What’s On
Upcoming events
Festival of Social Science 2026 - Curious Minds: Food & Digital Discovery
Join researchers for a fun, family-friendly programme exploring two topics that shape our daily lives: food and digital information. In the first session, discover the stories behind what we eat through interactive talks on food, health, technology and culture, from virtual flavour technology to festive food traditions. Then become a Digital Detective and Conspiracy Cook, investigating how we decide what information to trust online and why misinformation can be so persuasive.
This event is designed for ages 8+
Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised by Research and Impact Services at University of Warwick and Shared By Resonate.
Sustain: from the past, for the future - Resonate at the Royal Pump Rooms
Join us at the Royal Pump Rooms as we explore their current exhibition ‘Sustain: from the past, for the future’. From hands-on demonstrations to short talks, meet students and staff from the University of Warwick as they explore exciting work on sustainable futures, while the exhibition explores how people in the past lived more sustainably, using less stuff, less energy, and making space for nature.
This event is a collaboration between the Royal Pump Rooms and Resonate. There will be activity for all ages but not every activity will be suitable for all, with most to do for ages 12+.
Festival of Social Sciences 2026 - Shaping our Future: Communities, Careers and Change
What does it take to create healthier communities, more affordable housing and better opportunities for work? This thought-provoking programme brings together researchers and practitioners exploring the social challenges affecting people locally and globally. The afternoon concludes with a look at how evolving skills and careers can help individuals navigate a changing world of work.
This event is designed for ages 16+
Part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised by Research and Impact Services at University of Warwick and Shared By Resonate.
Maths Week England: Maths Arts and Crafts
Come along to the University of Warwick campus for free, drop-in, maths art activities! Create impressive, thought-provoking and educational structures than have a link to geometry and other areas of mathematics. Experts will be on hand to answer any questions about the mathematics involved.
This event is organised by the University of Warwick Mathematics department and is shared by Resonate.
Public Lecture: Patterns in Animal Movement
Join Professor Ian Stewart from University of Warwick for a free talk to understand the maths behind how different animals walk and move.
This event is organised by the University of Warwick Mathematics Institute and is shared by Resonate.
Navigating Margaret: Performance and Workshop
Navigating Margaret is an exciting theatre production about a Worcestershire woman’s journey living with dementia and how it affects her family. Four diverse professional actors will help to tell the incredible stories and raise much needed awareness and education about dementia. After the performance, join a workshop that uses excerpts from the show to offer a practical and interactive introduction to dementia.
Please note, when booking tickets a £10 donation fee will be requested.
This event is organised by Arts Uplift and is shared by Resonate.
Resonate Roadshow at Cannon Park Shopping Centre
Every wondered what University of Warwick students get up to during their studies? Come along and find out about their research through interactive activities!
There will be activities for children and adults at this event.
Live Labs at the Warwick Christmas Lectures
Come and join us for an evening of exciting experiments and fun activities at Live Labs 2026 at the Warwick Christmas Lectures!
Attending Live Labs is FREE and tickets for the Warwick Christmas Lectures are available to purchase for £7.50
This event is aimed at ages 7+.
Warwick Christmas Lectures
Our very own scientists are leaving their labs to entertain, inspire and amaze you!
Please note that there is a charge of £7.50 per ticket for the Warwick Christmas Lectures. Live Labs, taking place before the Christmas Lectures, is free to attend.
The Christmas Lectures is a collaboration between Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick’s Department of Physics and China Plate Theatre and Shared By Resonate.
This event is aimed at ages 7+.
The Cost of Living in the Midlands: What Works, What Matters, What Next?
Join leading social scientists from the Midlands Innovation university partnership for an evening of engaging discussion and knowledge exchange on the latest research on the impacts of the cost of living challenge. They will examine how rising costs are affecting people and places differently across the region and explore practical solutions for building inclusive economic resilience.
This event is organised by the Midlands Innovation group and is shared by Resonate.
History of the Gothic
Join Dr Jen Baker from University of Warwick for a talk on the history of the gothic as part of Kenilworth Books ‘Spooky Takeover Week!’ Dave Musson, author and YouTuber, will be interviewing Jen and discussing gothic work throughout history - think The Castle of Otranto, Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, Rebecca and many more!
This event is organised by Kenilworth Books and is shared by Resonate.
Preserving and Adapting: Placing Heritage in the Sustainable Futures of Coventry
Preserving and Adapting: Placing Heritage in the Sustainable Futures of Coventry brings together conversations, interactive activities, heritage storytelling and a special afternoon tea session to explore how we care for what we have inherited while also adapting heritage for sustainable futures. We are using Coventry’s heritage as a window into wider questions around preservation, adaptation, community, culture and sustainability.
This event is organised by the University of Warwick Early Career Research Sustainability Training Academy and is shared by Resonate.
Public Lecture: The Road to COP31: Multilateral Climate Cooperation in a Changing World
As global leaders prepare for COP31 in Antalya, Turkey this November, multilateralism itself is under strain. Escalating conflicts, energy vulnerabilities and economic shocks are reshaping the space for climate cooperation, with developing countries facing the sharpest impacts and the fewest resources to respond.
Join the University of Warwick Energy and Sustainability Team to hear from Vicente Paolo Yu (Honorary Professorial Fellow, GLOBE Centre and Visiting Fellow, Institute for Advanced Study) as he unpacks what is at stake in Antalya and what the multilateral climate regime can still deliver in this fractured global moment.
This event is organised by the University of Warwick Energy and Sustainability Team and is shared by Resonate.
Heritage Open Day at the Maths Houses
Come and explore the Grade II* listed Maths Houses, built in 1969, at the University of Warwick! Look around, draw on the boards, and join in with some fun maths crafts activities. Suitable for all ages.
This event is organised by the University of Warwick Mathematics Institute and is shared by Resonate.
Park Life Reads
Park Life Reads is a free family festival taking place in Riversley Park, Nuneaton, with variety of fun activities. This year, Resonate will be popping up for the duration of Park Life Reads.
Park Life Reads is organised by Warwickshire Libraries. This event is recommended for all ages.
Online Town Hall: What Should Universities Be Doing for Communities?
Join the University of Warwick Politics and International Studies department for a community-university exchange. Taking place online, this 60-minute session will include a short presentation of findings from a research project on community-university research partnerships, led by Warwick University academics. Attendees will then be invited to share their views on what communities want from universities, what universities could do better when collaborating with communities, and what ethical and sustainable community-university collaborations look like. This event will help to shape the direction of future research and improve community engagement by universities.
This event is organised by the community-university partnership project team at the University of Warwick and is shared by Resonate.
The Resonate Summer Festival - Day Out!
Join us for our 2026 Resonate Summer Festival! Explore exciting new activities as well as some favourites, along with our first ever Summer Science Zone.
With hands-on activities, performances, workshops and more, there’ll be activities where all ages can bring their curiosity and creativity.
‘Waves’ of people dancing Salsa
Come along and watch a spectacle of salsa, appearing as a sea of blue and white, and join in with the dancing even if you are a complete beginner! This event is being hosted to raise awareness Warwickshire Wildlife Trusts Wilder Waters Appeal.
This event is organised by the University of Warwick Salsa Society in collaboration with Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and is shared by Resonate.
Public Lecture: The Law of Capitalism and How to Transform It
Join the Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Warwick for a Public Lecture by Katharina Pistor (Columbia University, Columbia Law School). Katharina is a leading scholar and writer on corporate governance, money and finance, property rights, and comparative law and legal institutions. The lecture will focus on Katharina’s forthcoming book, The Law of Capitalism and how to Transform It.
This event is organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences and is shared by Resonate.
Science on the Hill: The Silent Pandemic - A race against the Superbugs
Antibiotics have been used to treat infections for over 80 years. However, now we have a major global crisis with microbes becoming resistant to available drugs. These antibiotic resistant ‘Superbugs' kill millions of people every year, yet antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains an invisible threat.
Come join us for a discussion on AMR, to hear about what researchers at Warwick are doing to combat this problem, and to learn how you can help keep our antibiotics working.
This event is organised by the School of Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School and shared by Resonate.
Resonate Late: Roots, Resilience, Representation
An evening of talks and discussion exploring themes within the exhibition ‘Stories That Made Us - Roots, Resilience, Representation’.
Photographer: Ayesha Jones
The small world problem: Six degrees of graph theory
Join Professor Ryan Martin (Iowa State University) for a free talk to understand the maths behind the theory that just about everyone in Hollywood is connected to Kevin Bacon.
This talk is organised by the Warwick Mathematics Institute and is shared by Resonate.
Resonate Late: Stories of Sustainability
Why are people and culture important in helping us to imagine a more sustainable future? Our next Resonate Late will feature a series of talks exploring the role of culture, creativity and community in shaping a world where people and the planet can thrive together.
Online Webinar: Minding the Women’s Health Gap
Join the next webinar from the Development and Alumni Engagement Team:
Women spend nine years of their lives on average in poor health. Warwick is building a unique community of experts across discovery science, clinical application, social science, business, engineering, and more to move lab breakthroughs into real life impact.
Hear from their expert panel about why we should all mind the women's health gap, and how Warwick is poised to become a global force for women’s health research and education.
This event is organised by the Development and Alumni Engagement Team and is shared by Resonate.
Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA
The Social Sciences Connect Programme is delighted to host a talk and Q&A by Dr Peter C. Grace (University of Otago, New Zealand). Dr Grace will talk about his new book, The Intelligence Intellectuals. The book highlights the real-world application of social scientific expertise in national security settings by shining a light on the vital role that social scientists have played in CIA history.
This event is organised by the Social Sciences Connect Programme and is shared by Resonate.
Warwick PRIDE in STEM presents Out Thinkers
Join researchers from the University of Warwick as they discuss all manner of topics including onion genetics, the tiny doors in each of our cells, and even sunscreen!
This event is organised by Warwick PRIDE in STEM and is Shared by Resonate.
Science on the Hill: Our Intrinsic Right to Healthy Food
As our average dietary intake of fresh fruit and vegetables falls further from the recommended NHS guidance of “5 a day”, research at the University of Warwick is seeking to promote the production of high quality, home-grown fresh and healthy food.
Come along to find out more about the pressures for change in agriculture, on breeding better crops, keeping them pest free and healthy, and a discussion on whether or not we all have a right to healthy food options.
This event is organised by the School of Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School and shared by Resonate.
Spas and Steam Engines: Walk and Talk
The University of Warwick History Society presents the first in its series of history walks and talks. Join academic officers Noah and Will for a tour around Leamington Spa’s history, visiting sites such as Jephson Gardens, the famous railway station and the winding canal. The event will finish with a coffee and a snack alongside a reflection on what was observed on the walk.
This event is organised by the Warwick History Society and Shared by Resonate.
'For Women, About Women' Public Film Screening
A public screening and panel discussion of a rare Ukrainian health education film on the topic of women’s health, 'For Women, About Women' (directed by Yevheniia Hryhorovych, 1930).
This event is organised by the Department of History and Shared By Resonate.
Ri CHRISTMAS LECTURES Watch-along Party
The world-famous CHRISTMAS LECTURES from the Royal Institution are filmed for the BBC, and you can watch-along with us before (almost) anyone else!
We will be live streaming two of three lectures, on 11th and 16th December.
This event is an in-person screening of a pre-recorded event, suitable for 11+.
This event is organised by WMG and shared by Resonate.
Resonate Roadshow
Every wondered what University of Warwick students get up to during their studies? Come along and find out about their research through interactive activities, crafts and engaging posters.
There will be activities for children and adults at this event.
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week Event
This Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Event will feature educational posters, games and engaging activities highlighting the impact of antimicrobial resistance, the importance of the ongoing research at Warwick and steps that we can all take to help tackle this global problem.
Please note: This event will discuss Antibiotic Resistant Infections and their impacts. Activity will be suitable for ages 5+ (with additional guest talk recommended for 14+ with an accompanying adult).
This event is organised by the School of Life Sciences and shared by Resonate.
Human Factors in Computer Systems
This is opening talk for the series titled "The Blind Spot in Every Cyber Strategy: Bias as a Silent Adversary in Cybersecurity".
Cyber security is often framed as a technical challenge - defined by firewalls, encryption protocols, and intrusion detection systems. Yet beneath this infrastructure lies a human layer riddled with cognitive biases, institutional assumptions, and algorithmic blind spots that shape how threats are perceived, prioritised, and addressed.
This event is organised by WMG and shared by Resonate.
Science on the Hill: Translating Science into Treatments: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Combatting Cancer
Hear how mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists improve diagnosis and our understanding of cancer, how chemists take inspiration from fungi and bacteria to develop new anti-cancer drugs or design delivery vehicles that target immune cells, and physicists employ diamonds to look skin deep for cancer cells.
This event is organised by the School of Life Sciences and Warwick Medical School and shared by Resonate.
ESRC Festival of Social Science: Community Voice
Join University of Warwick academics and the members of the public they have collaborated with for an evening that showcases the importance of community voice for impactful research.
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised by Research and Impact Services at University of Warwick and Shared By Resonate.
Building Fairer and Cleaner Futures: Pathways to Just Low-Carbon and Climate-Resilient Transition
Join us for an in-depth conversation on just transition, an important framework for guiding the global shift to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy.
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Warwick and Shared By Resonate
Question Time: The Future of Work
What will be the impact of AI and digitalisation on the future of work? Will that future be one of good and healthy jobs for everyone? And will the future of work deliver greater productivity?
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised by the Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Warwick and Shared By Resonate.
2025 Elizabeth Creak Distinguished Guest Lecture
Join the School of Life Sciences and renowned nutritionist Professor Tim Lang who will present his guest lecture “Food security or food resilience? Unravelling the links, interests and challenges”
This event is organised by the School of Life Sciences and Shared by Resonate.
ESRC Festival of Social Science: Our Working Lives
Join University of Warwick researchers for an evening of short talks from diverse perspectives of ‘Our Working Lives’.
This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised by Research and Impact Services at University of Warwick and Shared By Resonate.