Your Week 5 newsletter
Hello everyone. It's Week 5 of term, and despite the cold weather, we're starting to look ahead to Spring! Check out the Wellbeing team's upcoming Spring Forward fair and a video about birdwatching on campus, including how you can get involved by joining the next Biodiversity Walk. Read on for opportunities to take part in a transitions workshop and a paid summer internship.
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Final-year students, the NSS is your opportunity to give honest feedback on your course, so we can make improvements to the Warwick student experience. We really value your feedback on your learning experiences and the support you have received during your time here. Please take some time to complete the NSS today.
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Lots of us will be celebrating the start of the New Year in Spring. If you're planning to enjoy fireworks as part of the celebrations, please head to a professional event, wrap up warm, and think about your neighbours when travelling home. You can Join us on 9 February for a Lunar New Year festival, in an afternoon of snacks, craft and performance incorporating several regional traditions!
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Paid internship: Creative Community Projects Assistant
Warwick students can apply for a six-week summer internship with the charity Together for Change, before 12pm on 12 February. The intern will assist the creation and delivery of projects and support initiatives for young people at Saints, particularly involving music, media and art.
Warwick Business School’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Festival
Warwick Business School is hosting their third Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Festival. There will be an engaging programme of activities across the week, from yoga with Warwick Sport to therapy dogs and a pronouns event. Register your place to help create an atmosphere of engaged conversation and a celebration of EDI.
Take part in the first to second year transitions workshop
We are inviting up to 100 students to join a two-hour deep-dive workshop focusing on the transition from the first to the second year of your Warwick experience. First-year students are also welcome to participate. This is a paid opportunity, and participants will receive a £25 Love2Shop voucher for taking part. Register here.
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Join us for fun, games and freebies on 20 February, 11am–3pm at the Students’ Union. Get information and advice, and ask questions, around building healthy habits and behaviours. Spring Forward brings together wellbeing teams from across the University and the local community.
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Join the Residential Community Team and Warwick Sport for their Active Night In. The event will be packed with fun and fitness: badminton, tennis, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, mixed netball and futsal. Plus, tote bag making and snacks! Sign up for the free taster sessions on 16 February.
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Birdwatching on campus
Warwick is home to many beautiful species of birds, and now is a great time of year to spot them. Watch this video from RSPB member Laura Craddock (Warwick Business School), and Dr Ian Farnell (Theatre and Performance Studies), to hear their top tips for birdwatching.
Want to get involved? Join the Sustainability team on their next Biodiversity Walk on 28 February, where the team will be birdwatching!
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Best wishes,
Raneem
and the Student Communications team
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