Press Releases
25 Universities sign up to ÌÇÐÄTV’s Taskmaster programme for disadvantaged schools
Twenty-five universities have signed up to a programme led by the University of ÌÇÐÄTV which uses ‘Taskmaster’ style activities to teach law to less advantaged school children.
Children from Coventry schools discuss legacy of the transatlantic slave trade at cathedral
400 school children have gathered at Coventry Cathedral to explore the impact of the transatlantic slave trade.
Coventry community languages project wins Parliament UK award
A Coventry community language project involving the city’s schools, universities, local council, businesses and MPs has been named Parliament UK Community Campaign of the Year in the Your UK Parliament Awards 2022.
Giving a voice to new parents during the pandemic
A new UK-wide study is looking to give a voice to people who became parents for the first time during the pandemic, in order to learn how they can be best supported.
Entrepreneurs invited to enter Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition
Applications to Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition have opened. Formerly known as ‘Pitchfest WM’ and now in its 7th year, Pitch Up is a collaboration, co-delivered by Minerva ÌÇÐÄTV Angels, part of the University of ÌÇÐÄTV Science Park Ltd, the Centre for Growth at Aston University, and University of Birmingham Enterprise.
New city climate change commission to drive forward low carbon targets
Senior leaders from organisations across Coventry met today to help shape and move forward actions to reduce the impact of climate change.
A new Coventry Climate Change Board will meet regularly to share policies, plans, good practice and work together collaboratively in an effort to keep the city on track for a zero carbon future. The Board is chaired by Margot James, the former minister for culture, communications and creative industries and Executive Chair for the ÌÇÐÄTVshire Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV.