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Subject:
Explore work, research and internship opportunities and have your say in the Student Feedback Survey
From:
The Student Communications Team
To:
Pgt 1St Year Student <warwickazorus+PGT1st@gmail.com>
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Hello Pgt 1St Year,


Your Week 5 newsletter

Hello! It's Week 5, and there is plenty happening around the University to get involved in. Read on to find out how you can have your say on your experience so far in our Term 1 Student Feedback Survey. If you're thinking about work, research or internship opportunities, don't miss the Global Opportunities Showcase and Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS) Showcase on 15 November. 
 

Latest news and updates 

Student Feedback Survey: DC wk5

Student
Feedback Survey

At Warwick, we know that exchanging dialogue and ideas helps to drive forward change. That’s why we’d like your feedback on your student experience in Term 1 so far, from support and wellbeing, to connections and engagement with SU services. By completing the Student Feedback Survey, you can enter a prize draw to win 1 of 16 Amazon vouchers. Complete the survey today to make sure your voice is heard this term.

Housing at Warwick

Housing advice

If you are continuing your studies at Warwick next academic year, you may have started to think about where you want to live. Our advice is don't rush - take your time and explore your options before signing an accommodation contract. You will have the choice to live on campus and book through our instant booking platform with no deposit or upfront fees. Wherever you are thinking about living, come and talk to us first at one of our upcoming housing events to explore your options. 



 

Get involved

What's on

Global opportunities showcase

Global Opportunities
Showcase

Are you interested in working, studying or volunteering abroad? Come along to the Global Opportunities Showcase on 15 November, 1-4pm in the Rootes Restaurant, and talk to teams who offer a range of international work, study and volunteering opportunities. Hear top tips from other students and ask your questions. There will also be activities, games and cupcakes.

Carlos URSS project

URSS Showcase

We’re celebrating the achievements of this year's Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS) participants, with an opportunity for potential applicants to learn more about the scheme. Join us on 15 November, 1-3pm in the Panorama Suite, Rootes Building, to meet the URSS students and listen to some live presentations. You can view some of last year's projects on the URSS Showcase page and hear from students who have taken part in the scheme.  



 
Diwali

Diwali Crafts

Join the SU in the Green Room (first floor of SUHQ) on 7 November, 12pm-3pm, to celebrate Diwali. Create your own Rangoli art, Diwali lanterns and Mehndi designs to mark this special occasion with your Postgraduate Officer, Vaishnavi.

Edward Said

Edward Said
Public Lecture

The Department of English and Comparative Studies is hosting the next annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture to honour the prominent literary scholar and renowned public intellectual. Register to attend on 15 November, 5pm, at the FAB 0.03.



 

Spotlight on...

Co-creation: Nikita Asnani

We learn from, and alongside, our students. This two-way exchange of ideas and inspiration enables us to take our understanding further and create knowledge together.

Hear from Nikita Asnani, who played a key role as a student ambassador in the Institutional Teaching and Learning Review (ITLR). Nikita discusses the key role of student co-creator in this institution wide initiative, how the role has helped to shape her and the learning she has taken from this work.


Nikita - Student Co-Creation Officer


Black History Month at Warwick

Over the month of October, there have been events, lectures and activities taking place across the University to mark Black History Month. Find out about what's been happening, including an interview with photographer Vanley Burke, a bead making workshop at the Students' Union, film screenings at Warwick Student Cinema, and public lectures within departments. There will be events continuing into November - be sure to get involved.

Find out more

 

Why part-time work matters

Sumaiyah, Student Money Assistant, outlines some options and advantages for part-time work:

Speech mark left Part-time work provides the perfect opportunity to fill that CV with meaningful and diverse experiences. When it comes to finding part-time roles, various options are available, depending on your skill set and flexibility
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Read now 
  

Best wishes,

Raneem
and the Student Communications team