BT digital archives to celebrate UK’s telecoms heritage
A £1 million project to digitise BT’s historical collection of photos and documents is set to bring 165 years of UK telecoms heritage to the public’s fingertips today
University’s efforts to encourage cultural harmony recognised in city awards
Coventry University has received official recognition for the role that it plays in helping to promote its city as a culturally harmonious place.
Midlands insolvency firm sets off for marathon month
A Midlands insolvency business takes pole position in the local community this month as staff travel over 152 miles in various sporting events whilst raising funds for charity.
Four legs fashionable
A fashion graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has set up her own pet accessories business for discerning dog owners.
University event highlights benefits of short food chains
The benefits of short food chains and local produce were the focus of an event on Wednesday 3 July organised by Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology and Food Security
Swap the playground for the stage at the Belgrade’s Summer School
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is offering local youngsters aged between eight and sixteen the chance to develop and share their theatre skills at its annual Summer School,
Design concepts from Cov students on show in London
Students from Coventry School of Art and Design are taking part in the UK’s most important graduate design exhibition this week.
Belgrade finalises Autumn Season with 22 new shows
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced that a further 22 shows will be on sale from Mon 1 July
CSI Coventry
School pupils from Warwickshire and beyond have been running DNA profiles in ‘crime scene investigation’ style workshops taking place at Coventry University.
Uni’s new digital tech lab puts latest gadgetry at firms’ fingertips
A new digital lab based at Coventry University’s Technology Park is offering help to West Midlands SMEs to integrate the latest technologies into their business and boost productivity.
School and Uni students come together for Arts Week
Longford Park Primary School and Coventry University Students’ Union volunteers are working together to deliver an exciting Arts Week for children
Toad not ratty with new book cover design
A student from Coventry School of Art and Design has won first place in a national art competition.
PR firm gets more social
Two social media experts and a PR professional have joined leading integrated agency, Cogent Elliott
Coventry University academic claims second spot in prestigious portrait competition
An academic from Coventry School of Art and Design has finished runner-up in an international art competition.
West End star Simon Bowman leads cast in new Belgrade musical
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre has announced that acclaimed West End actor Simon Bowman will star in its new musical The Prodigals: A Man Had Two Sons
WIN WIN WIN: Level best
Here’s the chance to win tickets for the upcoming Levellers gig at Leamington Assembly.
Heritage and art at Electric Railway Museum
The worlds of heritage and art are coming together in Coventry this summer for a unique series of open days at the award-winning Electric Railway Museum.
To Russia from Cov: Uni volunteers support Rugby World Cup Sevens
Over 40 students from Coventry University will be making their way to Moscow at the end of June to volunteer at the sixth IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament.
University scoops clutch of awards for ‘green’ achievements
Coventry University has been awarded a series of accolades in recognition of its green credentials
3rd successive year of growth for Aerospace Forum
Coventry and Warwickshire Aerospace Forum now boasts a turnover in excess of £100m and saw turnover grow by 15% last year and creating more jobs
Star class of ’83 back at university 30 years after graduating
A director at Google, a former fighter pilot and a design chief from Volvo Cars were amongst some of Coventry University’s highest-flying alumni who were back on campus at the weekend, 30 years after graduating.
Nu Romantic
It’s more than thirty years since Gary Numan shot to fame with the ground-breaking Are Friends Electric? Dave Woodhall brings us up to date.
Student reinvents the racing rulebook with zero-emission car
An automotive design student from Coventry University is proposing an ambitious plan to improve motorsport’s green credentials
‘Appy Days’ for motorists as Coventry firm helps to banish the parking blues
The age-old dilemma of trying to find your vehicle when parking in unfamiliar places or multi-storey car parks is now a thing of the past thanks to a Coventry innovation specialist
A real ‘peach’ of a show coming to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Roald Dahl’s very first children’s book and one of his most popular stories comes to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre
Belgrade Theatre: Unplugged in and around Warwickshire
Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre is being taken off the stage and into some unique settings within Coventry and Warwickshire, in order to meet new people and reach new audiences.
Eclectic selection of student films to be screened in Coventry
A diverse selection of short films from students at Coventry School of Art and Design will be screened in the city in June.
University programme first to offer training to cosmetics industry
A new study programme at Coventry University is set to become the first in the country to offer an accredited qualification to practitioners working in the cosmetic enhancement industry.
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Olivier Award-winning The Rise and Fall of Little Voice makes its way to the Belgrade starring Beverley Callard and Ray Quinn
Nominations announced for Midlands Media Awards
Les Reid, of the Coventry Telegraph, has been nominated for four categories at this year’s Awards, which are being held next month.