guests, manage seating and registration, and ensure graduands cross the stage in the correct order.
• Academic procession – An opportunity for academic staff to represent their department and give graduating students a congratulatory farewell.

Whatever your role, you'll be a vital part of the day. Find out more and registerLink opens in a new window.

Professor Emma Mason, Chair of English and Comparative Literary Studies, presented her research on Catholic poetry to the PopeLink opens in a new window and international artists at the Catholic Imagination Conference last week.

Congratulations to Dr James Poskett, Associate Professor in the History of Science and Technology, who has been awarded funding from The British Academy / Wolfson Fellowships for his researchLink opens in a new window.

Watch Dr Olga Castro (School of Modern Languages) discuss her work in feminist translation studies.