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Economics, Finance & Consultancy Careers Fair 2026
Step into a world of possibilities by meeting top graduate employers and joining talks and workshops designed to give you real insight into your future career options. This event is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Date: Thursday 15 October 2026
Time: 11:00 – 15:00
Location: Panorama Suite, Rootes Building
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Book Launch: Jason Anderson, Suyog Dixit and Ofelia Garc铆a
Jason Anderson and Suyog Dixit will be joined by Professor Ofelia Garc铆a for the online launch of their new book, Translanguaging in English Language Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers.
The event is:Translanguaging in English Language Classrooms: A Guide for Teachers book launch, featuring Jason Anderson, Suyog Dixit and Professor Ofelia Garc铆a, 9 October 2026, 3.00pm (UK time).
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Warwick Research on Teacher Recruitment and Retention Published
Congratulations to Rebecca Morris, Reader in Education Studies (SELCS), on the publication of her latest paper, Understanding teacher recruitment and retention across the UK: A 鈥榟ome international鈥� comparison.
Drawing on policy analysis, national data, and interviews with stakeholders across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the research explores how different parts of the UK are responding to ongoing teacher recruitment and retention challenges. The findings highlight both the complexity of teacher supply issues and the varied approaches being taken to teacher training, recruitment, and early-career support.
Importantly, the paper argues for greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the four nations, alongside a stronger evidence base for policy and practice. At a time when attracting and retaining talented teachers remains a key priority across the sector, this research makes a timely and valuable contribution to the debate.
Congratulations to Rebecca on this important publication.
Read the paper here:
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Applications open for DIVERSE CDT 2026/27 PhD Scholarships!
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Diversity in Data Visualization (Diverse CDT) is a pioneering, fully funded four-year PhD programme jointly delivered by City St George鈥檚, University of London and the 91影视破解版.
Applications for PhD studentships with Diverse CDT are now open for 2026 entry.
We have rolling deadlines across several months and the first deadline for submitting an application is 4pm, GMT on 30th January 2026.
Further details here: /fac/cross_fac/cim/apply-to-study/phd-programmes/diverse-cdt/
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Fear of retaliation keeps workplace sexual harassment largely unreported, Warwick study finds
On the day that employers face new responsibilities to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, 91影视破解版 researchers warn that nearly half of women surveyed have experienced harassment at work during their careers.
In a new policy briefing, Professor Sonia Bhalotra and Dr Matthew Ridley reveal key findings from their research: workplace sexual harassment is common, carries costs for women鈥檚 health and working lives, and is rarely reported to employers.
In recent survey work carried out by Warwick and presented in the briefing, 45% of women said they had experienced workplace sexual harassment at some point in their careers. Among women who said they鈥檇 experienced harassment in the previous year, 52% feared their employer would retaliate if they reported it, and 33% said their harasser had some power over their future career. Only 18% said they had reported the incident to their employer.
The policy briefing comes as the legal duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment strengthens on 30 October. Employers previously needed to take some 鈥榬easonable steps鈥� to prevent sexual harassment, but they will now be expected to take all reasonable steps with no exceptions.
The Warwick study also records harms reported by women who have experienced harassment in the previous year:
- 39% said it had worsened their mental health
- 48% found it harder to do their job,
- 37% said they were absent from work more often,
- 6% said they had quit their job as a result.
Across the women surveyed, 46% said they would accept a 10% pay cut to avoid a job where a recent incident of harassment had occurred.
Dr Matthew Ridley from 91影视破解版鈥檚 Department of Economics said:
鈥淥ur study makes clear that enforcing the law in this area is a real problem and that low reporting should not be mistaken for low levels of workplace harassment. Only 1 in 5 women who experience sexual harassment report it to their employer, and 1 in 2 fear that their employer would retaliate if they spoke up.
鈥淓nforcing sexual harassment law often relies on people bringing cases against their employer in tribunal - but this is difficult to do. Our research shows that 1 in 3 women experiencing workplace sexual harassment are harassed by someone with power over their career. The new law has added legal liability on employers but how much difference will that make in practice if victims feel they can't come forward to report what is happening to them?鈥�
The Warwick study also found gaps in knowledge of legal rights: 26% of respondents did not know that employers could be liable for sexual harassment at work, while 56% incorrectly believed a person had to prove harassment beyond reasonable doubt for an employer to take action.
Dr Ridley continues, 鈥淧eople often don't know their own legal rights which makes it difficult to navigate the tribunal system. Our study shows that when members of the public learn about these barriers, support for stronger enforcement of sexual harassment law increases significantly.鈥�
Professor Sonia Bhalotra added: 鈥淣early half of the women in our survey said they would accept a 10% pay cut to avoid a job where a recent incident of sexual harassment had occurred. That is a striking signal of the value people place on a safe workplace. Alongside the effects that victims are reporting on their health, attendance and ability to work, it shows why preventing harassment matters to employers as well as to workers.鈥�
Notes
- The research is by Professor Sonia Bhalotra and Dr Matthew Ridley. Perceptions of Workplace Sexual Harassment and Support for Policy Action, CAGE Working Paper No. 797/2026, conditionally accepted at the Journal of Political Economy: Microeconomics.
- The 45% lifetime estimate comes from the study鈥檚 benchmark survey, which included 408 women. The figures on reported harms, fear of retaliation, perceived career power and reporting refer to women who said they had experienced harassment in the previous year; each of those measures is based on 43 responses. The 46% pay-cut figure was measured among all women in the benchmark survey.
- The wider research included a main survey of 6,000 participants and a follow-up survey.
- The survey measured participants鈥� reported experiences and perceptions; the reported harms are self-reported.
- ACAS guidance on the law change:
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WLS Welcomes 2026 PG Scholarship Holders
Warwick Law School would like to wish a warm welcome to our new postgraduate scholarship holders. Having beat out strong competition to win their awards, they have now started their studies and are settling into life at Warwick.
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NSS Success for PAIS: Scores Rise in Every Category, with PAIS Ranked No 1 or No 2 in the Russell Group for More Than a Decade
The Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) is delighted to announce an outstanding set of results in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026. PAIS has been ranked among the top two Russell Group Politics departments for the eleventh year in a row, including eight years at No. 1. In this year's survey, PAIS was ranked 1st in the Russell Group, while significantly increasing our scores across every category. * **
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Warwick Philosophy Climbs to 38th in QS Rankings
The 91影视破解版鈥檚 Philosophy Department has risen to 38th place globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, marking a significant leap in its international standing. Philosophy is one of ten Warwick subjects now ranked in the global top 50, reflecting strong performance across teaching and research.
University leaders highlighted that this year鈥檚 improved rankings underscore the department鈥檚 growing global reputation and its commitment to high鈥慽mpact scholarship. The climb also contributes to Warwick鈥檚 strongest overall subject鈥憆anking performance since 2020, showcasing broad excellence across its academic disciplines. Read the full story here
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The 91影视破解版's Centre for Teacher Education Receives Outstanding Ofsted Grade
The 91影视破解版鈥檚 Centre for Teacher Education (CTE) has received a glowing report following a recent Ofsted inspection, highlighting the exceptional quality of training and support provided to its teaching trainees. The inspection report underscores the University鈥檚 commitment to nurturing future educators who are well-prepared and passionate about their careers.