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Subject:
Welcome back! Check out the January offers on campus and nominate yourself for a student voice role.
From:
The Student Communications Team
To:
International Undergraduate <mrgammon+UG@gmail.com>
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Hello International,


Your Week 1 newsletter

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Term 2! We wish you a very Happy New Year and we hope you’ve had a restful break. Read on to see brand new offers from Warwick Sport, Warwick Presents and West Midlands Railway travel. You can also nominate a member of staff for a WAPTE award, or nominate yourself for a role in the Students’ Union’s Spring Officer Elections.
 

Latest news and updates 

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January offers at
Warwick Sport

Kickstart 2024 with a discounted membership at Warwick Sport. Get 6 months for the price of 5 when you buy a 6-month student membership, or get 18 months for the price of 12 when you buy an annual student membership by the end of January.

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Warwick Presents:
Winter Warmer

Warwick Presents are offering you the chance to win some exciting prizes! Enter the prize draw to be in with a chance of winning Warwick Arts Centre cinema tickets, an Under 26 Film Club membership or a 7-day gym/swim pass for the Sports and Wellness Hub.



 
Get up to 50% off term time season tickets

West Midlands Railway
student season tickets

Save up to 50% off train travel with West Midlands Railway and their Student Season Ticket - allowing you to get up to 50% discount on their usual season ticket price.

Make your mark

Spring Officer Elections:
Nominations open

The Students' Union's Spring Officer Elections 2024 are here. Nominate yourself or your friends for various student voice roles, including Full-Time Officers, Part-Time Officers and NUS Delegates.



 

Get involved


Digital learning at Warwick – share your thoughts

If you haven't already, have your say in the Warwick JISC Digital Survey and you could win 1 of 10 Amazon vouchers (up to £100)! Your feedback will help us to enhance the digital systems, services and platforms you use, including the VLE Moodle, Wi-Fi and digital devices at Warwick.

WIISP: Study alongside students from top international universities

Warwick's International Intensive Study Programme (WIISP) modules provide a short-term opportunity to study alongside students from strategic partner universities on residential modules at Warwick, Venice or Brussels. Modules are now live for you to select for credit via eVision or via your department, until 26 January. Find out more here.

Nominate a member of staff for a WAPTE Award

Nominations are now open for the Warwick Awards for Personal Tutoring Excellence (WAPTE). This is your opportunity to recognise members of staff who have made a real difference to your university journey. Make your nomination before 16 February.

 

International student questionnaire: Graduate route review 

The UKCISA is gathering evidence on the perceived impact the announcements on the Graduate and Skilled Worker routes have on current and recent international students. Please take some time to share your thoughts on how this will affect your future experience in the UK, before 15 January

 

What's on

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Reduce your
Digital Distraction

Are you too easily distracted on your phone or laptop? Are there too many tabs open in your brain? The ReDD Workshop on 24-26 January at 10am or 3:30pm, provides steps to take back control of your digital life ahead of your exams and assessments. Sign up today.

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Fresh and Juicy:
Fruit and Veg Stall

The Students’ Union’s fresh fruit and veg stall 'Fresh and Juicy' has returned to campus, every Thursday from 9am–5pm in the SU Atrium. Bringing you a burst of flavour and nutrition, it’s a convenient and affordable way to embrace a healthier lifestyle.



 

Spotlight on...

Celebrating our January graduates

Next week marks our Winter Graduation ceremonies, where we will be celebrating the achievements of our graduates alongside their families and friends. Hear from the University’s Chancellor, Cathy Ashton, on what makes our graduation ceremonies so special.

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Budgeting for the new year:
A blog from your Student Money Assistants


“With the start of a new year and the next student loan payment approaching, now is a great time to reflect on money management. Receiving a lump sum of money at once can be challenging to deal with, so budgeting is an essential skill that can be worked on over time.”

Read Dan's blog

 

Best wishes,

Raneem
and the Student Communications team