CS_MyWarwick_newsletter_23_24_Term 2_Week_7_ RD

Subject:
Varsity, Green Week, a free trip to Stratford, and introducing the new Eatwise Test Kitchen.
From:
The Student Communications Team
To:
1St Year Ug Student <warwickazorus+ug1st@gmail.com>
An email header with the Warwick logo in purple on a white background and a big purple slash on the right hand side

Hello 1St Year Ug,


Your Week 7 newsletter

Hi everyone. It's Week 7 of term, and we're excited to announce that the new Eatwise Test Kitchen will be opening in University House from Monday, so be sure to check it out. We've also got some exciting events coming up, from Green Week activities through to the Holi Colour Party and a free coach trip to Stratford-upon-Avon. Don't forget, Varsity is happening tomorrow, so get involved and cheer on #TeamWarwick!

Latest news and updates 

Two students completing a survey on a mobile phone

Meet the Whatuni
team on campus

If you haven’t had a chance to leave a review about your time at Warwick on Whatuni yet, you can catch the Whatuni team in the Oculus on Monday 26 February from 10:30am. By leaving a review with the team, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win a £200 voucher! You can also leave a review here.

Person holding fresh produce

Eatwise
Test Kitchen

University House Café is being transformed – from Monday 26 February, it becomes the Eatwise Test Kitchen! Think vibrant, nutritious, inspiring Eatwise dishes, offered before they’re rolled out across other outlets on campus. Find out more and view the sample menu.



 
Oculus

Confidential wellbeing
drop-in sessions

The Wellbeing and Student Support team are offering a confidential drop-in service designed to provide a safe and private space for students impacted by the war in the Middle East. Specialist wellbeing staff will be on hand to listen and offer advice and guidance for students. View details of the sessions here.

Green week

Green Week
is coming

Green Week (4-8 March) aims to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and encourage positive change among students and staff at Warwick. Join us for a week of events, from in-depth talks through to circularity fashion initiatives and a bug hotel making session!



 

Get involved


Ahead Together: Co-Creating our 2030 Education and Student Experience Strategy

If you haven’t already, sign up to attend our interactive and innovative conference on 29 February, where you’ll have the opportunity to help kickstart the development of our new Education and Student Experience Strategy. Secure your place here.

WIE paid summer internships

The Warwick Institute of Engagement (WIE) is offering new paid summer internships. The Digital Engagement Curator will primarily focus on developing the ‘Resonate at Home’ offering of digital engagement, and the Holiday Activity Programme Assistant will run activities for Coventry City Council's Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Find out more and apply today.

Join the ICUR 2024 team

The ICUR 2024 team are recruiting student staff to work on this international, interdisciplinary event taking place on 26 and 27 June. Roles available include Student Directors who will support the 2024 conference and 2025 event, and Session Chairs who will support undergraduate researchers in sharing their work at the conference. Apply before 26 February

WAPCE 2024 nominations are now open

The Warwick Awards for Public and Community Engagement (WAPCE) are designed to celebrate and reward those who have demonstrated outstanding work in Public and Community Engagement. You can self-nominate and/or nominate those you know have made a difference in this space. Make your nomination by 11 March.

 

What's on

Varsity

Varsity
2024

Varsity is back! Our annual showdown with Coventry SU returns this Saturday 24 February. Make sure you come along and cheer on #TeamWarwick as we aim to make it a 34th consecutive victory in this year's competition! Be part of it.

workshop wednesday

Workshop
Wednesdays

Take a break, get creative and try something new. Workshop Wednesdays are Warwick Arts Centre's series of free workshops. We partner each week with artists and student societies to bring you free drop-in workshops. There’s no need to book and all materials are provided.



 
Stratford

Coach trip to
Stratford-upon-Avon

Join the Warwick Presents team for a free coach trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon on Saturday 2 March, including a two-hour walking tour with a local guide. Sign up by Wednesday 28 February.

Holi colour party

Holi
Colour Party

Holi, also known as the Festival of Colours, is a Hindu cultural festival. Help us welcome the joys of Spring in technicolour on 6 March on the Oculus Field. Get your tickets today!



 

Spotlight on...


Inclusive Sport at Warwick

Find out how the Active Wellbeing Team at Warwick Sport are working with students to develop a programme of activities that are inclusive for all, starting with sensory-friendly table tennis!

Read more

 

Best wishes,

Raneem
and the Student Communications team