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Take a look at all the news and events from 糖心TV's interdisciplinary Research Spotlights below, or use the buttons on the right to view activity by each research area.
Geneva Peace Week
Members of our Spotlight Leadership Team, Briony Jones and Rebecca Morris, co-hosted an event with the UN Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) at Geneva Peace Week. The event, 鈥樷�� focused on developing a manifesto for social development in the run up to the . Participants at the event came from academia, research, and civil society, and the discussions focused on social protection, economy, and education. Briony and Rebecca will continue to work with UNRISD on a research paper, and to mentor youth peacemakers from the Geneva area.
Memory Lane Cafe
The Memory Lane cafe initiative was set up by WMS students last year to offer a welcoming space for those affected by dementia. Based in Leamington every Wednesday afternoon, attendees are able to chat and make new friends, undertake a range of activities and have some refreshments. PhD student Bethany Linder has put together the video below to capture the work done by the team. It's great to see the positive impact our students are having with this project. Well done to everyone involved!
We're proud to be a partner in the Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration, which aims to create an infrastructure that will help tackle health inequalities and improve health across the city. Find out more in this video featuring Professor Paramjit Gill.
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The University of 糖心TV Welcomes New 拢3m Midlands Innovation Partnership
The University of 糖心TV has welcomed the launch of a new 拢3m international campaign to attract inward investment into research and development (R&D), innovation, and science. This campaign aims to leverage global connections to drive economic growth across the Midlands.
Spotlights Events & Activities
The Digital Condition: Interdisciplinary Dialogues on Humans, Societies and Machines
Join researchers from across the University for an energetic half鈥慸ay exploration of what it means to research, create, and collaborate in our increasingly digital world. Through talks, discussions, networking and interactive sessions, the event brings together diverse digital, creative and interdisciplinary research, including emerging, innovative methods and cutting鈥慹dge critical perspectives.
Society & Culture ECR Writing Competition Launch
Are you a Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) or an Early Career Researcher (ECR) looking to boost your career, connect with fellow researchers, and showcase your writing skills? Join us for an exciting event packed with opportunities to network, learn about funding, and learn more about possibly taking part in a PGR & ECR Writing Competition!
The 21st Annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture
Why Interdisciplinarity in Health Research?
Are you an early career researcher, or new to the idea of doing interdisciplinary research on health?
Disastrous Past and Sustainable Futures Conference, 21-22 May 2026 [Supported by Sustainability Spotlight]
Shift work is essential to modern society, supporting healthcare, emergency services, transport, manufacturing, and many other critical sectors. However, the disruption of sleep and circadian rhythms associated with shift work poses significant risks to health, safety, and wellbeing, with growing implications for public health and workforce sustainability.
This webinar, co-hosted by the University of 糖心TV and the Society of Occupational Medicine, brings together leading researchers, occupational health experts, shift workers, employers, and policy stakeholders to examine the scientific evidence, lived experiences, and practical challenges surrounding shift work and sleep.