Your Doctoral College newsletter
Hi everyone, welcome back to your fortnightly newsletter. There is lots happening for you to get involved with to brighten up your January!
It's the last chance to have your say in the Accommodation Survey for a chance to win £100 in shopping vouchers, make a difference by joining wellbeing literacy workshops, network with peers over a free PGR lunch and join the first PGR Neurodiversity network event.
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Have you had your say yet?
The Student Accommodation Survey 2025 is your chance to share your thoughts and influence the services and facilities Warwick Accommodation can offer for current and future students. Don't forget, taking part could win you up to £100 in shopping vouchers!
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Check out Warwick's interactive map, which serves as a guide to help you to effortlessly navigate around campus. With real-time updates and indoor navigation, the map can help you to quickly locate buildings, facilities, and services. For more information, read the helpful guidebook here.
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PhD students and researchers at Warwick are invited to join Wellbeing Literacy Listening Workshops to help shape online resources tailored to your needs. Participate in-person or online and receive a £20 voucher. There are only 30 places available - register here.
Join us for the first PGR Neurodiversity Network event on 12 February, 12-2pm in Ramphal Building R0.04. Connect with neurodivergent peers, enjoy refreshments, and help shape future sessions. Priority is reserved for neurodivergent PGRs. Book your place here.
Help us reduce the volume of items going into general waste, by recycling in residences and on-campus. The Recycling Hero campaign aims to significantly reduce the number of items going to general waste and achieve a 10% reduction in general waste by June 2025 by increased recycling for: dry mixed recycling (DMR), glass, cardboard and food waste. Get started - find out more here.
Spring SU Officer Elections 2025: nominations now open!
Your Students’ Union is student-led. We put you in charge of deciding, and becoming, your future student leaders. Why not nominate yourself or a friend for a full-time or part-time Student Officer position including a full-time Postgraduate Officer role? It only takes a few minutes. Nominations close at 12.00pm midday on 11 February. Check out the roles available here.
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Tuesday 28 January
Join us as we welcome the Chinese Year of the Snake with a day of vibrant celebrations. Experience the energy of the Lion Dance Finale on the Piazza, unleash your creativity with calligraphy workshops and lucky crafts, and pin your hopes for the new year on the Wishing Tree. Be sure to stop by the Celebratory Snack Buffet to enjoy free dumplings and other delicious treats. With games, activities, and plenty of festive spirit, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and to get you in the festive spirit, why not check out this video from last year’s event?
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Join us on 5 February at 12-2pm, in the SLS Atrium (Gibbet Hill) for a Doctoral College-hosted lunch. Connect, network, and build community with fellow PGRs over a free lunch! Register your attendance here.
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Access free peer-to-peer statistical advisory clinics hosted by PhD students in Statistics. Receive tailored advice on Probability and Statistics, with 30-minute sessions available at the FAB building on 12 February from 2-4pm. More dates available - book now!
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A blog by Lauren, PhD Student
Imposter syndrome is experienced by many in academia and can be particularly prominent during the PhD. Read Lauren's blog for some helpful tips in managing imposter syndrome from a neurodivergent perspective.
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Best wishes,
Betty
and the Doctoral College Team
Betty is a second-year PhD student in the School of Life Sciences, and PGR Coordinator in the Doctoral College, working on initiatives to enhance the postgraduate research student experience.
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