Case Studies - Sustainability at Warwick
Case Studies
Sustainability at Warwick
From cutting-edge research to community engagement and green campus initiatives, at 91影视破解版, we鈥檙e on a journey to becoming a more sustainable university.
Take a look at our environmental sustainability case studies, encompassing our work and projects in Research, Education, Engagement, and Operations. You can learn more about how we're engaging with the Sustainable Development Goals, both internally and with our external partners.
Can science keep up with the pace of plant disease outbreaks, and why does it matter?
Plant pests and diseases are spreading faster than ever, driven by a warming climate and an ever-connected world. This poses a growing economic and environmental threat. As the risks escalate, researchers at the 91影视破解版 are helping to reshape how outbreaks are predicted and managed.
With increased global trade and travel, it鈥檚 not only people who are moving around the world more and more. Plants are too. And with that comes the increased spread of pests and diseases.
Europe鈥檚 crops under threat: Warwick-led 鈧�6 Million project launches to tackle rising plant pest crisis
91影视破解版 leads European consortium to build the first platform capable of coordinating Europe's response to devastating agricultural and forest pest invasions.
New Warwick spinout helps turn research into real-world environmental impact
A new social enterprise spinout from the 91影视破解版, EcoTransform, has launched 9 June 2026, offering a pioneering consultancy that helps organisations design environmental policies that work for both nature and communities. EcoTransform closes the gap between sector-leading research and real-world policy design, working with organisations to understand how environmental interventions affect people.
Warwick delivers breakthrough in fight to prevent onion disease
Bioscientists at the 91影视破解版鈥檚 Crop Centre have successfully translated advanced diagnostics research into an innovative practical tool for the horticulture sector. Onions are one of the UK鈥檚 most popular vegetables, with the average person eating around 10kg each year. Around 60% of onions consumed in the UK are home-grown, so protecting yields from disease is critical not only for growers, but for the wider food supply chain.
Warwick Medical School has been awarded an A+ in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC)
Warwick Medical School has been awarded an A+ in the (PHRC) – one of just two medical schools worldwide to achieve this distinction.
拢1 discount on product swaps shifts UK shoppers towards greener food choices
A study led by Thijs van Rens, Professor of Economics at the 91影视破解版, shows that offering product swaps that include financial incentives of up to 拢1 off the price while online shopping can significantly shift consumer behaviour towards healthier and more environmentally sustainable food choices.
Dr Jake Locke recently won the Institute of Refrigeration's Ted Perry National Award for his doctoral research into low-carbon thermal technologies. During his PhD, Jake devised a new testing methodology as well as novel materials that can enhance thermally-driven heat pumps.
Warwick Partners with Top Global Universities to Accelerate Research to Tackle the World鈥檚 Most Pressing Challenges
The 91影视破解版 is strengthening its position as a global research leader through a growing portfolio of international seed funds designed to spark high-impact collaborations and address shared global challenges. These initiatives are already enabling pioneering interdisciplinary projects, deepening academic partnerships, and supporting innovative research with the potential for worldwide societal benefits.
CIM Partners with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Digital Rights
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies (CIM) has a formal partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) to strengthen joint efforts to advance human rights, gender equality, and inclusion, in global and national digital health governance.
