Welcome to Week 4. Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, and we have plenty of events and sessions to support you this week and all year round. We also have 121 sessions you can book with Warwick Enterprise, an internship opportunity, a summer leadership and innovation programme, and applications are open for the Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme. You can attend a session on adapting to studying and living abroad, a presentation on mitigating climate change, and the Pint of Science events. Read on for more.
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Support and Safety
Wellbeing: Mental Health Awareness Week events
Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week, but talking about mental health and wellbeing is important all year round. Take a break from work, exams, assessments, and research to get involved in a variety of events and activities on campus - from yoga and mindfulness sessions to extended study hours with free hot drinks, and our Steps to Wellbeing summer programme. Find out more.
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Student Opportunity and Events
121 sessions with Warwick Enterprise
Start your entrepreneurial journey today and book a 121 appointment with our friendly Warwick Enterprise team, to get free advice from our experts. You can share your ideas in confidence and get support in developing your action plan, with access to spaces, events, networking, and help for starting up or growing your business.
Internship opportunity: Community Organising - Digital Campaign Building
Grapevine, a charity strengthening people, sparking action, and shifting power across services in Coventry and Warwickshire has an internship opportunity. The intern will support Connecting For Good, a movement to combat isolation and marginalisation in Coventry. Find the advert and application instructions on MyAdvantage, and apply by 11.59pm on Monday 29 May.
Pint of Science
The Warwick Institute of Engagement is excited to share the upcoming Coventry and Warwickshire events for Pint of Science 2023! Pint of Science is a festival that brings scientists and researchers into pubs, cafes, and community spaces. It's a chance to meet and discuss the incredible research taking place on your doorstep - from the beginnings of the universe to the inner workings of the mind and beyond – and we have a series of talks from 22 - 24 May. Students and staff members from the University of Warwick and Coventry University will share their expertise in interactive talks across the region, and tickets are available now for £5.
BridgeLabs: Global Leadership and Innovation
This summer you can gather virtually with students from across the globe, and gain critical skills for leading and innovating effectively, wherever you are in the world. The course will take place online for two weeks (10 - 21 July) with six 2-hour sessions. For more information and to find out how to apply, please visit the website or email info@bridgelabsglobal.com.
Adapting to studying and living abroad
If you are preparing to live, study or work abroad next year you are invited to join a 1-hour online session to discuss the adventure and challenges of adapting to living overseas. The session will cover tips and advice, cultural considerations, and questions to ponder. We will be joined at the session by a panel of students who have previously studied abroad, and you will have the opportunity to ask them questions about their experiences and the lessons they have learned. Book your place here for 18 May at 2pm on MS Teams.
Inflatable Fun Day
Bookings are now open for the perfect opportunity to have some fun after exams! From 13 - 15 June the Inflatable Fun Day is back. We'll have a 600ft long Labyrinth Challenge obstacle course, a Total Wipeout simulator, an inflatable soccer challenge, inflatable volleyball, and inflatable mini golf, all taking place on the American Football Pitch. Don't miss out, book your place now.
The Role of Carbon Capture in Mitigating Climate Change
Join the lecture on the Role of Carbon Capture in Mitigating Climate Change on Thursday 25 May, 3-4pm, in FAB0.03. It will be followed with drinks and snacks in the Faculty of Arts Building Foyer, where you will have the opportunity to meet Graciela Chichilnisky, Professor of Economics and Mathematical Statistics at Columbia University and Director of the Columbia Consortium for Risk Management. Find out more and register to attend.
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Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme – Applications are open!
Each year, the University of Warwick offers around 50 scholarships for eligible postgraduate students as part of the Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme. Awards are set at up to £10,000 per student to cover the cost of tuition fees for postgraduate taught courses. The scheme is open to home fee status students from under-represented groups who wish to start a postgraduate taught masters course in 2023/24. More information about the scheme – including full details about the eligibility criteria – can be found here. Scholarship applications close on 31 May 2023.
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Let's keep the dialogue going
The Student Voice and Impact Awards nominations are open!
Who do you think deserves recognition this year for all their amazing work? The Union Awards are a chance to celebrate those students who help make Warwick SU such an exciting place to frequent, socialise, volunteer, and work. Find out more and nominate! Nominations close on Friday 26 May at 12pm.
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Best wishes,
and the Student Communications Team
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