Your Week 8 newsletter
Hi everyone, and welcome to your Week 8 newsletter. We've got a bumper edition for you today, with plenty of exciting events happening next week as part of EUTOPIA Languages Week, Green Week, National Student Money Week and International Women's Day. Check out all that's happening below and be sure to get involved.
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We are celebrating languages, cultures, and the diversity of our global community during EUTOPIA Languages Week next week. Engage in activities and events to develop your global outlook, meet new people, and be inspired to enhance your international experience. View the sessions here.
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Next week is Green Week, and you can get involved in a variety of events and activities to raise awareness of the importance of sustainability and encourage positive change. Join us next week, with events ranging from in-depth talks through to circularity fashion initiatives and a bug hotel making session!
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We are excited to be offering a special set menu for Mother’s Day at Benugo. The menu is based around a fabulous Sunday roast created by our skilled Head Chef, Christopher Pell (formerly The Savoy, London). Bookings are now being taken and are strongly advised.
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Throughout next week, you’ll have the opportunity to vote for your next student representatives at Warwick SU, in their Spring Officer Elections. You can vote online, or visit the voting booths around campus to make your mark! See the candidate list here.
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Become a Green Champion
Do you want to learn about sustainability and find out more about what’s being done to improve the University’s environmental performance? Join the community of more than 1,000 Green Champions on campus. Sign up here.
TeamWork 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for TeamWork: a four-week, part-time, online international experience programme. You’ll collaborate on a multi-disciplinary project with students from Warwick and other top global universities, supported by an organisation mentor and gain valuable work experience, improve your career confidence and develop your professional skills. The project takes place for 10 hours per week, between 24 June and 19 July. Apply here before 28 March.
Public Involvement Assistant – paid summer internship
If you think people in Coventry should have a voice in tackling health inequalities, then this internship is for you. You’ll be working for the Coventry Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), hosted by Coventry City Council. Find out more and apply by midday on 8 March.
National Student Money Week
Next week is National Student Money Week. Visit the Student Funding team in the first floor foyer of the Library on 7 March, 10am-2pm, where we will be joined by West Midlands Police who you can talk to about protecting yourselves from financial scams. We Fight Fraud is also holding a webinar on 6 March, 11:15am-12pm to talk about what you can do to stay safe, and what you should do if you are approached or think you have been a victim of fraud.
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On 7 March, Warwick Arts Centre is hosting the Spring Makers Market. Featuring an array of over 20 local independent traders selling handcrafted items, with a focus on sustainability and accessible pricing. Grab a unique gift or a treat for yourself.
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Are you into comedy, music or dance? Warwick Arts Centre have discounts available on a huge variety of shows. Our student tickets are £7.50, so check out our shows within the student offer and book your tickets for an upcoming show.
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Join the ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) catalyst forum on 7 March, 4-5pm in Ramphal R1.15. Speakers will discuss ways of developing your employability skills through ESD-related placements. For details of the programme and to register, please click here.
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Podcasting can be a powerful tool to engage with audiences, expand professional networks and become established as an authority in your field. In this session on 6 March, you'll learn about the tools you need to create compelling podcasts about research and increase your overall impact. Sign up today.
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International Women’s Day
International Women's Day takes place on Friday 8 March. This year's theme is all about how we can inspire inclusion. There's a whole range of ways to get involved across campus - take a look below to find an event.
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Warwick Women’s Night In is taking place on 7 March from 8-10pm at the Sports and Wellness hub. It’s a great opportunity for women and non-binary students to participate in a range of beginner-friendly activities and connect with the University community in a relaxed and fun environment.
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Zarah Sultana, MP for Coventry South, will talk about her experiences of making her voice heard - specifically as a woman of both faith and colour in politics. This event is taking place at the Students' Union on 7 March.
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A night of comedy for all at Warwick Arts Centre - come along on Sunday 3 March to have a giggle with Sukh Ojla (Mock The Week), Noreen Khan (BBC), Shazia Mirza (BBC) and Samira Banks (SYTYF winner).
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On Friday 8 March, Sarah Shalgosky (curator, Mead Gallery) will take guests on a tour through the Phantom Sculpture show, highlighting her favourite pieces by women artists including Mona Hatoum and Sarah Lucas.
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Best wishes,
Raneem
and the Student Communications team
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