Your Doctoral College newsletter
Hello, and welcome to your latest edition of the Doctoral College newsletter. Read on to find out about a newly opened 'Safe Space' in Leamington Spa, volunteering opportunities, and Thrive: a new women's development programme. We also have lots of exciting events happening over the festive period, so be sure to get involved in Christmas at Warwick.
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It’s now easy to understand and simpler to use. Visit the new brand portal to learn more about this exciting update. On the portal, you will also find useful templates for PowerPoint, thesis covers, branded academic posters, and much more.
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A new ‘Safe Space’ has opened in Leamington Spa in partnership with the University, offering those who feel vulnerable or in need of support during a night out a place to go for advice and assistance. Located in the South Lodge on the Parade, it’s open every Friday night from 10pm - 4am.
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The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict continues to have a profound personal impact on many people within our community. Read an update including guidance and support for our community.
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Thank you to everyone who took part in our competition for Academic Integrity Celebration Week on the theme of ‘championing academic integrity in the age of Artificial Intelligence’. Congratulations to our winners! You can view all of the entries here.
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The Brilliant Club
Get training and work as a tutor in the The Brilliant Club, which is an award-winning university access charity. They provide PhDs and ECRs training in widening participation, research communication and teaching. Researchers are then paid to deliver programmes to small groups of pupils in state schools across the UK, with the aim to support their access to the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. You can find more information and apply on their website.
Thrive: Helping you realise your potential
Thrive is a new women’s in-person development programme, designed to help you grow in confidence and develop your resilience and sense of agency. If you sign up, you can also work with a mentor to support you through your personal development journey. Thrive is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who identify as a woman or non-binary person, studying any subject. Places are limited to just 30 per programme. View the available dates and sign up here.
Volunteering
Volunteering can be a hugely rewarding experience and a way to engage with communities and give back. Warwick Volunteers provide information about volunteering, plus a wide array of opportunities that you can get involved in. One example is Coventry Open Christmas, a local charity that supports the homeless and lonely. They are seeking volunteers during the five days and nights they stay open over the holiday period, to help serve drinks and interact with the service users.
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Applications are open for Chancellor’s International Scholarships
There will be up to 42 Chancellor's International Scholarships for entry in Autumn 2024, awarded to the most outstanding applicants and first year PhDs assessed as ‘overseas’ fees. Applications for the scholarships close on 14 December 2023.
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On 5 December, staff and students will come together to find solutions to the barriers we face when co-creating at Warwick. We will select 3 or 4 barriers to tackle, then generate ideas as a group for solutions, and create some practical action plans. Register to attend here.
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Join the Chaplaincy in a service to celebrate the start of Hanukkah on Thursday 7 December at 8pm at the Menorah, with Rabbi Fishel Cohen. The Menorah will be installed on the grass between Pret and the bus interchange.
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Spotlight on... Christmas
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Together this Christmas at Warwick
There’s something magical about Christmas that brings our community together. Whether it’s to connect with friends or have festive fun with those that mean the most to you, join us on campus this Christmas for an exciting range of events and activities. You can find our opening hours for services on campus on this page.
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We’d like to invite you to join our Christmas Lunch on 12 December from 1:30-3pm. While acknowledging the meaning of Christmas, we want to offer a space and subsidised traditional Christmas meal (£3.95) to any students who want to meet friends or celebrate Christmas with others.
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Immerse yourself in the world of the Leamington Spa Christmas Tree Festival, where Christmas magic comes to life. From 9-17 December, All Saints' Church in Leamington will be filled with a display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees from schools, businesses and community groups. Come along!
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The festive food market is back! In addition to our regular delicious food market stalls on Wednesdays during term-time, we're bringing you plenty of local gifting stalls, from art and prints to jewellery and handmade chocolate.
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Tickets are now available to book for The Gruffalo at Warwick Arts Centre, showing from Saturday 2 December - Sunday 31 December. With songs, laughs and monstrous fun, don't miss out - book your tickets today.
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Best wishes,
Rebecca
and the Doctoral College Team
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