Resonate wins ‘Warwick Wonders & Wows’ award

We are delighted to announce that Resonate has been awarded one of the first ever Warwick Wonders & Wows awards.

Nominated by Warwick staff and students, the awards celebrate the amazing people we work with and the work that we do together.  

Over 250 people and projects were nominated. Stuart Croft, Vice Chancellor, said that he was delighted to read so many individual stories of kindness, dedication and achievement that it made choosing winners an “almost impossible task.”

After reading through the entries he said: “It’s inspiring, heart-warming and makes me feel even prouder to be part of this community.”  Three colleagues and two projects were selected by the Vice Chancellor to receive awards, which were presented at the Festive Drinks held at the Slate on 19 December.

For translating the Resonate Festival into the Resonate Programme led by Kerry Baker working with James Brown and Laura Harford and the wider Warwick Institute of Engagement (WIE) team.   

The Resonate Festival started as part of the University's contribution to Coventry City of Culture. It was a year-long programme of events and activities including exhibitions, film screenings, talks, debates and family days. 

Thanks to the work of the team, the Resonate Programme is now a recognisable brand that supports University staff and students to deliver a variety of public engagement events and activities for all ages and communities, across Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa and Birmingham. It was recognised for driving forward the University’s strategic aim of regional leadership. 

Talking about the excitement of the Resonate Programme, WIE Associate Director Kerry Baker said:

“It’s an opportunity for all our staff and students to get out working with communities, collaborating and co-producing events and activities. It’s wonderful to see the work and skills of the University extending beyond the campus across the entire region.”